Job Description
POSITION: ICT OFFICER I - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (JSG 5)
Job Reference Number : V/No. 16/2022
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 104,300 – 131,100 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for developing new solutions and technology
to facilitate the capacity building of technical teams and identifying new
innovative technology towards the achievement of adoption of technology for
court services.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Senior ICT Officer
Area of Deployment: Directorate of ICT
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Creating and describing new original research and innovation ideas within the field of information and communication technologies, compare to the emerging technologies and trends and plan the development of new ideas;
ii. Conducting the research & development from the ground up, creating mutually beneficial linkages with reputable learning institutions to grow the capacity of the technical teams at the Judiciary;
iii. Gathering relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies;
iv. Executing a systematic empirical investigation of observable
phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational technique;
v. Surveying and investigating recent trends and developments in technology;
vi. Observing and anticipating recent trends and developments evolution, according to current or future market and business conditions;
vii. Outlining the research methodologies and schedule in order to ensure that the research can be thoroughly and efficiently executed and that the objectives can be met in a timely manner;
viii. Undertaking research for ICT solutions for Business functions; and
ix. Supervising, mentoring and nurturing staff under supervision.
Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer
Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &
Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology
(BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and
Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
ii. Possess at least one (1) Professional certifications in either Software
Engineering, System Administration or Network Administration (LPIC,
CompTIA Linux+, RHCE, VMWare, CCNA, CCNP, CSD, PSD 1, Zend
Certified PHP, PHP Developer, PCEP, or equivalent); and
iii. A Management course or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Experience:
i. A minimum three (3) years relevant work-experience with at least one
(1) year at Supervisory Level.
ii. Knowledge/experience working on Vulnerability Management, Threat
Intelligence, Python/PHP, bash scripting and/or PowerShell,
Penetration Testing, etc. is imperative.
Job Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands-on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results