Friday, April 17, 2015
The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing ‘middle-income country by the year 2030’.
VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, enthusiastic, “can do” attitude and experienced persons to work with our fast paced team for the following positions on three (3) year contracts renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Competitive remuneration will be awarded to the successful candidates.
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance, Administration and Human Resources on matters relating to the ICT Section, the ICT Officer should be able to:
ICT Officer Job Roles
- Analyze system malfunctions or technical problems and directing appropriate resolution to ensure uninterrupted operation;
- Conduct server builds, engineer enterprise data, voice and video networks and establish and operate network test facilities;
- Establish appropriate operational procedures, tools and resources for effective and timely delivery of technical support to all users;
- Review and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources and communicating analysis results and making recommendations to senior management;
- Provide leadership and support in implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning system
- Formulate risk mitigation plans, and performing security review and testing;
- Ensure that new ICT resources are risk assessed and that risk mitigation plans are documented and implemented before the ICT resource is put in production;
- Perform periodical vulnerability and penetration tests to highlight ICT systems vulnerabilities, the need for the update of software with fixes and patches, and other security related changes.
Kenya Vision 2030 ICT Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate should possess a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, demonstrate a high level of professional competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems and have experience of at least three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit electronically applications including updated CV, copies of certificates & testimonials with details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 30th April 2015.
The Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
2nd Floor, KUSCCO Centre
Kilimanjaro Rd, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 52301, 00200
Nairobi
Email: vacancy@vision2030.go.ke
Women, persons with disability and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce clearance certificates from Higher Education Loans Board, Kenya Revenue Authority, Criminal Investigation Department, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Credit Reference Bureau and any professional bodies to which the candidate is a member.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
