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  • Posted: Nov 27, 2019
    Deadline: Dec 16, 2019
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    The Public Procurement System in Kenya has evolved from a crude system with no regulations to an orderly legally regulated procurement system. The Government’s Procurement system was originally contained in the Supplies Manual of 1978, which was supplemented by circulars that were issued from time to time by the Treasury. The Director of Government Sup...
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    Manager, Information Technology

    JOB GRADE PPRA 3

    REF.: ICT/3/2019

    JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

    Reporting to the Director General the successful candidate shall be responsible for the overall strategic direction in the planning, implementation and support of the information and communication technology systems. These will include business applications, operating systems, business tools, internet and extranet to support the Authority’s business strategies.

    The key result areas include and performance indicators include:

    • KRA 1: ICT SYSTEMS
    • SYSTEMS: Guide staff to carry out ICT systems analysis and design to suit PPRA needs.
    • PROGRAMS: Ensure that staff write and test ICT programs according to identified needs.''
    • KRA 2: ICT APPLICATIONS
    • IMPLEMENTATION: Initiate measures to develop and update ICT application systems.
    • USER SUPPORT: Guide staff to customize computer programs to the various needs of users within PPRA. 
    • TRAINING: Initiate the necessary schemes to train users on the ICT applications developed.
    • KRA 3: INFRASTRUCTURE
      EVALUATION: Design programs to evaluate and recommend on suitability of ICT equipment. 
    • INSTALLATION: Ensure that staff install ICT equipment and peripherals in order for them to operate together as a system.
    • CONFIGURATION: Co-ordinate staff to harmonize all the equipment in the ICT system to operate in tandem.
    • KRA 4: MAINTENANCE
    • DIAGNOSIS: Guide staff to detect and act on faults on ICT equipment/systems.
    • REPAIR: Administer the fixing or rectification of faulty equipment/systems.

    The successful candidate will developing and install appropriate standards of performance including the following systems and facilities:

    • BACK-UPS : Alternative data storage facilities for fall-back purposes.
    • SYSTEMS UPDATING: Updating facilities for ICT systems. 
    • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE : Time-table for repair/maintenance of ICT systems
    • ICT MANUAL : Guide for users on various ICT applications 
    • ICT POLICY : Regulations on the use of ICT facilities 
    • ICT SECURITY : Measures to ensure protection of ICT systems

    The ideal job holder shall have:

    • At least nine (9) years relevant experience in information communications technology or a related field;
    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: computer science; computer technology; informatics; computer science and technology; Information systems, informatics and computer science, information technology, computer security and forensics, business information technology, electrical/electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering or its equivalents from a recognized institution;
    • Master’s degree in any of the following fields: computer science, information systems, information technology, business information technology or any other ICT equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Professional ICT certificates from a reputable institution in a relevant area such as system or database management, information security, network administration, service support operations, system administration or software development; and

    Method of Application

    Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, PPRA Formal Application Form and attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

    All applications should be clearly marked “Application for (indicate the position applied for)’’, on the envelope and submitted on or before 16th December, 2019 in any ONE of the following ways:

    Hand delivered applications should be taken to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. ii. Posted applications should be addressed to:

    Director General Public Procurement Regulatory Authority 11th Floor, National Bank Building P. O. Box 58535-00200, NAIROBI.

    Interested applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution and must, get clearance from the following bodies:

    • Current Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
    • Current Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board;
    • Self-Declaration Form acknowledged and stamped by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
    • Current Police Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Investigation Department.

    Formal Application Form can be downloaded from PPRA website (www.ppra.go.ke).

    If you have the required qualifications, please submit your detailed application to the address above by 5.00 p.m. on 16th December, 2019 quoting on the top of the envelope the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

    Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are advised that any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

    PPRA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity, including youth, women and persons with disability, are encouraged to apply.

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