Principal ICT Officer At Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience8 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldICT / Computer 

Job Description
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervising of outsourced ICT service providers and ensuring that service delivery is done according to the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Managing the Corporate-wide messaging system, Intranet and Extranet sites for the Authority
• Researching, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance Authority’s ICT infrastructure;
• Researching, planning, implementing and coordinating network infrastructure replacements and upgrades;

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Developing and coordinating network security measures to ensure the integration of the ICT infrastructure;
• Supervising the repair and upgrade for hardware, networks and software
• Coordinating the development of ICT standard operating procedures;
• Coordinating the development of technical specifications for all ICT related purchases;
• Carrying out periodical modifications on the ICT systems as required and ensure adherence to established ICT standards;
• Identifying procurement needs for the department;
• Coordinating the preparation of departmental periodic progress and other statutory reports;
• Coordinating ICT assets for requisition and disposal.
• Coordinating the departmental enterprise risk management and business continuity management;
• Coordinating the departmental QMS and ISMS;
• Preparing and monitoring of disaster recovery, including backup of servers;
• Coordinating the ICT staff induction for new staff
• Participating with other departmental heads in the investigations, dawn raids and seizures in digital evidence gathering

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science or any other/ICT or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have eight (8) years relevant work experience
• Certification in any of the following CCNA, MCSE/ MCTS/ MCITP/ ITIL/ CCNP/ CEH/ SQL;
• Certification in Microsoft NAV and CRM;
• Member of professional body if applicable;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of Programming;
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Method of Application

Interested persons who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications to the;

Ag. Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
NAIROBI

Through;
Email: recruitment@cak.go.ke;

A complete application shall include:

• Application letter;
• Detailed CV;
• Copy of National Identification Card;
• Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and
• Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees.

Applications close on 9th September, 2024 at 1700hrs.

The Authority will only consider applications containing all the required attachments.Interested and qualified? Go to Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) on jobs.cak.go.ke to apply.