Principal ICT Officer ASB 4. at Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB)

JOB REF: PSASB/04/2021

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Training and Corporate Services the position will be responsible for:-

1. Developing and implementing corporate Information Communication Technology (ICT) Strategy, policies and Procedures in line with overall PSASB’s mandate.
2. Developing and implementing ICT systems, technologies as well as solutions for enhanced service delivery and customer satisfaction.
3. Formulating IT governance framework that defines the working relationships and assigning of IT components among staff within the organization.
4. Overseeing implementation of ICT projects to achieve excellence in delivery.
5. Developing and implementing procedures that comply with the Government Enterprise Architecture ICT Standards.
6. Leading business processes automation
7. Conduct risk assessment in the division and implement risk mitigating strategies.
8. Designing and implementing information disaster recovery mechanisms, data protection and security strategies in line with approved data protection procedures and best practice standards.
9. Managing outsourced ICT service providers to facilitate effective service delivery in accordance to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
10. Building a highly effective team, by leading, managing and motivating ICT staff
11. Coordinating performance management, mentor and coach staff within the Division

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Eight (8) years work experience with three (3) years in senior position in reputable organization.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science/ Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
3. Master’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology Management, Strategic Management or any other related discipline from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
4. Must be conversant with managing Microsoft Dynamics ERP as well as E-learning Platform
5. Relevant professional qualifications in any two of the following courses in the following discipline
   1. Microsoft Professional Certification (MCP/MCITP/MCSE/MCSA)
   2. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA/P)
   3. Certificate in User Support, Network Support, Web design and Development
   4. Database Administration or Telecommunication from a recognized institution
   5. Certified Cyber Security from an internationally recognized institution
   6. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Be a registered member of a relevant regulated professional body.
7. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution