Regional ICT Officer
ICTA
6 (8 Positions)
The
officer will be responsible to the PMO.
Responsibilities
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Supervise implementation of critical
ICT projects and initiatives in the region according to approved Governance
Framework and standards,
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Coordinate the Digital Literacy
Programme and other key ICT projects and initiatives at regional level
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Supervise the Authority’s officers
deployed in the counties within the Region
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Supervise the operations of DLP
support and WEEE Centres within their regions
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Monitor the adherence to Service
Level Agreements by service providers for common ICT infrastructure and
applications at regional and county levels
·
Supervise implementation of
programmes that promote ICT literacy,capacity building, innovations and
e-Government Services.
·
Report on the status of ICT
programmes, projects and other initiatives in the region
·
Represent ICTA in National Government
Regional Meetings
Requirements
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Bachelors’ Degree in Computer
Science, Projects, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information
Communication Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication or in any other ICT
related discipline from a recognized institution
·
At least three (3) years relevant
work experience
·
Strong Supervisory and Coordination
skills
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Membership to a relevant professional
body
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Problem solving skills
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Meets the provision of Chapter Six of
the Constitution
ICT Officer
ICTA 8 (6 positions) – Mandera, Lamu,
Turkana, Wajir, Tana River and Garissa)
The main purpose of the Job will be;
To provide technical support to
national initiatives at county level. The work involves a combination of onsite
and remote support provision as well as back end technical support for
infrastructure and systems. It will involve liaising with stakeholders and
users at county and lower levels.
Responsibilities
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Provide onsite and back office
technical support to government offices in counties including schools
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Champion successful implementation of
ICT programmes/projects at county level
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Secure and maintain infrastructure
and systems in counties in line with national guidelines and standards
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Identify and develop necessary
solutions to enhance deployment of national programmes/projects in counties
such as the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP), National Optical Fibre Backbone
Infrastructure (NOFBI), County Connectivity Project (CCP), Integrated Financial
Management Information System(IFMIS) amongst others
·
Identify, monitor and record
frequently occurring problems and liaise with the users, project teams and
contractors for their resolution
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Provide help desk support and
training to users from government offices/schools
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Assist in the management of SLAs for
contractors for national ICT projects being implemented at county level
·
Liaise regularly with users and
school administrators to ensure successful implementation of critical projects
and make recommendations
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Monitor, evaluate and submit regular
reports on county benchmarks on eGovernment services against national and
international standards
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Liaise frequently with the National
Support centre and report prompt issues which might hinder the success of the
programmes
Requirements
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At least an upper 2nd degree in any
of the following fields: Bachelor degree Computer Science/ Information
Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a
recognized institution
·
Must have graduated within the last
three(3) years
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One year internship or working
experience in IT environment preferably in government. The experience involved
trouble shooting IT problems , software development and network support
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Knowledge of Computer Hardware,
Software and Networking is desirable
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
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Report writing and documentation
skills
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Proven analytical and problem-solving
abilities
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Ability to effectively prioritize
tasks in a high-pressure environment
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Experience working in a
team-oriented, collaborative environment
Public Communication Officer I
Job Grade ICTA 6( 1 Position)
Responsibilities
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Providing Communications services to
the ICT Authority
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Preparing and organizing forums to
promote and propagate the ICT Authority’s agenda
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Collecting and curating content for
use in the ICT Authority digital platforms, publications, conferences
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Undertaking PR and event management
activities
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Documenting content during forums for
the purposes of retrieval
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Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
sectional reports
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Design research tools such as
questionnaires
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Carrying out surveys
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Initiating draft of documents and
publications
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Research and generate content
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Participating in corporate events,
functions and execute assigned tasks
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Handle media enquiries and generate
responses
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Handle public complaints and pass
them over to relevant department for resolutions.
Requirements
·
Bachelors degree in Communication,
Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications, or
any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution.
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At least three(3) years relevant work
experience in a private or Public Organization
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communications skills
How to Apply
The following documents will be
required during application
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Application Letter
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Copy of Academic Certificates
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Copy of Professional Certificates
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Copy of Curriculum Vitae
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Copy of National ID
Application is strictly online on http://recruitment.icta.go.ke
Deadline for application is 18th December, 2018
ICT Authority is an
equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and women are highly
encouraged to apply.
