Principal Information Communication Technology Officer at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

• Reference HR/7/PICTO/2021/23
• Job Grade KIP 4
• Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181 – 207,612 per month
• Division Information and Communication Technology

Position Summary / Purpose

The purpose of Principal Information Communication Technology Officer job is to head the Division; to plan, develop and deploy ICT policy, framework and systems as well as ICT policies and procedures in order to create efficiency and effectiveness in the day-to-day operations of the Institute; provide advisory services to departments / sections on matters related to ICT, coordinate and develop; departmental/sectional websites; develop and implement computerized information systems and KIPPRA information infrastructure in KIPPRA; build internal capacity; provide maintenance and support services.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Developing ICT policies and procedures;
• Supervising and allocate work and duties in the department;
• Participating in preparation procurement plan for ICT related needs for the Institute;
• Preparing and implement work plan, budgets and reports;
• Ensuring service level agreements with service providers are adhered to;
• Appraising staff in accordance with agreed work plan;
• Motivating and mentor staff in the division and ensuring good working environment;
• Preparing specifications for new ICT purchases;
• Ensuring software licenses are acquired;
• Overseeing installation of software applications and systems;
• Providing end user support to staff to Ensuring smooth running on day-to-day operations within the organization;
• Overseeing network installation to facilitate effective communication within and outside the organization;
• Ensuring ICT projects are implemented in accordance with agreed specifications;
• Overseeing systems development and implementation;
• Reviewing results of feasibility studies and recommend areas for automation;
• Ensuring adherence to Established performance standards in design and implementation of systems;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory regulations; and
• Coordinating systems development and implementation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management or related field from a recognized Institution;
•  Master’s degree in computer science, information management or related field;
• At least six (6) years’ experience in a busy Information Technology environment;
• Membership with a professional body;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional qualifications in any of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE); CCNA certification or its equivalent;
• Database Management Skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL); Web development certification (PHP, HTML, ASP) or IT Audit and security certification; and
• Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Communication skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Teamwork; and
• Supervisory skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes

• Strategic Thinking; 
• Ability to work under pressure