Job Description

Department Of Education

Designation : TECHNICAL OFFICER - NETWORK & COMMUNICATIONS - SKOOLNET (Code- EDU23-00864)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.1. Implementing and supporting the operations of Network and Communication systems and services at the school level.

1.2. Assist schools on network and communication issues.

1.3. Assist to Document procedures for Network services in schools

1.4. Assist to Conduct test and/or experiment the technologies before recommending for implementation at the school level

1.5. Assist network and communication users at the schools with access to relevant network services where required.

1.6. Assist to Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet the requirements more efficiently and/or with greater reusability at the school level,

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. Diploma or preferably 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 Network, Communication, Cloud technology and security.

2.1.4. Relevant qualification in Network designing, technologies plus, successful completion of industry based courses in Cisco Networking, and other Networking platform qualification, 

2.1.5. Member of a recognized Information Technology body, which may be acceptable to the Public Service is desired

2.2. Knowledge:

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

2.2.2. Ability to research solutions and document procedures.

2.2.3. ICT in Teaching learning

2.3. Skills:

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

2.3.2. Implement and maintain new Network and Communication infrastructure at the school level in line with specifications using best practices and current technologies platforms.

2.3.3. Implement New and maintain existing schools network and communication infrastructure and systems in line with specifications using best practice and current technologies and platforms.

2.3.4. Essential skills in Network and Communication as well as security of networks and system in a school environment.

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 and management of Network and communication services as an Information Technology professional.

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K41,025 – K50,141

Job Location:

HEAD OFFICE