Young Professional – ICT Job PCF

IT Jobs. Policyholders Compensation Fund Jobs.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Develop and enforce ICT maintenance and data backup schedules to ensure system reliability and data integrity. Document compliance with backup policies and conduct successful recovery tests regularly.
• Support the receipt, installation, configuration, certification, commissioning, upgrading, repair, and maintenance of ICT systems and equipment. This includes desktops, laptops, printers, monitors, projectors, PABX, CCTV, biometric systems, UPS, and other related devices, to ensure consistent and reliable performance across all deployed assets.
• Monitor and report on the performance of ICT equipment and network traffic to identify issues promptly. Maintain adequate speed and capacity with minimal downtime per quarter.
• Maintain the department’s risk register and update regularly to capture and track identified risks.
• Update and maintain the corporate databases, website, and ICT equipment inventory, and prepare quarterly accuracy checks and verification reports for review.
• Assist in implementation of ICT work plans and budgets including preparing hardware and software specifications to guide procurement.
• Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), telecommunication systems, Active Directory, and e-mail services, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of firewall policies to prevent unauthorized access incidents. Control physical access to the network and server room in line with security protocols.
• Assist in facilitating seamless integration and interface between various ICT systems to enhance interoperability.
• Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports on ICT activities and projects in a timely manner.
• Promote staff awareness on technological advancements and emerging cybersecurity threats through regular training, sensitization, and communication.
• Implement and maintain an effective Quality Management System (QMS) within the department to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with set standards.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Telecommunication or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A master’s degree in computer science, Business Information Technology, Telecommunication or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• OR
• Professional qualifications in Networks, Systems, ICT Security, Databases.

How to Apply

Terms of Service

• Deputy Director, ICT – Five (5) year contract renewable subject to performance and retirement age.
• Driver – Permanent and Pensionable.
• Young Professional – One (1) year contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates, who must be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications including certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card or valid passport, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing current position, qualifications, working experience, current and expected salary, an email address and a daytime telephone number. The CV should also include the email and telephone contacts of three (3) professional referees who can speak on your competence, character and integrity. All applications, which must be on email, must contain the reference number and job title on the subject matter.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates in the interviews will be required to present and satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing certified copies of the following documents as an employment condition:

• A certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• A Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) i.e.
• Completed First Schedule (s.13) and a self-declaration form
• A clearance Certificate from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) in Kenya

MODE OF APPLICATION

• All applications should be sent via email: recruitment@pcf.go.ke.