Principal ICT Officer at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities

• Systems development, Implementation and allocation;
• Coordinating systems development, Implementation and maintenance;
• Carrying out feasibility studies;
• Preparing progress reports of the systems development;
• Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
• Training and preparing staff performance reports;
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs/activities within the Information Communication Technology directorate;
• Ensuring adherence to Information Communication Technology standards;
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• and reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
• KCSE Certificate
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology or Electronics/Electrical Engineering with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Relevant working experience of a minimum of six (6) years in the field of Information Communication Technology in the private sector; or served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT-related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.