Ref: ACA/CICT/7/2015
1 Post
Background: Pursuant to its determination to create a favorable environment for investments to thrive, the Government of Kenya enacted the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008 being an Act of Parliament to prohibit trade in counterfeit goods.
The Act establishes the Anti-Counterfeit Agency for the purposes of
(a) enlightening and informing the public on matters relating to counterfeits;
(b) combating counterfeiting trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods in Kenya;
(c) devising and promoting training programmes on combating counterfeits;
(d) co-coordinating with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting.
Job Description
The Chief ICT Officer is responsible to the Deputy Director Finance & Administration and will inter alia be:-
in-charge of the Information & Communication Technology division;
formulate and implement the Agency’s Information & Communication Technology policies and strategies;
advise the Agency on technological solutions related to Information & Communication Technology to enhance service delivery;
manage information technology training programmes for staff;
develop information technology standards;
develop relations with all Information & Communication Technology service providers;
implement connectivity and maintenance of Information & Communication Technology
Job Specifications
The person must have:-
a Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized university;
a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
at least five (5) years in the grade of Senior Computer Analyst/Programmer or seven years in a comparable position;
attended a management course lasting for not less than three (3) months at a recognized institution;
experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes;
experience in Microsoft NET, JAVA, C+++, ASP.net
knowledge in systems and database design including ERP systems
knowledge of web development applications including PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript among others;
attended a Strategic Leadership/Management Course from a recognized institution;
Web Design and management training or knowledge, and other certification in specialized ICT packages will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants to attach copies of professional, academic certificates, national identification card and other testimonials.
The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers.
In addition, applicants must attach copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies:
Criminal Investigations Department.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Applications should be hand delivered or through post marked with clear reference to reach the undersigned by 31st July 2015 at 4.30 pm.
The Executive Director/CEO
Anti-Counterfeit Agency
Telposta Towers, 4th floor
P.O. Box 47771 GPO 00100
Nairobi
The Anti-Counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.