IPOA Principal ICT Officer - Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Principal ICT Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose
To coordinate management of ICT systems networks and database


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1) Coordinate the development and implementation of ICT strategies, policies and procedures in with the organizational strategic objective;
2) Coordinate competency development and knowledge management initiatives for leadership skills, technical and professional growth of ICT personnel
3) Supervise implementation of established ICT business processes;
4) Develop and implement coaching, mentorship and succession planning programs in the department;
5) Coordinate development and implementation of departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plans;
6) Establish mechanisms for implementing accountability structures, monitoring of departmental performance, supervision and progress reporting of tasks.
7) Coordinate the management and administration of the outsourced ICT services.
8) Implement controls for the deployment and application of ICT personnel and equipment/resources.
9) Coordinate the development and management of ICT contracts and service level agreements.
10)Develop and implement ICT training and staff awareness programs.
11)Coordinate operation of the information management systems, data analytics systems, networks, database and data security systems.
12)Supervise the development of the ICT disaster recovery plan


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1) Review and upgrade ICT Systems to meet the Authority’s needs
2) Coordinate development of specifications for ICT software and hardware.
3) Prepare departmental procurement plan for every financial year.
4) Coordinate vulnerability and system penetration tests
5) Coordinate implementation of ICT Infrastructure and Connectivity solutions
6) Coordinate the implementation of information management systems
7) Develop and submit timely ICT system updates and advisories.
8) Supervise spyware investigations for ICT equipment.
9) Develop and submit ICT reports
10)Coordinate the day to day ICT operations in the Authority.
11)Supervise and appraise direct reports.
12)Preparing technical systems and user documentation
13)Guiding on downtime procedures and business continuity to ensure that
they are adopted successfully in their allocated local work area
14)Providing technical support and training new users in the use of system/ICT
facilities and systems
15)Track and log ICT system process issues and incidents.
16)Coordinate servicing and maintenance of all the Information Communication Technology equipment


Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility

Coordinate the department’s annual budget and procurement plan


Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for all ICT equipment and consumables in the Authority (Servers, Firewall, Storage, Racks, ACs, Fire Suppression Systems Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Point, IP Telephony, Printers, Scanners and Shredders) and Office equipment


Decision Making / Job Influence

The role is responsible for making managerial and operational decisions


Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field assignments


Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Information Technology from a recognized Institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1) Certificate in Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
2) Professional certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator, CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution
3) Current membership of

an ICT professional body


Previous relevant work experience required.
1) Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Information, Communications Technology (ICT) Officer or nine (9) years in Information, Communications Technology (ICT) or a comparable relevant position in the Public Sector or Private Sector
2) Must have in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in Information, Communications Technology (ICT) and a demonstrated professional competence in ICT work as reflected in work performance and results


Functional Skills:
1) Strategic Leadership Skills
2) Financial Management Skills
3) Investigations Skills
4) Organization and Planning Skills
5) Dispute Resolution Skills
6) Decision Making Skills
7) Interpersonal Skills
8) Communication Skills
9) Negotiation Skills
10)Analytical Skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Resilience


How to apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: recruitment@ipoa.go.ke

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health
or social status. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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