Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The role is responsible for system administration, database administration, network administration and user support services. The position also handles software installation, configuration, design, data migration, monitoring system performance, system security, backups, troubleshooting, and data recovery.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
• Oversee network technology tools to ensure optimal performance of the applications and hardware;
• Develop and implement security measures to safeguard KNTC website, Intranet and respective portals;
• Spearhead the resolution of high priority and high impact application incidents to ensure secure systems are deployed;
• Lead the implementation of ICT policies

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Plan and implement databases to meet Corporate requirements.
• Monitor and enforce user access, controlling system access permissions and privileges to as per Corporate ICT policy.
• Receive issues and log in the issues to the user support register in order to provide first line support to users (network, application and end point security);
• Maintain ICT security tools and network security logs for system security audit purposes;
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, regional offices and partner stakeholders.
• Maintain the ICT asset register by ensuring recording of any asset movement as well as monitoring performance;
• Maintain the server room and ensure optimal operation of servers, air conditioning and cleaning of the server infrastructure;
• Apply system operating update PATCHES and configurations;
• Carry out Web design, update, maintenance and search engine optimization (SEO);
• Develop and maintain web portals and web applications;
• Document, analyze, prioritize and organize systems requirements specifications to facilitate development of systems to be utilized in the Corporation.
• Develop and present proposals and feasibility reports of new systems and enhancements of current systems;
• Raise purchase requisitions for ICT hardware and software purchases;
• Receive and forwards invoices for outsourced ICT services;
• Handles departmental petty cash for ICT incidentals;
• Align system requirements with business strategies and requirements; and
• Maintain system reviews and service level agreements to meet corporate objectives.

Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
• N/A
Responsibility for Physical Assets
• Office furniture
• Laptop/Workstation
• Servers and Enterprise Storage
• Security and Network devices
• Data and Information systems (ERP)
Decision Making / Job Influence
• Operational decisions
Working Conditions
• Predominantly works from an office setup and server room with regular field visits.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
NOTE: Kindly take note of the following revisions to the earlier job advertisement that appeared on the MY GOV Publication dated 5th April, 2022;
• Please note that this job advert closing date has been revised to 25th April, 2022
• The Position of Senior Office Assistant/Messenger has been revised to Grade KNTC 8;
The following Clearances will ONLY be required from successful candidates on offer of job and not at application stage;
• Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Good Conduct Certificate);
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission;
• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);
• Clearance from Higher Educations Loans Board (HELB);

Interested candidates are hereby called upon to apply in confidence to the address below via Post Office or Hand delivery or via the Email recruitment@kntc.co.ke, latest 25th April, 2022. enclosing cover letter, CV with full details of education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National Identity card.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA NATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
2ND FLOOR, KNTC COMPLEX
OFF NANYUKI ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA
PO. BOX 30587 – 00100
NAIROBI

KNTC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the Youth, Women, Persons with Disability and Persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KNTC does NOT charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.

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