Sunday 21 March 2021

Information Communication Technology Officer at Ewaso Ngiro South River Basin Development Authority

Ewaso Ngiro South River Basin Development Authority (ENSDA) operates as a statutory body formed under the act of parliament Cap. 447 of the Laws of Kenya (1989). It is mandated to initiate, plan, co-ordinate and implement development projects/programmes within Narok, Kajiado, Transmara and parts of Nakuru and Nyandarua counties. In total the river basin covers an area of about 47,000 km2.

Job Grade ENNDA 7 ONE (1) POST – ENNDA/ICTO/3/2021.

Job Description

  • Coordinating periodic data collection for updating the website and all organizational portals;
  • Providing updates on emerging information communication technology trends and advice on best practices to be adopted by the Authority;
  • Evaluating and recommending the suitability of Information Communication Technology equipment;
  • Coordinating training of Information Communication Technology hardware personnel and users;
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive and effective help desk service to provide technical support to systems users;
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all developments relevant to information technology and cyber security and upgrade internal systems as necessary;
  • Supporting the roll-out of new applications and systems in Government by providing prerequisite data;
  • Maintaining the Authority’s Database and Information System
  • Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and system applications;
  • Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
  • Ensure the website and other relevant e platforms have Authority’s updated data
  • Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment;
  • Setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues and assisting staff or clients set up systems and resolve administrative issues;
  • Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults;
  • Researching and recommending the best suited hardware and software for the organization in relation to technology advancement and the Authority’s specific needs;
  • Offer support and trainings to users of the Authority’s systems;
  • Design of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
  • Writing and testing computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
  • Participating in the implementation of the computer systems;
  • Providing user support;
  • Undertaking repair and maintenance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipment and associated peripherals;
  • Monitoring the performance of ICT equipment and reporting any faults for further action.

Appointment Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Communication and presentation skills;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills;

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