Principal Information Communications Technology Officer at National Research Fund

Basic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299

House Allowance: 35,000

Commuter Allowance: 8,000

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional certifications in ICT such as CCNA, CCNP,MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to ICTAK or any other relevant professional body;
• Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Shown merit and liability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• implementing ICT policies and strategies;
• analyzing, designing coding testing and implementing computer programs;
• developing, installing and upgrading ICT systems and infrastructure;
• performing scheduled maintenance and using ICT applications;
• configuring and upgrading the National Research Fund website, equipment and networks;
• creating network security controls;
• verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
• implementing systems and network security;
• drawing up specifications on ICT hardware/ equipment;
• recording faults and repair of faults in computers and related accessories; and
• Providing technical support and logging of incidents in Directorates