Principal Information Communication Technology Officer at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A cumulative number of seven (7) years or more at DPP 8;
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or any other Information Communication Technology related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Professional certification in any of the following: CCNA, CCNP, CISA, ITIL, PRINCE2, CompTIA+, MCSE, ORACLE Certified Professional, AWS, Programming, or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Programming skills and development of ICT systems using Python, Perl, PHP or any other language will be an added advantage;
• Senior Management Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
•  Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.

 Duties & Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Assistant Director, Information Communication Technology in performing the Information Communication Technology function. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the ODPP’s ICT strategy;
• Implementing ODPP ICT Work Plans, Policies, standard procedures, work plans and best practices;
• Delivering ICT projects that support the Government of Kenya best ICT practices; (iv) Conducting ICT training programs;
• Providing requirements, specifications and standards for the procurement of ICT related facilities;
• Monitoring compliance with all regulations, procedures, policies and quality standards in the delivery of services;
• Implementing the ICT infrastructure that is responsive to the needs of ODPP and that consider best practice;
• Maintaining of all computerized prosecution processes, case management system, network Infrastructure administration, and upgrading of network systems and desktop environment;
• Implementing delivery of prosecution services to all Kenyans through use of ICT systems which include Uadilifu Case management system, digital tracking of documents, Virtual Court sessions (virtual meetings) and document management systems;
• Preparing disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans; and
• Mentoring and coaching.