Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose for the Job
The jobholder is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising all activities related to the design, development/acquisition and implementation of KenTrade’s Information Systems and software applications.

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities
• Formulate policies, standards and procedures relating to development, acquisition and maintenance of software applications;
• Coordinate the collection of information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems;
• Analyze options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability;
• Validate adherence to standards and procedures in the software development lifecycle to minimize disruptions to business operations;
• Oversee translation of customer requirements into detailed project plans that meet budgets and deadlines;
• Coordinate system design, coding, testing, development, deployment, and maintenance;
• Recommend training initiatives for users of newly deployed systems;
• Evaluate budget and monitor software applications expenses;
• Spearhead tracking of KenTrade’s Software Application assets and License renewal records;
• Verify training needs for the divisional staff;
• Oversee staff recruitment within the Division;
• Present procurement needs of the Division;
• Coordinate periodic performance appraisal of ISD staff;
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Management or related field from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Information Systems or related field from a recognized Institution;
• Certification in Project Management such as PMP, Prince2 or Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, CISA/CISM;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• A supervisory Course lasting not less than 2 weeks;
• Experience of not less than eight (8) years;
• Must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents at the interviews;
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
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