Job Description

A leading National Agency is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and highly motivated Kenyan citizen to fill the following vacant position:

Principal ICT Officer

Grade 4

(1 Position on Permanent & Pensionable Terms)

Reporting to the Manager ICT, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to ICT policies, procedures and standards.

Key Responsibilities

(i) Formulation and implementation of ICT strategies:

(ii) Ensuring adherence to ICT policies, procedures and standards:

(iii) In Liaison with the HOD, oversee ICT programs and activities;

(iv)Coordinating and supervising ICT unit/division;

(v) Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity;

(vi) Supervising and managing assigned ICT projects within the planned timelines and budget projections.

Qualifications & Skills Required

(i) At least eight years (8) of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at supervisory level;

(ii) A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Communications Technology, Electronics Engineering or any other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;

(iii) A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;

(iv) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

(v) Demonstrated results in work performance: and

(vi) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(vii) Personal attributes such as ; strategic thinking, analytical skills, project management skills, strong communication and reporting skills, strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams, mentoring, coaching and leadership skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a team player.

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application;

i) A Signed application letter

ii) A detailed CV indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary, level of education and names of at least three professional referees

iii) Copies of academic and professional certificates

iv) Copy of National Identification Card or Passport

v) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations

vi) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

vii) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

viii) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and

ix) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

The organization will offer attractive salaries and benefits to the selected candidates who can look forward to a rewarding career in a professionally run organization. The successful candidates will be
offered employment on contract and permanent and pensionable terms as specified.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit applications clearly indicating the position applied for via the below address:

DN/A 1025
P.O Box 49010-00506
Nairobi

OR Dropped at the Nation Centre, Kimathi Street, Nairobi, clearly marked DN/A 1025

All applications should be submitted on or before 23rd December, 2019.

Youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability (PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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