Job Description
IPOA/HR/14/2024: DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR II, IPOA
GRADE 9 (2 POSITIONS
Job Title Database and Applications Administrator II
Grade IPOA 9
Directorate Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Department ICT
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Database & Applications Administrator I
Job Purpose
Responsible for design, development and implementation of software application
systems and models. This cadre is also responsible for designing, building and
implementing database systems.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
1. Implement policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures
relating to ICT database systems and applications while ensuring compliance
to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
2. Maintain and ensure security of database systems and applications;
3. Install and maintain software and applications in the Authority;
4. Configure and maintain Database Management Systems (DBMS) and
programs;
5. Implement database architecture that satisfies the Authority’s requirements;
6. Maintain data integrity and security;
7. Provide database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
8. Take measures to prevent potential database & applications failures;
9. Initiate data recovery plans in case of disaster or data loss;
10.safeguard databases and prevent Initiate corrective action, system
safeguards and recovery plans in case of disaster or data loss;
11.Monitor performance of external service providers and escalate any issues of
concern;
12.Update and maintain records in the division;
13.Gather data for compiling internal and external reports in the;
14.Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
15.Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
16.Implement risk mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Prepare annual work plan and budgets.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Information
Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1. Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable; and
2. Professional certification in web applications or Microsoft Certified Solutions
Expert (MCSE), Developing Mobile Apps, Programming in HTML5 with
JavaScript and CSS3, Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services,
Programming in C+, Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications, Developing
Microsoft Azure and Web Services.
Previous relevant work experience required.
This is an entry level job
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Analytical skills
2) Organization and Planning Skills
3) Dispute Resolution Skills
4) Decision Making Skills
5) Interpersonal Skills
6) Communication Skills
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Emotional intelligence
6) Resilience
7) Independence