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The Privatisation Authority is a State Corporation established under Section 8 of the Privatisation Act, 2023 to implement the Privatisation Programme and advise the Government on all aspects of privatisation of public entities.
(Ref. PA/SICTO/09/2024)
The officer shall report to the Principal Information and Communication Technology Officer.
The successful candidate will oversee the System\Software administration functions in liaison with Principal ICT Officer and end-users.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Providing supervisory support to design, analysis, development and implementation of ICT software’s as necessary;
- Participating in formulation of ICT system and applications design standards and ensure they are adhered to ICT standards;
- Evaluating and recommending the suitability of Information and Communication Technology systems and applications;
- Review and evaluate feasibility studies on the development and enhancement of existing software’s;
- Identify and analyze reports on ICT equipment specifications and acceptance test and commissioning; and
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual software and application reports on usage and license renewal status.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in public or private institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. ICTAK, Computer Society of Kenya, ISACA etc., and in good standing;
- Demonstration of results in work performance
- Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION
- Officers in Grades PA3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance. Such appointment is subject to the legal retirement age.
- Officers in Job Grade PA4 and PA5 shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms of employment.
- An attractive remunerative package, commensurate to qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines will be offered to the successful applicant.
Applicants should send their applications and detailed CV with copies of certificates, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, current remuneration, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone through the address given below.
The following clearances will only be required from successful candidates on offer of job and not at application stage:
Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Good Conduct Certificate);
- Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);
- Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Authority; and
- Clearance from Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB);
Applications clearly citing the position should be sent to:
The Managing Director/CEO
Privatisation Authority
P.O. Box 34542 – 00100
Social Security House - Annex (Parking Silo) 10th Floor NAIROBI, KENYA
Applications should be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on 24th September, 2024.