Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - PRINCIPAL INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a corporate body established
through an Act of Parliament, the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act
(SPMA), 2007”. KISM is mandated to make provision for the training,
registration and licensing of supplies practitioners; to regulate their practice
and for connected purposes. The Institute serves as the National body for
Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals in the private and public sectors
in Kenya.
The KISM Council is seeking to recruit a hands-on, dynamic, and knowledgeable
and performance-oriented person to fill the position of PRINCIPAL
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, JOB GRADE
KISM 4 - REF ICT/001/2023
Description of this vacancy and requirements is outlined here below:
Directorate: Corporate Services
Reporting to: Director, Corporate Services
Job Summary:
The Senior, Information Communication Technology Officer will be responsible
for the management of information and telecommunications systems through
development and maintenance of ICT systems to ensure that the Institute
leverages in technology for efficient and effective delivery of services.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Creating and updating procedures, methods and operations of
computer‐based information systems;
ii. Designing, implementing and maintaining institutional website and
databases and recommend expansion of LAN/WAN information systems
to improve the efficiency of the Institute’s operations;
iii. Conducting analysis related to the modification of existing
computer‐based information systems;
iv. Reviewing performance of existing systems and network infrastructure
and advice management on capacity planning;
v. Monitoring backup logs and resolve any failures associated with them to
ensure that any new enhancement/changes to existing systems are fully
tested before deployment;
vi. Providing guidance on acquisition of computer equipment and
consumables;
vii. Undertaking periodic review of information technology security
requirements including encrypting digital signatures, access controls,data integrity, authentication exchange, traffic padding, routing control
and notarization; and
viii. Developing training materials, support guides, operating and user
manuals.
a. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science,
Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Business
Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution;
ii. Master degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science,
Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Cyber Security
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Professional certificates in any of the following areas: - Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) or
Certified Network Associate/Network+ (CCNA/N+CISCO) or Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems
Manager (CISM);
iv. Minimum eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which
should be at supervisory level in a comparable organization;
v. Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good
standing;
vi. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vii. Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
viii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Leadership, integrity and people management skills
2. Time and Priority Management
3. Customer service focus
4. Critical thinking
5. Change and transformation capabilities
6. Problem solving skills
7. Interpersonal Skills
8. Adaptability and flexibility
9. Innovative and creative thinking