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Senior ICT Officer, ICT Department
Ref No. CAK/01.02/2024
Job Description
Systems Administration
- Administering user accounts, permissions, and access rights on the Active Directory and systems databases.
- Offering service and infrastructure support to users.
- Maintaining on-site and off-site data centres;
- Implementing and updating the data disaster recovery plan and back ups
- Ensuring the availability, capacity, security, stability and performance of all systems in use at the Authority;
- Assisting with researching, planning, implementing and installation of new servers/systems in the ICT environment;
- Controlling access permissions and privileges to various databases
- Recommending periodic upgrades to the systems, database servers and database management systems software’s.
- Evaluating and improving ICT Systems and processes to provide a more efficient ICT environment;
- Evaluating and testing new software to ensure its operability on the Authority’s network;
- Updating of systems documentation, setups and protocols;
- Designing and carrying out the implementation of back up procedures, security measures and guidelines to safeguard ICT installations and systems against violations either accidental or unauthorized;
- Monitoring performance and managing system parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users;
- Undertaking back- end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
- Allocating system storage quotas and advising future storage requirements for the database /file server system;
- Creating system backup schedules and test for their effectiveness.
- Reviewing, test implemented ICT business continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans for the Authority.
- Implementing ERM and BCM within the department
- Implementing ISMS and QMS within the department
- Supervising various ICT outsourced services as per agreed signed SLA’s
- Managing and ensure effectiveness of CAK servers and systems, including those hosting ERP, CMS, ICT Helpdesk, SharePoint (for document management), CAK Portals (E-filing portal, Staff HRMS portal, Recruitment portal, eProcurement portal), mobile applications, e-mail and backup servers/systems at the DR site, and their associated operating systems and software;
- Managing and ensuring optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, firewall, switches, Wi-Fi devices, UPSs, PABX etc.;
- Managing and ensuring effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions and intrusion detection systems;
Network Administration
- Initiating development and implementation and reviewing of policies and procedures
- Ensuring the availability, capacity, security, stability and performance of the networking infrastructure in the Authority;
- Monitoring network traffic and ensuring optimal speeds and capacity are being met;
- Updating documentation on networking setups and protocols at the Authority;
- Creating backup for all network configurations;
- Conducting the investigations, dawn raids and seizures in digital evidence gathering in collaboration with other departments.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science/ Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Have five (5) years relevant work experience;
- Certification in any of the following CCNA, MCSE/ MCTS/ MCITP/ ITIL/ CCNP/ CEH/ SQL;
- Certification in Microsoft NAV and CRM;
- Member of a professional body if applicable;
- Knowledge of Programming;
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Graduate Intern, Consumer Protection
Ref No. CAK/02.02/2024 – CAK/05.02/2024
The Authority operates a One-Year Internship Program for University graduates. The objective of the program is to expose graduates joining the labour market to a real work environment in order to enhance their skillsets and employability.
Kindly Note:
The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Program;
- Incomplete applications will not be considered; and
- Diversity balance considerations will be applied in the selection process.
Academic Qualifications
- Consumer Protection – Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Law, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
General requirements for Graduate Internship Positions:
- Beneficiaries of the Authority’s previous Young Professionals and Internship Programs are not eligible;
- Must be below 35 years of age.
Graduate Intern, Risk and Quality Assurance
Ref No. CAK/02.02/2024 – CAK/05.02/2024
The Authority operates a One-Year Internship Program for University graduates. The objective of the program is to expose graduates joining the labour market to a real work environment in order to enhance their skillsets and employability.
Kindly Note:
The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Program;
- Incomplete applications will not be considered; and
- Diversity balance considerations will be applied in the selection process.
Academic Qualifications
- Risk & Quality Assurance – Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
General requirements for Graduate Internship Positions:
- Beneficiaries of the Authority’s previous Young Professionals and Internship Programs are not eligible;
- Must be below 35 years of age.
Graduate Intern, Finance
Ref No. CAK/02.02/2024 – CAK/05.02/2024
The Authority operates a One-Year Internship Program for University graduates. The objective of the program is to expose graduates joining the labour market to a real work environment in order to enhance their skillsets and employability.
Kindly Note:
The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Program;
- Incomplete applications will not be considered; and
- Diversity balance considerations will be applied in the selection process.
Academic Qualifications
- Finance – Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
General requirements for Graduate Internship Positions:
- Beneficiaries of the Authority’s previous Young Professionals and Internship Programs are not eligible;
- Must be below 35 years of age.
Graduate Intern, Human Resource and Administration
Ref No. CAK/02.02/2024 – CAK/05.02/2024
The Authority operates a One-Year Internship Program for University graduates. The objective of the program is to expose graduates joining the labour market to a real work environment in order to enhance their skillsets and employability.
Kindly Note:
The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Program;
- Incomplete applications will not be considered; and
- Diversity balance considerations will be applied in the selection process.
Academic Qualifications
- Human Resource & Administration – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management /Development, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
General requirements for Graduate Internship Positions:
- Beneficiaries of the Authority’s previous Young Professionals and Internship Programs are not eligible;
- Must be below 35 years of age.
Method of Application
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications quoting the respective Job Reference number to:
The Ag. Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya P.O Box 36265-00200 NAIROBI.
Through;
Email: recruitment@cak.go.ke
The application shall include:
- Application letter;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Copy of National Identification Card;
- Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and
- Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional/ academic referees.
Applications close on 11th March, 2024 at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.