Job Description
PRINCIPAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER,
CWWDA GRADE 4, ONE (1) POST
Job purpose
This cadre is responsible for facilitation and management of information and
telecommunications through ICT Project Management and development of ICT systems.
a) Job Specification Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Installing and maintaining computer systems;
(ii) Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
(iii) Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
(iv) Providing user support;
(v) Configuring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
(vi) Developing and updating application systems;
(vii) Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with
users;
(viii) Drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology
equipment;
(ix) User and Systems Support and Logging of incidents;
(x)Verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology
equipment;
(xi) Ensuring effective working of systems for efficient service delivery;
(xii) Configuring new Information Communication Technology equipment; and
(xiii) Implementing systems and network security.
b) Person Specification for appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
(i) A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in
the Private Sector with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
(ii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology,
Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management,
Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
(iii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer
Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer
Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iv) At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP,
CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT,CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP,
Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or
other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(v) Management Course of not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vi) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
(vii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
C) Emoluments
Basic Salary Range: Ksh. 122,847p.m – Ksh. 162,767p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: as prescribed in our HR policy
Medical cover: as prescribed in our HR policy
Terms of service: permanent and pensionable
Duty station: Mombasa