Job Description
ICT OFFICER (1 POST): REF NO. VMD 06/2023
Scale: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
i. Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Computer Science/Business
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Electronic Engineering or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution; and
ii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; -
i. Effectively operating, supporting, and continual improvement of existing business
applications, computer hardware and networks (LAN);
ii. Providing ICT user administration and support;
iii. Maintaining on-site and off-site data centers;
iv. Implementing computer security measures and guidelines to safeguard
information against malicious or unauthorized access, modification, destruction
and virus attacks by ensuring antivirus programs, patches are installed and up to
date;
v. Commissioning new ICT equipment, repairing and maintaining existing equipment
such as desktop PCs, laptops, printers, monitors, projectors, PABX, CCTV,
Biometric, UPS and other computer equipment;
vi. Reviewing, testing and evaluating both hardware systems and software solutions
to determine their efficiency, reliability, compatibility and updating them as
necessary;
vii. Implementing ICT policies;
viii. Conducting staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security
risks;
ix. Maintaining backup of user data, CCTV and biometric data on various media; and
network configurations; and
x. Monitoring network traffic and ensuring adequate speeds and capacity are being
met.
Competencies and Skills
i. Report writing;
ii. Communication;
iii. Presentation.