Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

Job Specifications: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Implementing ICT policies, guidelines, procedures and standards; Installing and maintaining computer systems; Developing and updating application systems; Carrying out system analysis design and software specifications in liaison with users; Carrying out repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals; Drawing up hardware specification for information communication technology equipment; Verifying, validating and certifying information communication technology equipment; Implementing computer systems and providing user support including training users; and Performing technical, systems and user documentation.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and

Relevant ICT certifications such as CCNP, MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

Proficiency in computer applications.