Job Description
SENIOR PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, ODPC 3, ONE (1)
POST- V/NO.4/2022
An officer at this level will be deployed to head Information Systems Division overseeing ICT functions within the Office of Data Protection Commissioner. The Officer will develop, review and implement ICT Networks, Security, Standards and Systems plans and strategies in line with the National ICT Guidelines 2019 and the Digital Economy Blue print. The officer will also ensure automation of ODPC process in line with digital government initiatives and ODPC ICT policy.
The Officer will be responsible to Data Commissioner.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic salary Kshs.183,570 - 248,014 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs.50,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 16,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a
managerial position;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology,
Information Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology,
Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline from a recognized and
accredited institution;
iii. A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer
Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems,
Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security
and Forensics, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized Institution;
iv. ICT Certificates from a reputable institution in any of the following: - Database
Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP,
Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL,
COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its
equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or
Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent);
v. Membership with recognized and relevant professional body of good standing;
vi. Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Develop, review and implement ICT Policies in line with the National ICT Policy
Guidelines 2019;
ii. Oversee full automation of ODPC processes;
iii. Spearhead the design, deployment and maintenance of ICT Infrastructure to
provide reliable services;
iv. Develop and implement an ICT Business Disaster Management Strategy;
v. Coordinate the implementation of ICT standards at ODPC;
vi. Oversee the carrying out of periodic systems audit of ICT Infrastructure;
vii. Guide in the implementation of ICT Standards Operating Procedures;
viii. Provide advisory services on matters related to ICT;
ix. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Data Commissioner.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Leadership skills;
ii. Management skills;
iii. Presentation skills;
iv. Communications and Negotiation skills;
v. Resource mobilization and management capabilities;
vi. Analytical skills;
vii. Decision making capabilities;
viii. People and Knowledge management;
ix. Creativity and innovativeness.