- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 9 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
Principal Information Communications Technology Officer at National Research Fund
Principal Information Communications Technology Officer
Basic Salary:96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299
House Allowance:35,000
Commuter Allowance:8,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Relevant professional certifications in ICT such as CCNA, CCNP,MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Membership to ICTAK or any other relevant professional body;
- Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer application; and
- Shown merit and liability as reflected in work performance and results.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail:
- implementing ICT policies and strategies;
- analyzing, designing coding testing and implementing computer programs;
- developing, installing and upgrading ICT systems and infrastructure;
- performing scheduled maintenance and using ICT applications;
- configuring and upgrading the National Research Fund website, equipment and networks;
- creating network security controls;
- verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
- implementing systems and network security;
- drawing up specifications on ICT hardware/ equipment;
- recording faults and repair of faults in computers and related accessories; and
- Providing technical support and logging of incidents in Directorates.
Method of Application
Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a filled Application for Employment Form, cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to: recruitment@nrf.go.ke
OR
deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref No: …. of the position you are applying for to the National Research Fund Offices, NACOSTI Plaza, Upper Kabete, 3rd Floor; Addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
National Research Fund
NACOSTIPlaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
PO Box 26036 – 00100
NAIROBI
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 30th JUNE, 2025. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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