ICT Manager Job in Kenya April 2015
Job Purpose: Ensure that all information, communication and technology (ICT) resources of the Fund are acquired, installed, maintained, properly secured, and efficiently used to support the achievement of the Fund’s mandate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, continually review and implement an ICT strategy for the fund that is aligned to the strategic plan of the Fund.
- Take charge of the hardware, software and ICT infrastructure of the Fund ensuring that they are available, properly installed and maintained
- Take charge of the ICT systems security and business continuity components including establishment of user rights protocols, data security and integrity, backup and recovery of database/systems information.
- Manage third party service providers ensuring that Service Level Agreements are in place and adhered to
- Continually monitor the effectiveness of existing ICT systems and make recommendations for systems replacement or upgrade as necessary
- Manage the ICT projects effectively to ensure they are well resourced, delivered on time and within budget.
- Establish and manage a technical support programme that ensures users are adequately trained and effectively supported to optimise existing systems.
- Manage the performance of the ICT Team members and ensure they have the technical skills to provide support and training required by the organisation and the users.
- Other duties that may be assigned from time to time
- Degree in computer science, Information Technology/science or Mathematics or related field from a recognized university/institution
- Post graduate qualification in Computer Programming is an added advantage
- Relevant professional qualifications e.g MCSE, MCITP, CCNA
- Excellent knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, knowledge of Microsoft Windows network administration.
- Minimum 7 years in IT work in a busy environment, with at least 3 years at management level
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Self-driven
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution 2010 and should submit their applications by email and post with the job title clearly marked on the envelope and the subject (for email applications) to the address below.
Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates.
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Upper Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P. O. Box 49699 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: ceo@wstf.co.ke
Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities and marginalized group are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.