Senior Information Communications Technology Officer at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

KNQA GRADE 5

REF NO KNQA/ NO. 8/2020)
Basic Salary Scale
Ksh 61,670 to 96,733 pm
Leave Entitlement
30 days per financial year
Terms of Service
Permanent and pensionable

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF Level 7or equivalent) in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• At least any one (1) 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;
• CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Duties and responsibilities entails;

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;
• Maintaining application systems;
• providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up to date equipment register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Updating and maintaining the Authority’s website; and
• Ensuring business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.