Latest Recruitment at Privatisation Authority

Ref. PA/MICT/09/24

The Officer shall report to the Director, Corporate Services. The successful candidate will ensure the Authority adopts and implements effective strategies for the deployment of ICT infrastructure, Service delivery, BP continuity, disaster recovery and information security.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Initiate the development of the Authority’s ICT Strategy and related policies and procedures;
• Advise management on all ICT related policies and strategies;
• Design, implement and maintain adequate ICT Infrastructure in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements;
• Ensure proper Management and implementation of the Authority’s management information system (Enterprise Resource Planner, Document Management Systems, Customer Management Systems;
• Design, develop and maintain telephony, Corporate-wide messaging system and Intranet site for the Authority;
• Deploy appropriate Infrastructure to support Business Continuity and Disaster
• Recovery of critical processes within the Authority;
• Ensure Provision of ICT User support;
• Ensure staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
• Manage security of Authority’s information assets by preserving Integrity, Confidentiality and Availability of information assets;
• Implement secure portals to facilitate stakeholder interaction with the Authority;
• Sensitize internal and external stakeholders on deployed ICT systems;
• Manage outsourced ICT service providers as per the signed Service Level Agreement;
• Review and maintain up to date hardware and software solutions to enhance their efficiency, reliability and compatibility;
• Implement programs for safeguarding data integrity of all systems and ensure system availability through the necessary technical support/upgrades;
• Establish operational linkages with other directorates, departments and divisions of the Authority to facilitate efficiency;
• Identify and set performance target for the team based on Set targets and other tasks managed by the department;
• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the Department; and
• Coordinate the development of comprehensive annual work plan for the department.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in a public or private institution, five (5) of which must be in management;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CISCO, ORACLE, CISA, CISM, and MCITP; Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

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(Ref. PA/PICTO/09/2024)

The Officer shall report to the Manager, Information and Communication Technology. The successful candidate will ensure the Authority adopts and implements effective strategies forthe deployment of ICT infrastructure, Service delivery, BP continuity, disaster recovery and information security. Other key responsibilities include: -

• Coordinate the ICT staff in software development and training in support to Authority staff;
• Review ICT requirements and coordinate technical and functional improvements of the information systems in collaboration with end-users;
• Develop, implement and continuously review system security, back-up and recovery procedures;
• Develop and implement guidelines on distribution, installation, upgrade, maintenance and replacement of ICT infrastructure and promote the use of cost effective ICT solutions;
• Ensure that ICT projects are completed within the planned time and budget and that procedures and standards are adhered to;
• Liaise with Authority staff and end-users to ensure that the various management information systems and associated software’s that operate in the Authority computers, servers and networks meet their needs;
• Provide advice, guidance and assistance to end users and other members of staff on developing their use of ICT at the Authority.
• Promote the use of ICT resources, tools and application of software, hardware and network services;
• Provide support to the implemented systems and promoting technological innovations to enhance the Authority’s efficiency; and
• Promotion and use of robust and efficient systems/processes focused on ICT leverage to improve efficiency, value addition and cost reduction.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• A relevant Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution;

Relevant professional qualifications;

• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. ICTAK, Computer Society of Kenya, ISACA etc., and in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience in public or private institution, three (3) of which must be a supervisory role;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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(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.

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(Ref. PA/SRMO/09/2024)

The officer shall report to the Manager, Human Resources & Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, Interpreting and implementing record management policies and systems in the Authority.

• Other key responsibilities include:
• Planning appropriate office accommodation for registries;
• Ensuring that file movement records are updated and maintained;
• Applying appropriate technology in creation, retrieval, storage / archiving and sharing of documents to enable efficient use by relevant officers,
• Overseeing security of files and documents;
• Ensuring receipt and proper dispatch of mails and maintaining related registers;
• Preparing of records disposal schedules for disposal /retention in liaison with Kenya National Archives
• Preparing appraisal and disposal schedule of files and documents in liaison with relevant agencies;
• Preparing and submitting budget estimates for the registry;
• Ensuring proper utilization of storage space; and Cross referencing files

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least four (4) years related work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in record management or a related field;
• A supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.