Assistant Director, Information Communication and Technology at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was established by the Government of Kenya on the 14th of January 2013 under an Act of Parliament-Act No.4 of 2013, to provide research based curricula and curriculum support materials responsive to the needs of the society.

Job Summary

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Information Communication and technology

• Served in the grade of Principal Information Communication Technology Officer KICD Job grade 5 for a minimum of three (3) years or an equivalent position in the Public Service;


• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Computer Science; Information Science; Information Technology; Business Information Technology or any equivalent qualification from recognized institution;(iii)Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Computer Science; Information Science; Information Technology; Business Information Technology or any equivalent qualification from recognized institution;(iv)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or any other equivalent qualification from recognized institution;(v)At least three (3) years in supervisory role;(vi)Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;


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


• A registered member of a recognized relevant professional body; and (ix)Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results


• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining primary and disaster recovery data centres;


• Ensuring   appropriate   data   security   and   access   controls considering both local and wide area issues;


• Developing  systems  to  ensure  the  Institute  makes  best  use  of new technologies,


• Developing training materials, operating and user Manuals;


• Ensuring implementation of ICT policies and procedures;


• Carrying out feasibility studies for areas to be computerized;


• Evaluating systems and adherence to established performance standards;(viii)Maintaining  custody  of  computer  catalogues,  manuals  and licensed softwares;


• Coordinating administration and maintenance of LAN&WAN;7(x)Compiling progress reports on the operations of ICT systems;


• Ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreements;(xii)Ensuring     backup     and     disaster     recovery     systems     are maintained;


• Coordinating    systems    development,    implementation    and maintenance; and


• Ensuring    adherence    to    Information    and    Communication Technology Standards

Method of Application

Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up- to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address  below  to  be  received  not later  than

15th July, 2020.

All  applicants  should give  full  details  of  their  address including  mobile  numbers  as  well  as  names  and addresses  of  two  referees.

Details  of  these  positions  can  be  obtained  from  KICD Website www.kicd.ac.ke.

The Director/ Chief

Executive Officer

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development

P. O. Box 30231-00100

NAIROBI

NB:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KICD is an equal opportunity employer and people with disability and the marginalized are encouraged to apply.

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