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Principal ICT Officer at ICT Authority

ICT Authority
June 02, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Specifications

An officer at this grade will be deployed in Corporate ICT and will be tasked with;


Implementing the formulation, development, and execution of ICT policies, strategies, and operational plans aligned with the Authority's Strategic Plan to guide internal digital transformation and technology adoption;
Implementing the automation of business functions and processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and optimisation in the Authority's operations and service delivery;
Implementing cybersecurity measures, guidelines, and controls to safeguard the Authority's ICT installations, systems, and databases against violations, threats, and unauthorised access;
Implementing effective disaster recovery and business continuity mechanisms, including backup procedures, failover systems, and recovery protocols for operational resilience;
Conducting the maintenance of the Authority's ICT infrastructure and systems, including networks, servers, applications, databases, and end-user devices, for effective and efficient operations;
Conducting efficient ICT support services to the Authority's users through helpdesk operations, technical assistance, incident resolution, and user request management;
Conducting the training of the Authority's users on the use of ICT systems, applications, and digital tools to enhance digital literacy and productivity;
Preparing advisory to management on ICT-related matters including technology investments, digital initiatives, system upgrades, security posture, and alignment with organisational objectives;


Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


Cumulative service of nine (9) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the grade of Senior ICT Officer or in a comparable and relevant position;
A Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field, from a recognised institution;
Professional certification in any of the following: CCNA, CISA, PMP, PRINCE2, OCP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, CISSP, CCSP, CCSA, CDMP, CBIP, CEH, AWS / Azure / Google Cloud certifications, or any equivalent certification, where applicable;
Membership in good standing of a relevant professional body;
A valid practising licence from a relevant regulatory body, where applicable;
A certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies as reflected in work performance and results.