• Designing, developing, testing, and implementing software solutions as per user requirements;
• Providing technical expertise for requirements analysis to enhance the quality of system design;
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining ICT systems;
• Liaising with vendors on installation, configuration, and maintenance of applications, network systems, and infrastructure;
• Providing user support and training;
• Maintaining and configuring systems and databases;
• Devising and implementing measures to enhance safety, security, and accountability for ICT systems and infrastructure;
• Undertaking repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
• Drawing specifications for ICT equipment;
• Receiving, verifying, and installing ICT equipment;
• Analyzing and reporting on the performance of assigned systems and applications to guide owners in the development of business cases for necessary upgrades;
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining support documentation to assist end-users with restoring services;
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical support while monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on systems performance;
• Contributing to building capacity within the ICT technical team and ensuring effective knowledge sharing and mentorship.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of network, system, and application security solutions to highlight areas of non-compliance and inform the development of improved practices and processes;
• Managing the allocation of access privileges of users to ensure appropriate security settings are applied as per organization policies and application owner-defined parameters;
• Investigating security breaches to guide the refinement of information security policies and practices;
• Providing virus protection defenses, reviewing information systems for breaches in security, and securing servers from unauthorized use;
• Monitoring data transactions in and out of a network environment.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least four (4) years of cumulative relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering, or any other ICT-related discipline with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Project management skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player

How To Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A – (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B – (Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose a copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 21st November 2023 to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI

NOTES:

• The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
• Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
• KNEC Grade 2 and Grade 3 positions are on 5-year contract terms of service and renewal is subject to performance;
• KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.