Information Communication Technology Officer I - 40 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

This is entry and training grade for this cadre.  An officer at this level may be deployed to provide first level support in any of the following specialized areas; End User Services, Network Administration, Information Security, Software Design and Development or Data Design and Management. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• Installing and maintaining computer systems;
• Configuring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Developing and updating application systems; and
• Carrying out system analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance of Information Communications Technology (ICT) equipment and associated peripherals;
• Drawing up hardware specifications for ICT equipment;
• Verifying, validating and certifying ICT equipment;
• Implementing security controls on systems and networks; and
• Configuring new ICT equipment.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Computer/Software/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent qualification from  a university recognized in Kenya.