Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Deputy Director ICT (Systems) Job in Kenya

Background: The Teachers Service Commission was established in July 1967 by the Teachers Service Commission Act, Cap 212, Laws of Kenya to perform core teacher management functions of registration, employment, promotion and regulation of the teaching service. 

The TSC is currently established under Article 237(1) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) as a Constitutional Commission. 

The TSC in line with its corporate strategic plan, developed and adopted an ICT strategy which set out immediate, medium and long-term ICT plans. 

The strategy sought in part, to harmonize and integrate existing information systems and align to future initiatives as part of an overall project to mainstream ICT within the commission.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) wishes to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following vacant position:

Deputy Director ICT (Systems) 

TSC Scale 12 

(1 Post)

Advert 7/2014
 

Reporting to: Director ICT
 

Roles & Responsibilities
 

The Systems Manager will be responsible for the secure and effective operation of all computer systems, related applications, hardware and software that will be used. 

He/she will plan, direct, and/or coordinate activities in areas of electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, computer programming, data communication systems, security, and disaster recovery. 

The Systems Manager will:

• Assign, manage and review the work of software engineers, database administrators, ERP administrator, Non-ERP administrators, systems analysts, programmers, help desk officer and systems support, training functions, and other computer-related workers.
• Evaluate the functionality of systems.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess technology needs, system requirements and ensure that facilities meet user or project requirements.
• Develop business continuity policies and establishing, operating and maintain backup and recovery sites.
• Ensure adherence with software licensing laws.
• Implement and manage security or integrity and backup procedures.
• Evaluate the organizations technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Manage backup, security and user help systems.
• Provide user training, support, advice and feedback.
• Test and modify systems to ensure that that they operate reliably.
• Manage secure network access for remote users.
• Keep up-to-date with new technology.
• Design maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology or an equivalent qualification. In addition a Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology, or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in information systems with 3 years at a level of management.
• Experience in implementing ERP systems and managing them.
• At least 3 years’ experience in systems requirements specifications, analysis, design and development, testing, deployment and systems evolution.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team working skills.
• Organization and time management.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.

Remuneration Structure
 

TSC Salary Scale 14: Kshs.120,270x5,902 - 126,172x6,077 - 132,249x6,252 - 138,501x6,427 - 144,928x7,132 - 152,060x13,640 - 165,700x14,960 - 180,660 p.m.
 

TSC Salary Scale 12: Kshs.89,748x4,487 - 94,235x4,712 - 98,948x4,947 - 103,894 x5,195 - 109,089x5,454 -114,543x5,727 - 120,270p.m.
 

In addition to the salary the holders of the posts are entitled to:

1. House Allowance
2. Commuter Allowance
3. Air time
4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance Cover
5. Group Personal Accident cover
6. Membership to a Contributory Pension Scheme.

Applications including a one page Curriculum Vitae, copies of Professional / Academic certificates and testimonials should be submitted to:

The Secretary/Chief Executive
Teachers Service Commission
Private Bag
Nairobi.

To reach him on or before 5th December, 2014.

Gabriel K. Lengoiboni, EBS, CBS
Secretary/Chief Executive