Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
Providing leadership in formulation and implementation ICT strategies;
Ensuring adherence to ICT policies procedures and standards;
Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
Managing, coordinating and supervising ICT functions in the unit/division;
Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity.
Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
Coordinating systems development, implementation and maintenance;
Liaising with users to ensure that their ICT needs are met;
Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
Supervising and managing ICT projects within the planned time deadlines and budget projections;
Coordinating information systems security audits, reporting and making recommendations to strengthen ICT security systems;
Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal and submitting performance reports;
Developing and implementing measures for staff capacity building;
Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
At least ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at management level;
Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
Certification in the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Oracle certification;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Demonstrated merit in work performance
Membership to a professional body;
Proficiency in computer application;
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for the successful applicants.
Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
Integrity;
Analytical skills;
Project Management Skills
Communication and reporting skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Team player.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A – (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B https://www.knec.ac.ke/careers/ – (Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 10th June, 2024 to the address below:The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
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