JOB GROUP:

POSITION:

Technical
Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS

1.0. POSITION
TITLE:

Information Technology Officer I

SG

ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

ICT Unit, Office of the SDS

PURPOSE OF THE
POSITION:

Provide technical support to the Division Management (SDS) in managing ICT solutions and services
for governance and education, in the implementation of programs and projects that meets strategic
goals and objectives,

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and provide technical assistance to schools and learning centers in the integration of ICT in teachinglearning in accordance with set policies, standards and methodologies for ICT development and use.
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2.0. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
STANDARDS:

CSC Requirements
Bachelors Degree relevant to the job
2 years relevant experience
8 hours relevant training
Recommended additional requirements:
Should have 200 hours relevant training (80 hours education and 120 hours ICT related)
One year of relevant experience in supervisory function
IT project management experience (minimum of 3 years in at least 3 projects of varying ICT project
management areas)
Demonstrate ability to relate to different stakeholders & clients to identify ICT needs and requirements
Ability to identify resource requirements and mobilize resources for ICT projects

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3.0. PRIMARY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO:

SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT (SDS)

PROVIDES SERVICES TO:

SCHOOLS DIVISION MANAGEMENT

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

PROVIDES SERVICES TO:

SCHOOLS AND LEARNING CENTERS

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

PROVIDES SERVICES TO:

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

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Managing the effective implementation of ICT solutions and services for governance and
education; formulate a division ICT strategy and plans aligned with the region and national
plans for ICT

Providing technical assistance on the integration of ICT in teaching and learning

Providing technical assistance to schools on the establishment of ICT infrastructure that
will enable schools to effectively and efficiently operate
Providing capacity building to teachers on ICT-enabled solutions in collaboration with the
Curriculum Implementation Division.

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4.0. KEY RESULT AREAS:

a. ICT systems and infrastructure

management

Technical
Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS

6.0. MAJOR OUTPUTS:

ICT Plan (part of DEDP) aligned with REDP and National ICT
Framework
Division-based ICT systems
- Division & district offices technology infrastructure

d. ICT programs and projects

implementation

Localized plans and programs aligned with national/regional PPs

ICT integration in teaching and learning
Programs and projects implemented at the division, schools and
learning centers

e. Partnerships and stakeholder

management
g. ICT policies and standards
implementation

i. Technical assistance to schools on

integration of ICT in school
governance, teaching and learning

MOA/MOU
Contracts
Localized ICT policies and standards aligned with
National/Regional ICT policies and standards
Policies and standards implemented in division, schools and
learning centers
Capacitated schools and learning centers on ICT implementation
Identified ICT needs/requirements
Recommendations to address ICT needs
Technology updates

j. ICT M&E

M&E Systems and tools on ICT

M&E Findings and Recommendations

5.0. MAJOR TASKS:

ICT systems and infrastructure management

Manage and coordinate the implementation of ICT programs and projects in the division, schools and learning
centers to ensure that these projects meet the development objectives through participation and collaboration
among stakeholders and implementers
ICT programs and projects implementation
Lead the formulation of plans to ensure the strategic development and use of ICT in the division, schools and
learning centers through an identification of ICT needs and alignment with the goals and objectives of the division,
region and national office.
Partnerships and stakeholder management
Coordinate with the training and development division and other ICT partners on ICT capacity building to promote
the strategic use of ICT in education governance and integration in the teaching and learning process. This will be
done through an assessment of training needs and requirements, aligned with the divisions development
objectives
Manage and coordinate with the different stakeholders and partners to ensure that resources for ICT are
mobilized, services from partner providers and suppliers are efficiently delivered through set standards and
policies or partnership and stakeholder management.

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Technical
Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS

ICT policies and standards implementation

Manage the day-to-day provision of ICT services including the maintenance of technology infrastructure and
operation of ICT-based systems, ensuring that service delivery standards are met through regular and systematic
monitoring of system/technology performance
Technical assistance to schools on integration of ICT in school governance, teaching and
learning
Provide technical assistance to schools and learning centers in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning to
ensure the maximum and strategic utilization of ICT in collaboration with the Curriculum Implementation Division
Provide technical assistance to the LR management division in the efficient and effective harvesting of content,
development of learning resources to ensure that learning resources are compliant to the technical standards and
accessible to schools and learning centers.
ICT M&E
Coordinate with the Regional ICT and ICT Service at the national level on the monitoring and evaluation of ICT
programs and projects to ensure effective feedback, work integration and collaboration.through adherence to the
reporting and coordination mechanisms that are established.

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POSITION:

Technical
Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS

7.0. BASE COMPETENCIES:

Base Competence:
Self-management
( Personal
Effectiveness)

Base Competence:
Interpersonal
Effectiveness

Base Competence:
Communication

Base Competence:
Thinking / Conceptual
Skills

Self-Awareness and
Personal Clarity

Building Trust

Listening

Learning to Learn

Personal Effectiveness

Relationship Building

Oral Communication
Skill

Conceptual Thinking

Effective Speaking

Analytical Thinking

Written Communication
Skills

Critical Thinking

Proactivity

Personal Leadership

Interpersonal
Communication Skills
Teamwork / Working
With Teams

Continuous SelfImprovement

Conflict Management

Technical Writing

Problem solving

Time Management

Networking

Presentation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stress Management

Partnership Building

Facilitating Skills

Decision making

Management of
Personal Resources

Negotiating

Organizational
communication
Giving effective
feedback

Judgment or
discernment

Influence/ Influencing
Collaboration
Organizational
Sensitivity
Organization
Understanding

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Innovation and Creativity

Resourcefulness
Objectivity
Intellectual Versatility

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Base Competence:

Base Competence:

Attitudes / Aptitudes

Traits

Technical
Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS

Competence Specific
To The Job:

Management

Competence Specific To
The Job:

Leadership

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Planning

Integrity / Ethics

Advocacy

Adaptability

Organizing

Results Focus

Care and Concern

Analytical

Delegating

Judgment

Cleanliness and
Orderliness

Assertive

Coaching

Passion / Optimism

Confidentiality

Decisive

Managing Change

Accountability

Courtesy

Deference to authority

Program/ Project
Management

Cost Consciousness

Diplomacy

Integrity

Energy

Persistence

Flexibility

Quality Orientation
Results Orientation
Safety Consciousness
Service Orientation
Work Standards

Honesty
Initiative
Organized
Risk Taking
Tenacity
Reliability

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8.0. MOST IMPORTANT TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

8.1. TECHNICAL COMPETENCE:

KNOWLEDGE:

SKILLS:

Proficient in the use of MS Excel

Proficient in the use of MS Word
Basic literacy in using MS Powerpoint

BEHAVIOR:

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Technical
Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS