Principal ICT Officer-Hardware Management at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating systems development, Implementation, and maintenance;
• Ensuring the functionality, security, and efficiency of web infrastructure while optimizing loading speeds, and fixing issues.
• Troubleshooting flaws in software, hardware configuration, and communications equipment, and then fixing problems as they arise;
• Updating and configuring virus protection software and other programs to keep networks secure;
• Maintaining and managing websites and servers to meet user needs.
• Monitoring and maximizing network performance; installing and configuring computer systems and network equipment, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and data communication systems.
• Coordinating with information systems managers in the departments to customize database solutions;
• Carrying out feasibility studies;
• Preparing progress reports of the hardware development;
• Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT Standards;
• Training and preparing staff performance reports;
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs/activities within the Information Communication Technology directorate;
• 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.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology or Electronics/Electrical Engineering with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Relevant working experience of a minimum of six (6) years in the field of Information Communication Technology in the private sector; or served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT-related discipline will be an added advantage.