ICT Officer II - Grade Ad 8 System/Programme Developer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to: The Director ICT. This Officer is expected to: - Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful system and software development; Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security; Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution; Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability; Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department; Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software; Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems; Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance; Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design; Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications; Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software; Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems; Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures; Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure to promote quality teaching and learning; and Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor. PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS: For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: - A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field; Registration with a relevant professional body; and Experience: Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector go to method of application »