Principal Information Communication Technology Officer - 2 Posts

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to recruit two (2) Principal Information Communication Technology Officers. This role is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.

Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 p.m.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria for appointment:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Chief Information Communication Technology Officer or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized Institution; OR hold a Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Principal ICT Officer will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Systems development, implementation, and allocation.
• Coordinating systems development, implementation, and maintenance activities.
• Carrying out feasibility studies for new ICT projects.
• Preparing progress reports related to systems development.
• Evaluating systems and ensuring strict adherence to established ICT standards.
• Training staff and preparing staff performance reports.
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating program/activities within the information communication technology division/unit.
• Ensuring adherence to information communication technology standards.
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of information communication technology equipment.
• Reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation.