Kenya Plant Health
Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
ISO 9001:2008 certified
A State Corporation in the Agriculture would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans under the age of 40 years for the following position:
Head Information
Communication Technology
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Providing
leadership in all aspects of ICT strategy, management and operations;
- Evaluating
user requirements as well as system functionality, and ensuring that ICT
facilities meet the needs of the Corporation and Stakeholders;
- Ensuring
the smooth running of all ICT systems, including anti-virus software,
print services and email provision;
- Assuring
functionality of operating systems, network and applications software for
effective communication:
- Implementing
measures which ensure security, privacy and integrity of ICT
infrastructure and processes;
- Managing
the implementation of data systems and monitoring their effectiveness in
meeting business unit needs;
- Managing
staff of direct reports in functional areas such as systems operations,
LAN/WAN architecture and hardware and software support;
- Ensure
effective disaster management and recovery strategies and policies are in
place;
- Develops
and maintains corporate policies and standards aimed at maximizing
operation of ICT systems.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or Information Systems from a
recognized University. Master’s Degree in any of these disciplines is an
added advantage.
- Ten
years working experience in a relevant ICT environment and at least 5
years in management.
- IT
Management Certification in hardware or software (MCSE, MCSD, MCCP, ITIL,
Prince, PMP and/or, CISA) from a recognized body; and
- Proficiency
in computing technology, programming, and practical knowledge of Oracle
and SQL databases.
- Membership
to relevant ICT professional bodies;
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated,
organized and efficient individual;
- Ability
to work in a team environment and motivate employees;
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their
applications giving full details of their qualifications, experience, present
and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone
number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates and testimonials and contact
details of three referees.
Applications should be
addressed to:
Managing Director
P.O. Box 49592-00100
Nairobi
P.O. Box 49592-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach not
later than June 22nd 2012
NB: Only Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead
to automatic disqualification.