KIPPRA - Senior ICT Specialist

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1999 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of Vision 2030. 

It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
 

To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following position:

Senior ICT Specialist

Ref. No.  SICT/FEB

Reporting to the Knowledge Management and Communications Manager, the Senior ICT Specialist responsible for Information systems performance, integrity and security; In addition, the incumbent will be involved in systems planning, development, troubleshooting, data security and recovery control.

Job Title: Senior ICT Specialist
 

Department: Knowledge Management & Communication
 

Supervisor: Knowledge Management & Communication Manager
 

Supervisory Responsibilities: ICT Officer; ICT Assistant; ICT interns
 

Position Summary: Responsible for the systems performance, integrity and security. Also involved in planning, development and troubleshooting provision for data security and recovery control.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems development and implementation;
• Carrying out feasibility studies for areas to be computerized;
• Preparing progress reports of the systems development efforts;
• Designing, recommending and evaluating systems to ensure adherence to established performance standards; implementation, maintenance and documentation standards of systems; preparing performance reports; planning, monitoring and evaluating program activities;
• Ensuring that program/organization goals and systems standards are maintained;
• Liaising with user management for information processing;
• Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and detailed specifications.

Candidates seeking this position must have at least a Masters degree in computer science, information technology management and or related field and the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) and/or CCNA certification; Database Management Certification (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL); Web development certification (PHP, HTML, ASP) and ICT Audit and security certification. They should have at least Four (4) years experience in a busy ICT environment, two (2) of which must be in a managerial level.

Terms and Application Procedure

KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied for and the area of specialization (in the case of Policy Analysts) on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. 

The application should be addressed to:

The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, 

Nairobi

All email applications should be sent to: hr@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach not later than close of business 22nd February 2013

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KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.