ICT Manager Job in Kenya April 2015

Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF), is a State Corporation established under the Water Act, 2002 and our mandate is “to assist in financing the provision of water services to areas of Kenya which are without adequate water services”.
We are a basket fund for mobilizing resources and providing financial assistance towards capital investment costs of providing Water Service and Sanitation.
In our current strategic plan, we have committed to an ambitious and aggressive journey towards the achievement of our mandate, and as a result, we have created a number of new positions in our organisation structure.
We are seeking a professional and committed individual with experience in the water services and sanitation provision to fill the following position:
Job Title: Manager, ICT
Job Grade: 3

 
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Chief Manager, Finance and Administration
 

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
Qualifications and Experience:
  • 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
Key Skills and Competencies
  • Good interpersonal and customer relations skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Self-driven
How to Apply
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.

The application should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current position, the position of your immediate supervisor, expected remuneration and three professional referees to:

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

To be received not later than close of business 8th May 2015

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.



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