Principal Information Communications Technology Officer at National Research Fund

National Research Fund

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INVENTIONS, AND INNOVATIONS The National Research Fund (NRF) is established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act of 2013, Section 32. The Fund became operational on 9th November 2015. The object of the Fund is to facilitate research for the advancement of science, technology and innovation.Principal Information Communications Technology OfficerBasic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 - 100,686 X 4,027 - 104,713 X 4,712 - 109,425X 4,924 - 114,349 X 5,146 - 119,495 X 5,377 - 124,872 X5,427 - 130,299House Allowance: 35,000Commuter Allowance: 8,000Terms of Service: Permanent and PensionableQualifications and Requirements:For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Relevant professional certifications in ICT such as CCNA, CCNP,MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to ICTAK or any other relevant professional body;
  • Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer application; and
  • Shown merit and liability as reflected in work performance and results.
Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities entail:
  • implementing ICT policies and strategies;
  • analyzing, designing coding testing and implementing computer programs;
  • developing, installing and upgrading ICT systems and infrastructure;
  • performing scheduled maintenance and using ICT applications;
  • configuring and upgrading the National Research Fund website, equipment and networks;
  • creating network security controls;
  • verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
  • implementing systems and network security;
  • drawing up specifications on ICT hardware/ equipment;
  • recording faults and repair of faults in computers and related accessories; and
  • Providing technical support and logging of incidents in Directorates
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