Principal ICT Officer at Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority)

Job Description
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervising of outsourced ICT service providers and ensuring that service delivery is done according to the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Managing the Corporate-wide messaging system, Intranet and Extranet sites for the Authority
• Researching, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance Authority’s ICT infrastructure;
• Researching, planning, implementing and coordinating network infrastructure replacements and upgrades;

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Developing and coordinating network security measures to ensure the integration of the ICT infrastructure;
• Supervising the repair and upgrade for hardware, networks and software
• Coordinating the development of ICT standard operating procedures;
• Coordinating the development of technical specifications for all ICT related purchases;
• Carrying out periodical modifications on the ICT systems as required and ensure adherence to established ICT standards;
• Identifying procurement needs for the department;
• Coordinating the preparation of departmental periodic progress and other statutory reports;
• Coordinating ICT assets for requisition and disposal.
• Coordinating the departmental enterprise risk management and business continuity management;
• Coordinating the departmental QMS and ISMS;
• Preparing and monitoring of disaster recovery, including backup of servers;
• Coordinating the ICT staff induction for new staff
• Participating with other departmental heads in the investigations, dawn raids and seizures in digital evidence gathering

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science or any other/ICT or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have eight (8) years relevant work experience
• Certification in any of the following CCNA, MCSE/ MCTS/ MCITP/ ITIL/ CCNP/ CEH/ SQL;
• Certification in Microsoft NAV and CRM;
• Member of professional body if applicable;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of Programming;
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution