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Senior Principal Information Systems Officer Job, IT Jobs Kenya 2022

SENIOR PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, ODPC 3, ONE (1) POST- V/NO.4/2022

An officer at this level will be deployed to head Information Systems Division overseeing ICT functions within the Office of Data Protection Commissioner. The Officer will develop, review and implement ICT Networks, Security, Standards and Systems plans and strategies in line with the National ICT Guidelines 2019 and the Digital Economy Blue print. The officer will also ensure automation of ODPC process in line with digital government initiatives and ODPC ICT policy.

The Officer will be responsible to Data Commissioner.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Basic salary 183,570 – 248,014 PM

House Allowance 50,000 PM

Commuter Allowance 16,000 PM

Leave Allowance 20,000 PA

Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year

Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC

Terms of service Permanent and pensionable

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position;


• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Information Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline from a recognized and accredited institution;


• A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security and Forensics, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;


• ICT Certificates from a reputable institution in any of the following: – Database Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent);


• Membership with recognized and relevant professional body of good standing;


• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Develop, review and implement ICT Policies in line with the National ICT Policy Guidelines 2019;


• Oversee full automation of ODPC processes;


• Spearhead the design, deployment and maintenance of ICT Infrastructure                                                                                to provide reliable services;


• Develop and implement an ICT Business Disaster Management Strategy;


• Coordinate the implementation of ICT standards at ODPC;


• Oversee the carrying out of periodic systems audit of ICT Infrastructure;


• Guide in the implementation of ICT Standards Operating Procedures;


• Provide advisory services on matters related to ICT;


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Data

Core Competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required

• Leadership skills;


• Management skills;


• Presentation skills;


• Communications and Negotiation skills;


• Resource mobilization and management capabilities;


• Analytical skills;


• Decision making capabilities;


• People and Knowledge management;


• Creativity and innovativeness

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are hereby invited to submit their applications indicating the vacancy number (Vacancy No. 1/2022) through email address: vacancies@odpc.go.ke or hand delivery or post to the address below, on or before 21st February, 2022 at 1700 HRs enclosing a detailed CV with full details on education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National identity card.

The Data Commissioner,

Office of Data Protection Commissioner, CA Centre, Waiyaki Way,

P.O. Box 30920-00100.

NAIROBI.

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