Job Description
PRINCIPAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER –
JOB GRADE LVSWWDA 4 – REF: LVSWWDA/PICTO/2024/04 – (1 POST)
a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities entail;
i. Installing and maintaining computer systems;
ii. Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
iii. Configuring LocalArea 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 efficientservice 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 ofthe 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 orits 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. CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body.
vi. Management course of not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
viii. Proficiency in computer applications;
c) Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong Analytical skills
ii. Strategic thinking
iii. Strong communication and reporting skills
iv. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
v. Strong mentoring and coaching skills
vi. Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills
vii. Ability to work with minimum Supervision.