Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
VACANCY NO: 1/02/2023
Duties and responsibilities:
• Implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new technologies, system design development and maintenance;
• Manage project hardware and software packages and efficient networks administration;
• ICT infrastructure budgeting, and quality assessment;
• Update and maintain the IT/communication systems in both the Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU) and all the project counties;
• Update and maintain the developed Website, Web/ Mobile Applications;
• Maintain Data Center, management of Application Servers, ensure data security;
• Advise project staff members including those at county level on IT-related issues;
• Undertake trouble shooting of the IT system of the project;
• Advise the project on the procurement of hardware and software;
• Design develop platform for open purchase and sales orders;
• Advise the project on recruitment of external IT service providers;
• Will work in collaboration with the component heads in charge of implementing all the ICT4D interventions which include e-extension, e-voucher and Value Chain Management information system;
• Maintain project data management;
• Manage and maintain the Management Information System and the Accounting Software for the project;
• Train and facilitate PMCU and county staff to properly upload data on the Management Information System;
• Produce necessary reports using the online application and reporting systems.Academic qualifications and other requirements for the Position:

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Applied Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology from a reputable university;
• The candidate must have minimum 5 years’ experience of working in Information Technology sector out of which 3 years must be in government donor-funded development project;
• Programming knowledge or experience in languages like Java Script, PHP, HTML5, and relation databases like Microsoft SQL, MySQL and others;
• Experience in system development cycle inclusive data flow, work flow and to generate project specific reports;
• Graphic Communication, Graphic Design or Art (the medium which the project intends to use create the interface for the ICT applications);
• Experience in Geographical Information Systems.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants who meet the qualification requirements should send their applications along with copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae. They must also state their present employer, current position and names and addresses of two referees and daytime telephone and email contacts. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. KeLCoP is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications should be clearly marked quoting the reference number of the position applied for on the letter and envelope delivered to the address below:
The Principal Secretary
State Department for Livestock Development,
Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, 2 nd floor Room 219.
P. O. Box 34188-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

To reach on or before Monday, 16th February 2023 at 17:00 hours local time. Please note that electronic applications shall not be accepted. Hard copies only



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