ICT SPECIALIST

Salary Grade : P3
Reports to : Executive Secretary.
Contract Duration : Four (4) Years renewable twice.
Job Location : Mombasa, Republic of Kenya.
2.1 Job Purpose

Responsible to the Executive Secretary for planning,
developing and managing information services that
will provide appropriate and timely information of the
Organisation.
2.2 Duties & Responsibilities
i. Develop and implements a variety of information
programmes and systems which respond to the needs
of NCTTCA in the areas of process automation, recordkeeping, statistical reporting, database and undertaking
operations such as the management of personnel
records, payment of salary and allowances, stock and
inventory management, and electronic connectivity;
ii. Establish and maintain information systems at the
Secretariat for collection and dissemination of transport
related information;
iii. Propose ICT strategy for the purpose of tracking
movements of vehicles and cargo;
iv. Advise on harmonizing ICT policies relating to transit
traffi c;
v. Develop database, ensures security of data, network
access and backup systems and ensure that the data
hosting provider is reliable and safe;
vi. Develop a LAN/WAN operating system for NCTTCA;
vii. Assist in developing web site for exchange of simple
information on ship movements, news, policy changes,
new requirements, new regulations and formalities;
viii. Develop and maintain internet and intranet
website and assist content providers in converting
documents to web format in the web server;
ix. Ensure that the NCTTCA staff in general, the
administration and fi nance in particular, have timely
access to accurate data and information relevant to, and
necessary for, the performance of their functions;
x. Serve as the technical advisor to the Executive
Secretary on issues pertaining to the automation of
human resource, procurement and supply, travel and
protocol services, network administration, as well as the
acquisition of appropriate hard and software;
xi. Carry out any day-to-day hardware and software
maintenance of computer equipment and peripherals
and;
xii. Carry out other duties that may be assigned by the
Executive Secretary.
2.3 Qualifi cations and Experience
The ideal candidate for the Northern Corridor Transport and
Transit Coordination Authority (NCTTCA), ICT Specialist
job opportunity must:
i. Hold a Master’s of Science Degree in Information Science
and Technology, Computer Engineering or Computer
science and a BSc Degree in Information Technology,
Computer Engineering or Computer Science from a
recognized University is a must;
ii. Have a combined national, regional and/or international
experience in the fi eld of information technology computer
science of not less than fi ve (5) years of which three (3)
is at senior level in either Public Institution or in any other
Internationally recognized Institution.
3.0 Key Skills & Competencies
i. Knowledge of ethical, social and legal issues related to
information systems;
ii. Considerable experience with setting up information
systems and networked applications and offi ce
automation systems;
iii. Ability to resolve basic hardware/software installation
and make minor adjustments to equipment and retrieve
information from data bases;
iv. Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of ICT
developments using through continuous professional
development;
v. Analytical and communication skills;
vi. Ability to accurately process information;
vii. Supervisory, customer care, research and team
building skills;
viii. Ability to work harmoniously with people of diff erent
nationalities and cultural backgrounds;
ix. High professional integrity and ethical conduct;
x. Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and resultsoriented;
xi. Leadership skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural
environment.
4.0 Language Profi ciency
English and French profi ciency, working knowledge of
either language is desirable. Having working knowledge of
both languages is an added advantage.
5.0 Eligibility Criteria
i. Minimum age of 25 and maximum age of 45 years at the
time of recruitment.
ii. Appointment terms are 4-year fi xed-term contract
renewable twice only;
iii. The post is open to Uganda and DRC Nationals only;
iv. Females qualifi ed candidates are encouraged to apply.
6.0 Job Benefi ts
The established post off ers attractive fringe benefi ts
including education allowance, a medical scheme and
insurance cover among others.
7.0 How to Apply
All suitably qualifi ed and interested candidates in DRC and
Uganda are advised to send their applications, detailed
curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certifi cates,
names and contact details of three (3) referees, and a copy
of National Identity Card or Passport showing the date of
birth. In addition, applicants are required to provide details
of at least three referees (not friends), one of whom should
be most recent Supervisor. Please quote the job title on
both the application letter and the envelope. For electronic
submissions, please quote the respective Job title on the
subject of the email and forward to the address given below:
NB:
Please submit your application either electronically or in
hard copy but not both.
Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age;
the job title; an application letter attached; have certifi ed
copies of their academic degrees and other professional
certifi cates; or fail to provide three referees shall be
disqualifi ed.
a. Applicants from the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) should address their applications to:
Le Coordonnateur, Cellule d’Appui et de Suivi
des programmes Régionaux et des activités des
corridors des transports (CEPCOR) ;