Principal Information Communication Technology Officer at Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC)

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: - Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Overseeing implementation of a secure Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, security back-up and disaster recovery measures for all information, technology and systems in the Council
• Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT solutions’ backup and business disaster management
• Writing, testing, debugging/troubleshooting and maintaining the source code of software
• Conducting unit and integration testing to ensure quality implementation
• Coding and unit testing solutions using all tools and coding languages used in the Council, primarily PHP and python
• Integrating software components and third-party programs
• Leading software development resources on architecture improvement projects, customizing internal systems with off-the shelf software
• Providing support in resolution of escalated issues raised by users
• Ensuring adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly
• Creating storage and archiving processes to facilitate for the systems to function optimally
• Designing, creating and maintaining customized database reports and perform data analysis using Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of Council’s automated processes
• Coordinating research on ICT solutions for Business functions;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT user training programs and materials in liaison with the Department of Human Resource Management as well as the ICT Authority to ensure technical s
• Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards
• Administering and maintaining mission critical web and database server’s configuration
• Creating and administering network users’ control, rights and permissions
• Ensuring systems are backed up
• Ensuring the security of server data from unauthorized access