ICT Officer
Job Specifications
The duties and
responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
Designing,
developing, testing, and implementing software solutions as per user
requirements;
Providing
technical expertise for requirements analysis to enhance the quality of system
design;
Installing,
configuring, and maintaining ICT systems;
Liaising
with vendors on installation, configuration, and maintenance of applications,
network systems, and infrastructure;
Providing
user support and training;
Maintaining and configuring systems and databases;
Devising
and implementing measures to enhance safety, security, and accountability for
ICT systems and infrastructure;
Undertaking
repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
Drawing
specifications for ICT equipment;
Receiving,
verifying, and installing ICT equipment;
Analyzing
and reporting on the performance of assigned systems and applications to guide
owners in the development of business cases for necessary upgrades;
Developing,
reviewing, and maintaining support documentation to assist end-users with
restoring services;
Liaising
with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical support while
monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on systems performance;
Contributing
to building capacity within the ICT technical team and ensuring effective
knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Monitoring
and reporting on the performance of network, system, and application security
solutions to highlight areas of non-compliance and inform the development of
improved practices and processes;
Managing
the allocation of access privileges of users to ensure appropriate security
settings are applied as per organization policies and application owner-defined
parameters;
Investigating
security breaches to guide the refinement of information security policies and
practices;
Providing
virus protection defenses, reviewing information systems for breaches in
security, and securing servers from unauthorized use;
Monitoring
data transactions in and out of a network environment.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
At
least four (4) years of cumulative relevant work experience;
Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics
Engineering, or any other ICT-related discipline with a bias in computer
science from a recognized institution.
Demonstrated
competence and merit in work performance;
Proficiency
in computer applications;
Fulfill
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
Key Competencies, skills,
and attitudes
Integrity;
Analytical
skills;
Communication
and reporting skills;
Project
management skills;
Interpersonal
skills;
Team
player
How To Apply
Interested and suitably
qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form
KNEC 2A – (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B –
(Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies
of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving
details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration
(enclose a copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of
three referees, on or before 21st
November 2023 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National
Examinations Council
New Mitihani House,
South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
NOTES:
The
Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result
in automatic disqualification;
Successful
applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under
Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
KNEC
Grade 2 and Grade 3 positions are on 5-year contract terms of service and
renewal is subject to performance;
KNEC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability, and female
candidates are encouraged to apply.