Job Description
IPOA/HR/18/2023; SENIOR DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR, IPOA
GRADE 7 (1 POSITION) (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES. 90,000 – 130,000)
Reports to: Principal Database and Applications Administrator
Direct Reports: Database and Applications Administrator I
Indirect Reports: Database and Applications Administrator II
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
Operational Responsibilities / 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. Develop and implement software and applications in the Authority;
3. Implement database architecture that satisfies the Authority’s requirements;
4. Maintain data integrity and security;
5. Develop, implement, monitor and maintain Database Management Systems (DBMS)
6. Develop, manage, maintain and ensure security of database systems and
applications;
7. Provide database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
8. Conduct user training and create database systems and applications related training
material and programs;
9. Maintain and update all records in the division;
10. Develop internal and external reports in the division;
11. Implement risk mitigation measures;
12. Develop and implement individual work plans
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
3. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the grade of Database and Applications Officer I at IPOA 8 for a minimum period
of three (3) years or six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or
private sector
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Emotional intelligence
6) Resilience
7) Independence