Principal Information Communication Technology Officer at Rural Electrification Authority

FINANCE AND ICT DIRECTORATE

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

GRADE REREC 4 (1 POST)

Job Specification

• Implementing systems and network security.
• Configuring new Information Communication Technology equipment; and
• Ensuring effective working of systems for efficient service delivery; and
• Verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
• User and Systems Support and Logging of incidents;
• Drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
• Developing and updating application systems;
• Configuring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Providing user support;
• Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
• Installing and maintaining computer ICT systems;

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in public service or private sector;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in management course not lasting less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

In addition the candidate should possess the following skills:-

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Negotiation skills; and
• Team player.