Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
IV. Head Information & Communication Technology(ICT) - JOB GRADE WRTI 3: ONE (1) POST– ADVERT REF: NO. WRTI/4/2022

a) Job Purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for effective management of ICT systems, equipment and telecommunications system in the Institute.

b) Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Developing, implementing and maintaining of ICT systems;
(ii) Carrying out systems analysis, design and programmer specifications in liaison with users;
(iii) Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
(iv) Compiling overall systems documentation;
(v) Supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment, solutions and associated peripherals;
(vi) Recommending and supervising Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
(vii) Administering and maintaining web-based systems and database server’s configuration;
(viii) Documenting PAK network configurations and passwords of critical systems;
(ix) ICT Risk management and Business continuity;
(x) Maintaining Systems security and Databases;
(xi) Enforcing implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
(xii) Assisting in ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting;
(xiii) Management of outsourced ICT services and service providers;
(xiv) Development and maintenance of WRTIs intranet; and
(xv) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.

c) Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
(i) At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been at management level;
(ii) Bachelor Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
(iii) Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iv) PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification
(v) At least one IT management certification CompTIA Project+, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, CISSP, COBIT or other equivalent qualifications;
(vi) At least one information Security certification CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC or other equivalent qualifications;
(vii) At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional
(MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(viii) CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body in good standing;
(ix) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(x) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(xi) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified individuals should download the WRTI Application for Employment Form on the website, fill and forward the same enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact-both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to the address below not later than Monday 1st December,2022 at 4:30pm

Director/CEO
Wildlife Research and Training Institute P.O Box 842-20117
Naivasha, Kenya
Email: recruitment@wrti.go.ke 

Short-listed candidates will be required to obtain and be in possession of the following documents at the interview stage: -
• Police Clearance Certificate.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (Where applicable).
• Clearance from Kenya Credit Reference Bureau.

NB: The Institute shall submit names of all shortlisted candidates to EACC for integrity verification as per the new guideline hence submission of self-declaration form is not a mandatory requirement at this stage.

WRTI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action. In this regard, youth, women, people living with disabilities and those from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Applications without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only short- listed candidates shall be contacted.

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