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Title: Senior Information Communication Technology Officer –One (1) Post
The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority ), is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct. The Authority wishes to invite qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following vacant positions:- Senior Information Communication Technology Officer –One (1) Post
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Services and will be responsible for providing advice and strategic direction on all issues related to ICT and maintenance of ICT equipment.
Main duties and responsibilities:-
To develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to support ICT service level management, ICT financial management, ICT service continuity management, ICT change management and ICT configuration management and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
To develop, implement and maintain the ICT security policy and ensuring that appropriate procedures are put in place to safeguard Authority’s data.
To ensure that the Authority maintains software licensing compliance.
To develop, maintain and communicate ICT policies and procedures throughout the Authority.
To plan software and hardware audits and maintenance of the hardware and software inventories.
To develop positive and mutual relationships with ICT Service Providers and suppliers.
To report ICT performance against agreed targets.
To train staff in efficient use of ICT.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
The Candidate should have:-
A Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience two (2) of which should be at a Senior Level of an ICT Unit.
Have at least professional competencies in the following:-
Database
Programming
Hardware
Networking
Excellent communication, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
High analytical and interpersonal.
Must be results oriented.
Should be able to create and maintain a climate of teamwork.
Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership.
Excellent time and work management skills.
Ability to manage disruptions in the work environment.
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application letter, a copy of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, Names and Contacts [Telephone and E-mail of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the applicants qualifications and background] to the:-
Human Resources and Development Manager
Competition Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 36265-00200
Nairobi
or e-mail: recruitment@cak.go.ke
So as to reach him not later than close of business on 3rd December, 2013. If you do not hear from us by 13th December, 2013, consider your application unsuccessful. The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer” Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply”.
