ICT Officer II - Grade Ad 8 [System/Programme Developer]

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful system and software development.
• Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security.
• Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution.
• Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability.
• Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department.
• Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software.
• Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems.
• Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance.
• Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design.
• Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications.
• Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software.
• Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems.
• Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures.
• Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure to promote quality teaching and learning.
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or a related field.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in the public or private sector.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should submit five (5) hard copies of their application letter containing email address, daytime telephone contacts, detailed Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, membership to professional associations, and names/contacts of three referees), and certified copies of academic and professional certificates to the Registrar, Administration & Human Capital. Additionally, a running PDF file of the entire package must be emailed to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke.