Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION- ICT Officer I-Research & Development (JSG 5)
Job Reference Number: V/No. 16/2022
Number of Positions: One (1)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 104,300 – 131,100 p.m.

Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for developing new solutions and technology to facilitate the capacity building of technical teams and identifying new innovative technology towards the achievement of adoption of technology for court services.

Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Senior ICT Officer
Area of Deployment: Directorate of ICT

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Creating and describing new original research and innovation ideas
within the field of information and communication technologies,
compare to the emerging technologies and trends and plan the
development of new ideas;
ii. Conducting the research & development from the ground up, creating
mutually beneficial linkages with reputable learning institutions to
grow the capacity of the technical teams at the Judiciary;
iii. Gathering relevant information by applying systematic methods, such
as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case
studies;
iv. Executing a systematic empirical investigation of observable
phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational technique;
v. Surveying and investigating recent trends and developments in
technology;
vi. Observing and anticipating recent trends and developments evolution,
according to current or future market and business conditions;
vii. Outlining the research methodologies and schedule in order to ensure
that the research can be thoroughly and efficiently executed and that
the objectives can be met in a timely manner;
viii. Undertaking research for ICT solutions for Business functions; and
ix. Supervising, mentoring and nurturing staff under supervision.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –
i. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer
Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &
Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology
(BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and
Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
ii. Possess at least one (1) Professional certifications in either Software
Engineering, System Administration or Network Administration (LPIC,
CompTIA Linux+, RHCE, VMWare, CCNA, CCNP, CSD, PSD 1, Zend
Certified PHP, PHP Developer, PCEP, or equivalent); and
iii. A Management course or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results

Experience:
i. A minimum three (3) years relevant work–experience with at least one
(1) year at Supervisory Level.
ii. Knowledge/experience working on Vulnerability Management, Threat
Intelligence, Python/PHP, bash scripting and/or PowerShell,
Penetration Testing, etc. is imperative.

Job Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem–solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands–on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by:
1. Filling an Online Application Employment Form available at the Judiciary jobs portal:
https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/ 
2. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: –
a) A letter of application;
b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any), community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), past and present and legal professional engagement;
c) Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment about the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement;
d) Copies of admission certificate to the roll of advocates, testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts;
e) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs (2 No.); and
f) Five (5) samples of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview: –
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation
• Ethics and Anti–Corruption Commission
• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau
• Recommendation from the relevant Professional Body, as the case may be, as being in Good Standing
• Advocates Complaints Commission
• Law Society of Kenya
Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application as the same will be verified by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 11TH MARCH, 2022 AT 5.00PM
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

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