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Kenya Forest Service is a corporate body established under the Forest Conservation and Management Act no 34 of 2016 (henceforth referred to as the Act). The Act which was operationalized on 31st March 2017, gave the Service's mandate as "to provide for the development and sustainable management, including conservation and rational utilization of all fo...
Ref KFS/SIO/2022
Job Specifications
An Officer at this level will work under supervision of System Management & Development Officer.
Duties and responsibilities
- Undertake system design, development, testing of application programs as per set standards and policies;
- Installing, configuring and maintaining computer applications on ICT equipment (new/existing);
- Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
- Work closely with user departments and undertake systems analysis of user requirements, design, implement, and support implemented ICT system changes, configurations and enhancements;
- Carrying out repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
- Preparing hardware specifications for ICT equipment;
- verifying, validating and certifying ICT new equipment;
- Maintaining up to date ICT equipment inventory and issuance register;
- Installing, configuring, maintaining and monitoring Local Area Network components;
- Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
- Updating and maintaining the KFS website;
- Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.
- Logging user problems, document solutions after resolving them;
- Preparing preventive maintenance schedule for ICT equipment and software; and
- Ensuring renewal of applications are in line with the renewal schedules.
- Promote public values and principles
- Mentoring and coaching
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
- Served for at least five (5) years in a relevant position
- Oracle developer programming (Forms and reports),PL/SQL
- Oracle database administration (DBA) certification
- Oracle techno-functional certification
- Unix/Linux training/certifications
- Experience in mobile applications development tools like Java/Java scripts,C/C++,PHP/Laravel ,Python, Perl,CSS/HTML,
- Certifications in Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), MCSE qualifications or equivalent qualifications
- Membership in good standing of the relevant recognized professional body
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
Hard copy applications
In addition to the online application, applicants MUST print and attach the NOTIFICATION EMAIL as the first page to the hard copy applications. The hard copy application should clearly indicate the position and reference number. Attach current curriculum vitae (clearly indicating the mobile number, names and contact details of three referees), copies of relevant testimonials, academic and professional certificates and copy of national identity card.
The application should clearly be marked with reference number for each position and should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the following address in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSTION & REFERENCE); so as to reach the Service not later than 11th July, 2022 by 5.00pm.
NB: The application will not be considered complete until the two steps are successfully undertaken. Further, email applications shall not be considered.
Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O.
Nairobi, Kenya.
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