Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Relevant professional certifications in ICT such as CCNA, CCNP,MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Membership to ICTAK or any other relevant professional body;
5. Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer application; and
7. Shown merit and liability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

1. implementing ICT policies and strategies;
2. analyzing, designing coding testing and implementing computer programs;
3. developing, installing and upgrading ICT systems and infrastructure;
4. performing scheduled maintenance and using ICT applications;
5. configuring and upgrading the National Research Fund website, equipment and networks;
6. creating network security controls;
7. verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
8. implementing systems and network security;
9. drawing up specifications on ICT hardware/ equipment;
10. recording faults and repair of faults in computers and related accessories; and
11. Providing technical support and logging of incidents in Directorates.
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