Job Description
SENIOR ICT OFFICER – GRADE KP ‘5’ (KIPI/ADM/HR/ICT/2023/14)
ONE (1) POSITION
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 84,500/= – Ksh. 173,800/= p.m
House Allowance : Ksh. 45,000/= p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 12,000/= p.m
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s medical policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, ICT, the Senior ICT Officer will be responsible for:
i. Providing technical support and guidance for the ICT infrastructure;
ii. Maintaining connectivity on data exchange between external databases and KIPI
databases;
iii. Analysing, designing, coding, testing and implementing ICT systems;
iv. Maintaining computer systems and providing user support;
v. Maintaining ICT equipment and related peripherals;
vi. Receiving, installing and certifying ICT equipment;
vii. Carrying out system back-ups;
viii. Troubleshooting and ensuring availability of ICT services;
ix. Ensuring compatibility of existing systems and network infrastructure;
x. Ensuring systems integrity, availability and security;
xi. Developing and maintaining of the Institute’s website; and
xii. Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent
qualification from a recognised University;
ii. MCSE or IMIS or CCNA or Diploma in IT or equivalent qualification from a recognised
institution;
iii. Satisfactorily served in the grade of ICT Officer I in the Institute or a comparable
position with similar responsibilities for at least three (3) years;
iv. A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
v. Strong interpersonal skills;
vi. A high degree of integrity and responsibility; and
vii. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.