Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) was set up in 2015 as set out in the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) act no. 22 of 2014 (and KNQF Regulations, 2018) to coordinate and harmonize the various levels of education; and to create a database of all qualifications in the country.
Learners Record Database Officer (Systems Development)
KNQA GRADE 6 -ONE (1) POST-REF NO. KNQA/NO.12/2020
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 54,164 to 72,695 pm
Leave Entitlement: 30 days per financial year
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable .

Key Duties and responsibilities
1. Write and rewrite System Requirement Specifications (SRS) documents for new systems and help their implementation as well as monitoring their effectiveness;
2. Interpret Authority’s System Requirement Specification (SRS) documents and develop, implement applications and programs;
3. Handle the transfer of data from the existing system (s) to new platforms;
4. Maintain software Application versions;
5. Confer the users’ requirements and the proposed solution (s) with the Head ICT;
6. Write documentations and operating manuals for the systems developed;
7. Test and modify systems to ensure that they operate reliably;
8. Analyze the impact of applying data systems to the areas of concern within the Authority and provide recommendations on upgrades if necessary;
9. Analyze how well the software, hardware and the wider IT system fit into the Authority’s needs; 10. Examine the current systems and propose for changes or upgrades;
11. Gather internal and external users’ requirements and feedback for the purpose of improving the efficiency and reliability of the systems; and
12. User training and support;

Job Skills: Not Specified

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
i) Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF level 7 or equivalent) in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
ii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Please note:
i) It is an offense to include false/incorrect information in the application. Any incorrect/misleading information may lead to disqualification/legal action;
ii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iii) KNQA is an equal employer therefore people with disabilities, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply;
iv) Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce the originals of their national ID/ passport, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and current compliance certificates for the requirements of chapter six of the Kenyan constitution during interview.

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications on or before 24th September, 2020 (at 5pm) both electronically through knqa.go.ke@gmail.com and hard copies send to: -
The Director General
Kenya National Qualifications Authority
Uchumi House,6th Floor, Aga Khan Walk
P.O Box 72635-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254-020-2100272
If you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the above specified criteria for any of the above positions, submit (both electronically and hard copies) of your cover letter, together with copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your updated detailed Curriculum Vitae, including other things your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who are familiar with your qualifications and/or work experience.
Scan and send your application electronically as a one pdf attachment/document with ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ as the subject line. The hard copies should be marked with ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ on top of the envelope.

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