Job Openings at ICT Authority

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Taking minutes; using e-office to research and process data;
• Operating office equipment;
• Attending to visitors and client;
• Handling customer inquiries,complaints and handling telephone calls and; Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
• Coordinating travel arrangements;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;
• Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data;
• Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
• Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
• Preparing responses to routine correspondence and managing office protocol and etiquette.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Secretarial Studies; Bachelor of Business Management/Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  OR
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences plus a Higher Diploma/Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum three (3) years’ work experience in public service or in the private sector;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and demonstrated professional competence in management of office administrative services.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of financial transactions to approved financial policies, procedures and control systems
• Participate in formulating and implementing sound financial accounting policies, procedures, strategies and systems that ensure effective control and accountability of the Authority’s resource;
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and final Accounts;
• Prepare cashflows statements
• Review the general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting;
• Implement recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures;
• Coordinate payments of suppliers in accordance with the Authority’s policies and procedures;
• Handle audit queries to ensure they are effectively resolved;
• Facilitate the budget preparation exercise through collation of information from various functional areas and onward input into the system;
• Handle any other official duties allocated from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• CPA (K)
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Member of the Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or it recognized equivalent
• Computer skills
• Problem solving, Analytical and organizational Skills
• Negotiation and People management skills
• At least three(3) years in relevant work experience in the Public Service or in private sector
• Meets the provision of Chapter six of the Constitution.

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Job Description

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of websites, portals and web-based applications for Government MDAs.

Responsibilities

• Create the enterprise system design and functional specifications
• Write code/programme and test individual applications/systems
• Be able to provide an entirely new software resource using development tools including writing documentation and operating manuals,
• Install applications/systems and Oversee administration and maintenance of the same.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of enterprise applications to meet performance objectives of Government of Kenya MDAs and Counties
• Oversee analysis of user requirements for implementation of new systems or enhancement of the existing systems and translate user requirements into system specifications
• Collaborate with vendors/developers in the development of the applications/systems, documenting systems’ manuals including technical and user manuals
• Investigate and resolve enterprise application functionality related issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.
• Manage software licenses and shared services software assets throughout Government MDAs to ensure that they are legally acquired, up to date and protected from risk.
• To advise the Manager, Applications on overall strategy regarding shared services business applications
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• A university degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution
• Seven years’ relevant experience in system development, experience in dealing with ERPs and other enterprise applications
• Knowledge of business analysis, implementation and maintenance of enterprise applications
• Extensive knowledge of data processing, system coding and enterprise software applications.
• Good background in Data Base design, development of web based systems using various development platforms such as Oracle, SharePoint, visual Basic/ studio, C++, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Java, Linux and.NET. PHP, Oracle, etc.
• Relevant Certification in Enterprise systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP

Personal Skills

• Management experience in leading and developing an ICT support team
• Analytical skills; able to evaluate information and situations and take sound decisions Project management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Proven leadership skills