Senior ICT Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), is a premier Development Finance Institution (DFI) incorporated on 27th November 2020 following the merger of Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), IDB Capital Ltd (IDB) and Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC). The Corporation’s mandate is to promote sustainable socio-economic development by providing development finance, infrastructure finance, business support and advisory services to medium and large-scale industries, infrastructure projects and commercial undertakings in target sectors in Kenya and elsewhere.

As part of our strategic realignment we believe that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the realization of our corporate goals and therefore must have in place, world- class human resources.


KDC therefore invites applications from qualified professionals for the following positions:

SENIOR INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, KDC GRADE 5

Job Purpose

This Officer will facilitate and manage information and telecommunications through ICT Project Management, developing ICT systems.

Responsibilities

  • Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
  • Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;
  • Maintaining application systems;
  • Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
  • Maintaining up to date equipment register;
  • Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
  • Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
  • Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
  • Updating and maintaining the KDC website; and
  • Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

  • Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  • At least any one (1) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT,  CCNA,  MCSE,  MCSA,  MCSD,  N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  • CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional
  • Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

How to Apply

Detailed application instructions are available on the KDC website www.kdc.go.ke under the careers section. The applications should be received by 16th December 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kenya Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons living with disabilities. Therefore, Women, Persons Living with disabilities, the Marginalized and the Minorities are encouraged to Apply.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification