Senior Principal Information Communication Technology Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

REF: NEMA/MNG/SPICTO/28/2/2023

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director ICT.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but limited to:

• Implementing, the Authority’s ICT policies, plans and strategies;
• Re-assessing and re-defining Authority’s wide standards in hardware, software and ICT services;
• Undertaking feasibility studies;
• Preparing progress report of the systems development;
• Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating program/activities within an Information Communication Technology;
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation; and
• Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff working under him or her.

 Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution;
•  Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology from a recognized Institution       
• Certificate in any of the following field: - MCSE/MCITP (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/ Microsoft Certified IT Professional) or CCNA/ N+ (Cisco Certified Network Associate/Network+);
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Good Communication skills;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.