Job Description
PRINCIPAL ICT OFFICER: - JOB GROUP “N” (1 POST)
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
• Systems development, Implementation and allocation;
• Coordinating systems development, Implementation and maintenance;
• Carrying out feasibility studies;
• Preparing progress reports of the systems development;
• Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
• Training and preparing staff performance reports;
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs/activities within the Information
Communication Technology directorate;
• Ensuring adherence to Information Communication Technology standards;
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information
Communication Technology equipment;
• and reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and
detailed specifications before implementation.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
ii) KCSE Certificate
iii) A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Communication
Technology or Electronics/Electrical Engineering with a bias in computer
science from a recognized institution;
iv) Relevant working experience of a minimum of six (6) years in the field of
Information Communication Technology in the private sector; or served in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period
of four (4) years
v) Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
vi) Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing
and directing work.
vii) Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT-related discipline will
be an added advantage.
viii) Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya.