Manager Information Communication Technology at National Police Service Commission

V/ No. 13/2020

Duties & Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall integrity of the commission’s network and system operations to ensure integrity of information in the commission
• Manage all matters related to quality assurance as well as testing of software to ensure viability of the systems and application;
• Manage technical hardware and software crisis situations to support continuity of business operations;
• Facilitate smooth running of all information communication technology systems and ensure adherence to software licensing laws;
• Liaise with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of ICT equipment;
• Identify information communication technology training needs for officers in the commission to facilitate capacity building of the divisional staff;
• Reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation;
• Ensure adherence to Information Communication Technology standards;
• Direct the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training;
• Ensure timely implementation and effective maintenance of systems; xi. Oversee the development of reports on ICT standards and supervising overall system documentation;

Operational Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new ICT support staff to have a competent and motivated workforce;
• Provide technical advice to the various department in the commission;
• Provide users with appropriate information communication technology support and advice
• Secure data from internal and external attack through continuous security audit;
• Undertake research and manage new& ongoing information communication technology projects;
• Schedule upgrades and security backups of hardware and software to facilitate business continuity in the Commission;
• Analyze information needs and specify technology to meet those needs;

Requirement For appointment

•  Master’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP, CCNA, MCSE,MCSA,MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator, CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Undertake a senior management course from a recognized institution;
• Current membership of an ICT professional body;
• Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.