The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Providing leadership in formulation and implementation ICT strategies;
• Ensuring adherence to ICT policies procedures and standards;
• Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
• Managing, coordinating and supervising ICT functions in the unit/division;
• Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
• Coordinating systems development, implementation and maintenance;
• Liaising with users to ensure that their ICT needs are met;
• Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
• Supervising and managing ICT projects within the planned time deadlines and budget projections;
• Coordinating information systems security audits, reporting and making recommendations to strengthen ICT security systems;
• Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal and submitting performance reports;
• Developing and implementing measures for staff capacity building;
• Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at management level;
• Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Certification in the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems
• Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Oracle certification;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Project Management Skills
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player.