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  • Posted: Oct 4, 2023
    Deadline: Oct 17, 2023
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    The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. The inaugural Board was sworn into office in June 2012. Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police Service. Mission: To conduct impartial and independent investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the National Police Service to prevent impunity and enhance professionalism in the interest of the public
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    Senior Database and Applications Administrator - JG 7 - 1 Post

    Job Purpose

    • Responsible for design, development and implementation of software application systems and models. This cadre is also responsible for designing, building and implementing database systems.

    Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    • Implement policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures relating to ICT database systems and applications while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
    • Develop and implement software and applications in the Authority;
    • Implement database architecture that satisfies the Authority’s requirements;
    • Maintain data integrity and security;
    • Develop, implement, monitor and maintain Database Management Systems (DBMS)
    • Develop, manage, maintain and ensure security of database systems and applications;
    • Provide database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
    • Conduct user training and create database systems and applications related training material and programs;
    • Maintain and update all records in the division;
    • Develop internal and external reports in the division;
    • Implement risk mitigation measures;
    • Develop and implement individual work plans

    Job Dimensions:
    Financial Responsibility

    • Prepare annual work plan and budgets.

    Responsibility for Physical Assets

    • Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records

    Decision Making / Job Influence

    • Operational decisions

    Working Conditions

    • Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.

    Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable; and
    • Professional certification in web applications or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Developing Mobile Apps, Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3,
    • Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services, Programming in C+, Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications, Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services
    • Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Served in the grade of Database and Applications Officer I at IPOA 8 for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or private sector

    Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
    Functional Skills: 

    • Analytical skills
    • Organization and Planning Skills
    • Dispute Resolution Skills
    • Decision Making Skills
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Communication Skills

    Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

    • Transparency and accountability
    • Ethics and Integrity
    • Team player
    • Creativity and innovation
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Resilience
    • Independence

    Method of Application

    Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA

    Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 17th October, 2023 to:
    Director/Chief Executive Officer,
    Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
    1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
    P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
    Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke

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