Job Description

Department Of Education

Designation : ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER - SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Code- EDU23-00859)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.1 Assist in implementing databases and applications for the Ministry of Education.

1.2 Assist to Maintain and enhance the Department centralized database

1.3 Assist to ensure the support and development arrangements on all technology components of the websites and intranet/portal are implemented efficiently and effectively.

1.4 Assist database and application users with training and application access. 

1.5 Manage client enquiries and take ownership

1.6 Carry out other duties, consistent with the above.

1.7 Incorporate Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Principles and values of Honesty, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Wisdom and Responsibility in programs, Activities and initiatives to foster positive work ethics.

2. QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

2.1. Qualification:

2.1.1. Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Information Communication & Technology is preferable or show tertiary ability and experience to perform on the job. 

2.1.2. Relevant qualification in Relational database and applications development technologies plus, successful completion of industry based courses in Database Management and administration, 

2.1.3. Preferably a member of a recognized Information Technology body, which may be acceptable to the Public Service.

2.2. Knowledge:

2.2.1. Have up to date knowledge of relevant information and standards of the Information and Communication Technology industry.

2.2.2. Relevant knowledge, information and standards of the Information and Communication Technology industry. 

2.2.3. Have relevant knowledge on ICT industry standards and practices relevant for this position (e.g. database designing, report generation, dashboards designs, workflow crafting, and database maintenance).

2.2.4. Ability to research solutions and document procedures.

2.3. Skills:

2.3.1. Must have good information and communication technology skills, and able to work with minimum supervision.

2.3.2. Assist to design, build, implement and maintain new or enhance existing databases, applications or systems, in line with specifications using a combination of programming techniques and database design software.

2.3.3. Assist employees or officers with Database or applications issues.

2.3.4. Develop interactive databases and dashboards for ease of data interpretation and decision making.

2.3.5. Database programming and cloud computing including AI

2.4. Experience:

2.4.1. Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar environment of Information and Communication Technology.

2.4.2. Implementing, managing and administrating databases, web applications, business process automation in a large organization as an Information Technology professional. 

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K38,145 – K46,621

Job Location:

HEAD OFFICE