Job Description

Department Of Education

Designation : TECHNICAL OFFICER - INTERNET SKOOLNET (Code- EDU23-00852)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.1. Assist in the planning, designing, testing and implementing of the operations of Schools portals or intranet/Internet sites for teaching and learning in schools.

1.2. Ensure the operation of the internet and Schools portal/intranet is maintained efficiently by updating the pages and content in consultation with schools and relevant authorities on the intranet and internet sites

1.3. Other school web based applications and related services are supported and maintained.

1.4. Ensure the support and development arrangements on all technology components of the school websites and intranet/portal are implemented efficiently and effectively.

1.5. Assist Teachers and students via various platforms to use to utilize Education ICT platforms for teaching and learning. 

1.6. Requires consultation with all stakeholders including ICT and ICT in Education service providers in implementing schools’ ICT projects both as a service and or infrastructure through the branch or the Division.

1.7. Carry out other duties, consistent with the above.

1.8. 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. Grade 12 level of education

2.1.2. Bachelor Degree in Information Communication & Technology or higher or show tertiary ability and experience to perform on the job. 

2.1.3. Relevant qualification in Web development technologies plus, successful completion of industry based courses in PhP/HTML and CSS. or Microsoft SharePoint

2.1.4. Relevant ICT for Education platforms to enhance teaching and learning

2.1.5. Must be 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. 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 websites or upgrade existing sites in line with specifications using a combination of programming techniques and web design software.

2.3.3. Assist in the construction of internets and extranets, web based networks accessible to teachers and students or creation of web portals, links and allow end-users to personalize a content and development of interactive information databases, building virtual learning environments (VLEs), and development of Learning Management System facilities for learning institutions on and off campus.

2.4. Experience:

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

2.4.2. Implementing portals/intranet. Internet, databases, web applications, interactive website development and management in an education setting as an Information Technology professional.

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K41,025 – K50,141

Job Location:

HEAD OFFICE