JOB REFERENCE: EWASCO/HR/003/2020

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate the implementation of solutions to the Network and Hardware infrastructure requirements based on the business needs


• Provide expert advice across a range of information technology areas including, Telecommunications, Systems and related applications


• Provide strategic evaluation for Network and Hardware selection to support EWASCO business requirements and supervise the technical execution of those solutions


• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with EWASCO’s policies and applicable lawsv. Direct IT Section budget planning


• Provide leadership in designing IT risk mitigation solutions


• Conduct, review, recommend and implement security requirements for applications, file systems, operating systems, networked resources, networked communications devices and protocol usage


• Ensure adequate back-up and support on IT network system


• Co-ordinate follow-up problem analysis and determine corrective action


• Lead Systems and Telecommunications Support Teams within ICT Services


• Provide technical and professional expert in systems and telecommunications


• Lead in development of the systems and telecommunication technical policy and strategy


• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Qualification / Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, ICT or any other related field.


• Professional ICT Certification by Microsoft, Cisco or equivalent including CEH, MCSE and CCNA


• MINIMUM 5 (FIVE) YEARS’ relevant work experience with a public utility or a service company


• Proficiency in computer applications


• Experience working with utility management systems including billing system, finance management and accounting systems, GIS, bulk SMS systems, procurement and stores management systems and payroll systems,


• Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of;-
  
  
  
  • Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
  
  
  • Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
  
  
  • A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
  
  
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  
  
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  
  
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The appointment will be for a contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.