Background: The Teachers Service Commission was
established in July 1967 by the Teachers Service Commission Act, Cap 212, Laws
of Kenya to perform core teacher management functions of registration,
employment, promotion and regulation of the teaching service.
The TSC in line with its corporate
strategic plan, developed and adopted an ICT strategy which set out immediate,
medium and long-term ICT plans.
The strategy sought in part, to
harmonize and integrate existing information systems and align to future
initiatives as part of an overall project to mainstream ICT within the
commission.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
wishes to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following vacant position:
Deputy Director ICT (Systems)
TSC Scale 12
(1 Post)
Advert 7/2014
Reporting to: Director ICT
Roles & Responsibilities
The Systems Manager will be
responsible for the secure and effective operation of all computer systems,
related applications, hardware and software that will be used.
He/she will plan, direct, and/or
coordinate activities in areas of electronic data processing, information
systems, systems analysis, computer programming, data communication systems,
security, and disaster recovery.
The Systems Manager will:
- Assign, manage and review the work of software
engineers, database administrators, ERP administrator, Non-ERP
administrators, systems analysts, programmers, help desk officer and
systems support, training functions, and other computer-related workers.
- Evaluate the functionality of systems.
- Consult with users, management, vendors, and
technicians to assess technology needs, system requirements and ensure
that facilities meet user or project requirements.
- Develop business continuity policies and
establishing, operating and maintain backup and recovery sites.
- Ensure adherence with software licensing laws.
- Implement and manage security or integrity and
backup procedures.
- Evaluate the organizations technology use and
needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
- Develop and interpret organizational goals,
policies, and procedures.
- Manage backup, security and user help systems.
- Provide user training, support, advice and
feedback.
- Test and modify systems to ensure that that
they operate reliably.
- Manage secure network access for remote users.
- Keep up-to-date with new technology.
- Design maintenance procedures and putting them
into operation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software
Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology or an
equivalent qualification. In addition a Master’s degree in Computer
Science/Software Engineering, or Information Systems/Information
Technology, or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in information
systems with 3 years at a level of management.
- Experience in implementing ERP systems and
managing them.
- At least 3 years’ experience in systems
requirements specifications, analysis, design and development, testing,
deployment and systems evolution.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Team working skills.
- Organization and time management.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management and leadership skills.
- Applicants must meet the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.
Remuneration Structure
TSC Salary Scale 14: Kshs.120,270x5,902 - 126,172x6,077 - 132,249x6,252
- 138,501x6,427 - 144,928x7,132 - 152,060x13,640 - 165,700x14,960 - 180,660
p.m.
TSC Salary Scale 12: Kshs.89,748x4,487 - 94,235x4,712 - 98,948x4,947 -
103,894 x5,195 - 109,089x5,454 -114,543x5,727 - 120,270p.m.
In addition to the salary the holders
of the posts are entitled to:
- House Allowance
- Commuter Allowance
- Air time
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance Cover
- Group Personal Accident cover
- Membership to a Contributory Pension Scheme.
Title: Deputy Director ICT (Infrastructure)
TSC Scale 12
(1 Post)
Advert No. 6/2014
Reporting to: Director ICT
Roles & Responsibilities
Oversight of the day-to-day
management of the organizational IT Infrastructure to ensure that the ICT
strategy is met, and that all voice and network servers and other
infrastructure devices are properly managed.
The infrastructure manager will work
closely with the systems manager to ensure planning for storage and expansion
is also addressed.
The Systems Manager will:
- Have overall responsibility for the
development and on-going management of TSC’s IT Infrastructure.
- Plan, develop and implement infrastructure
solutions that will deliver corporate and service specific objectives and
meet the strategic priorities of the organization.
- Ensure effective service delivery from TSC’s
Infrastructure managed service partner.
- Assist in the overall organization, planning
and control of the Infrastructure and IT Operations division to ensure
cost effective service provision and the continuing achievement of value
for money.
- Lead on implementation action plans within
agreed deadlines from internal audit reviews.
- Manage business processes to minimize the risk
of fraud.
- Provide day-to-day management of
Infrastructure services and support contracts and their benefit to TSC is
maximized.
- Recommend standards and policies and
procedures working with the ICT Director as needed.
- Establish strong relations and partnerships
with major vendors such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, HP, UPS vendors and work
with them in maximizing TSC’s investment in new technology.
- Have experience with Production Operations (IT
Room/Data center) support and user support/helpdesk functions.
- Develop business continuity policies and
establishing, operating and maintaining backup and recovery sites.
- Oversee the email and Web Administration
functions
- Ensure that operational and technical plans
are supported and aligned with strategic and business plans for the
organization and the departments.
- Update meetings with the ICT Director for
guidance on planned roll-outs, refresh, and new devices for departments or
in fulfillment of the organization’s planning goals.
- Put in place continual service improvement
plans which reduce the number of support calls and commonly reported
problems.
- Develop processes that ensure the
infrastructure is configured and managed in a manner which provides the
organization assurance and confidence that it is robust and stable at all
times.
- Liaise with IT strategy on the development of
business and technical specifications for the procurement of service
specific infrastructure solutions.
- Manage the implementation projects of new
technology solutions and upgrades as appropriate.
- Manage the out of office hours support team and
service.
- Have regular meetings with the ICT Director to
ensure projects are scoped with the best solutions and include working
with the Systems Manager for DBA or other resource requirements.
- Coordinate/Manage County ICT functions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software
Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology or an
equivalent qualification. In addition a Master’s degree in Computer
Science/Software Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology,
or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant work
experience with 3 years at a level of management
- Must have knowledge of the following:-Windows
2008 Server and above, IBM Servers, Cisco devices, Exchange Server, LANs,
WANs, Virtualization, TCP/IP, Routing, SANs, SQL Server, Network design,
firewalls, Active Directory, Group Policy, 2 Factor Authentication,
encryption technologies, system monitoring and management.
- Exposure to Open Source technologies including
Linux and VoIP telephony systems.
- Evidence of implementing IT security policies
and using tools and techniques.
- Good working Knowledge of Information
Governance and its application within IT.
- Knowledge and experience of cloud technologies
such as IBM Cloud, Open stack, Elastic Cloud, EC2, AWS
- Applicants must meet the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.
Remuneration Structure
TSC Salary Scale 14: Kshs.120,270x5,902 - 126,172x6,077 - 132,249x6,252
- 138,501x6,427 - 144,928x7,132 - 152,060x13,640 - 165,700x14,960 - 180,660
p.m.
TSC Salary Scale 12: Kshs.89,748x4,487 - 94,235x4,712 - 98,948x4,947 -
103,894 x5,195 -109,089x5,454 - 114,543x5,727-120,270p.m.
In addition to the salary the holders
of the posts are entitled to:
- House Allowance
- Commuter Allowance
- Air time
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance Cover
- Group Personal Accident cover
- Membership to a Contributory Pension Scheme.
Title: Director ICT
TSC Scale 14
1 Post
Advert No.5/2014
Reporting to: Secretary/Chief Executive
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles: The post of Director of ICT will provide leadership
and coordination for ICT strategic planning and implementation. The Director of
ICT will be the key person within the organization’s ICT decision making
structure.
It is recognized that coordination and leadership is vital in order to ensure that:
It is recognized that coordination and leadership is vital in order to ensure that:
- ICT investment brings maximum return;
- applications and services within the overall
ICT infrastructure interoperate
- services provided centrally are cost effective
and meet the needs of users;
- mission critical services deliver effectively
for the user and are adequately resourced;
- ICT expenditure is correctly prioritized, and
remains within the total allocation budget allocated by the organization;
- there is an effective channel for communication
among ICT staff, end-users, management and ICT suppliers;
- risk to ICT services is managed across the
organization;
- ICT projects are overseen and properly
managed;
- the overall ICT infrastructure is agile;
- appropriate ICT training is available;
- and the ICT infrastructure complies with
legislation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop IT roadmap and strategy in support of
the organization’s overarching strategies with regular reviews.
- Architect, gain approval for and lead
transition out of its current legacy position towards a scalable, flexible
and efficient future state.
- Work closely with organization’s leadership
and executive management on IT needs. Anticipate future needs and
proactively identify solutions based on the organization’s strategic
direction.
- Analyze complex business needs and identify
integrated technology solutions. Evaluate alternatives for IT equipment,
software/hardware and infrastructure.
- Develop projects and initiatives to deploy
best in class technical solutions that ensure the highest level of service
while optimizing long-term hardware, licensing and maintenance needs.
Examples include CRM, ERP, Educational systems management, Administrative
Systems, mobile payment systems, document management systems, internet
services, amongst others using best practice.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to
provide operational efficiencies and cost reductions.
- Continuous review and optimization of
licensing needs.
- Review overall ICT organizational model,
department standards, procedures and controls to ensure effective, secure
and consistent delivery of services.
- Manage the IT department staff to ensure
quality delivery of services including hiring, training, performance
management, career planning, promotions, etc.
- Oversee vendor relationships and departmental
spending on outsourced solutions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software
Engineering, or Information Systems / Information Technology or an
equivalent qualification. In addition a Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software
Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology, or an
equivalent qualification is mandatory.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience
in information technology with at least 7 years in a senior ICT leadership
position.
- Proven leadership skills, including
demonstrated ability to build and develop a highly productive IT team.
- Knowledgeable on current and emerging
technology trends. Experienced in implementing best in class solutions.
- Specific experience with successful implementation
of large-scale projects such as ERP.
- Experience in modernizing and / or optimizing
systems across multi-site operations.
- Experience working in SQL Server, Oracle,
Informix, HTML, Windows Servers, Linux servers, in multi-site
environments.
- Experience with Production Operations (IT
Room/Data center) support and user support/helpdesk functions
- Customer-centric approach to IT; accessible,
responsive, and accommodating to internal customers.
- Experience creating operational and
organizational development strategies, including financial budgets.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal,
organizational and problem solving skills.
- Acts with discretion, professional integrity
and good judgment.
- Applicants must meet the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.
Remuneration Structure
TSC Salary Scale 14: Kshs.120,270x5,902 - 126,172x6,077 - 132,249x6,252
- 138,501x6,427 - 144,928x7,132 -152,060x13,640 - 165,700x14,960 - 180,660 p.m.
TSC Salary Scale 12: Kshs.89,748x4,487 - 94,235x4,712 - 98,948x4,947
- 103,894 x5,195 - 109,089x5,454 - 114,543x5,727 - 120,270p.m.
In addition to the salary the holders
of the posts are entitled to:
- House Allowance
- Commuter Allowance
- Air time
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance Cover
- Group Personal Accident cover
- Membership to a Contributory Pension Scheme.
Applications including a one page
Curriculum Vitae, copies of Professional / Academic certificates and
testimonials should be submitted to:
The Secretary/Chief Executive
Teachers Service Commission
Private Bag
Nairobi.
To reach him on or before 5th December, 2014.
Gabriel K. Lengoiboni, EBS, CBS
Secretary/Chief Executive
The Secretary/Chief Executive
Teachers Service Commission
Private Bag
Nairobi.
To reach him on or before 5th December, 2014.
Gabriel K. Lengoiboni, EBS, CBS
Secretary/Chief Executive