Principal ICT Officer at National Council for Population and Development

Job Purpose

• An officer at this level will report to the Deputy Director/Assistant Director ICT and will responsible for deployment of ICT infrastructure, systems and related applications; advising on electronic systems controls to support business operations and realization of the Council's mandate.

Job Description

• The job entails the following;
• Coordinating computer network access and use;
• Coordinating the implementation of network security measures;
• Establishing appropriate operational procedures, tools and resources;
• Testing and reviewing enhancements of new software; Ensuring designing, maintenance, management and development of the NCPD network infrastructure, associated network services, platform infrastructure and core ICT business services;
• Providing technical and operational support for systems and infrastructure, including networks, servers, website, email, ERP, database and other NCPD ICT related applications;
• Providing cross discipline third level operational infrastructure coordination, monitoring, support and enhancement to enterprise infrastructure service delivery;
• Managing incidents and service requests requiring third level support logged by customers through the NCPD helpdesk;
• Managing infrastructure generated incidents.

Requirement for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of nine years, three of which should have been at Senior ICT Officer level, Grade NCPD 6 or an equivalent position in a comparable organization
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Certification in MOUS/A+/N+/Linux and any of the following: Relational Database Management, Software Development, Systems Security or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution