Job Description
PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEM OFFICER, ODPC 4, ONE (1) POST- V NO.14/2022
An officer at this level will be responsible to the senior principal Information System for
planning, co-ordination, design, implementation and control of ICT infrastructure in the
office of Data Protection Commissioner. The Officer will develop, review and implement
ICT Networks, Security, Standards and Systems plans and strategies in line with the
National ICT Guidelines 2019 and the Digital Economy Blue print. The officer will also
ensure automation of ODPC process in line with digital government initiatives and ODPC
ICT policy.
The Officer will be responsible to Senior Principal Information Systems Officer.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 128,684 - 197,676 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 45,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 14,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PM
v. Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
i. Five (5) years’ experience in a related field,
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology,
Information Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology,
Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline from a recognized and
accredited institution;
iii. A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer
Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems,
Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Information
Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Telecommunications
Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iv. ICT Certificates from a reputable institution in any of the following: - Database
Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP,
Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL,
COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its
equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or
Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent);
v. Membership with recognized and relevant professional body of good standing;
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Develop, review and implement ICT Policies in line with the National ICT Policy
Guidelines 2019;
ii. Oversee full automation of ODPC processes;
iii. Design, deployment and maintenance of ICT Infrastructure to provide reliable
services;
iv. Develop and implement an ICT Business Disaster Management Strategy;
v. Facilitating approval of Information Systems Standards for application;
vi. Carry out of periodic systems audit of ICT Infrastructure;
vii. Implementation of ICT Standards Operating Procedures;
viii. Provide advisory services on matters related to ICT;
ix. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Principal Information
System Officer.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Supervisory skills;
ii. Presentation skills;
iii. Negotiation and Communications skills;
iv. Report writing skills;
v. Analytical skills;
vi. Attention to detail;
vii. Tactical skills;
viii. Problem solving skills and;
ix. Interpersonal skills.