Senior ICT Officer at Commission for University Education

Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• The Information and Communication Technology Officers will be responsible for the management of information and telecommunications systems through development and maintenance of ICT systems to ensure that the Commission leverages in technology for ef

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation of departmental strategies on ICT infrastructure to align with the corporate strategy;
• Manages implementation of corporate ICT disaster recovery and business continuity strategies;
• Directs development of ICT system controls and access management, including monitoring, control and evaluation of system use to promote system safety and security;
• Controls development and implementation of hardware and software standards for networks, servers, databases, and ICT services;
• Plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the development and implementation of systems and project activities;
• Manages effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and administration of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure;
• Undertakes periodic review of ICT systems projects and procedures and recommends improvements;
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Computer Science/Information CommunicationTechnology/Business Information Technology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Registered by a relevant professional body/ society where applicable    Mandatory
• Relevant ICT certification from recognized certification bodies    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results    Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya    Mandatory
• Excellent Communication & reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory