Job Description
POSITION: ICT OFFICER II-DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (JSG 6)
Job Reference Number : V/No.18/2021
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 94,400 – 118,900 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for Implementing, installing, configuring,
and maintaining databases in line with Judiciary requirements.
Reporting Responsibilities: The job holder is responsible to the ICT Officer I
Area of Deployment: Directorate of ICT
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Providing continuous support of production database services to ensure
highest standards of availability, resilience, integrity, and performance required by Judiciary;
ii. Implementing, installing, configuring, and upgrading databases and applications in line with the Judiciary processes and policies;
iii. Providing first line technical support in resolution of database technical issues raised by users and log the same in the helpdesk;
iv. Developing business intelligence (BI) tools/solutions for business reports
v. Developing a detailed documentation relating to Databases and Systems.
vi. Establishing, implementing, maintaining, and testing database backup and recovery plans; and
vii. Ensuring adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly.
Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &
Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
ii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Experience:
Knowledge/experience working with preferably MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SAP HANA and MSSQL.
Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands-on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results