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POSITION: Information Technology Officer I, ICT, Office of the SDS

1.0. POSITION
TITLE: Information Technology Officer I SG 19
ORGANIZATIONAL ICT Unit, Office of the SDS
UNIT
PURPOSE OF THE Provide technical support to the Division Management (SDS) in managing ICT solutions and services
POSITION: for governance and education, in the implementation of programs and projects that meets strategic
goals and objectives,
and provide technical assistance to schools and learning centers in the integration of ICT in teaching-
learning in accordance with set policies, standards and methodologies for ICT development and use.

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2.0. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION CSC Requirements
STANDARDS: 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

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

PROVIDES SERVICES TO: SCHOOLS AND LEARNING CENTERS

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

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.

PROVIDES SERVICES TO:

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

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4.0. KEY RESULT AREAS: 6.0. MAJOR OUTPUTS:

a. ICT systems and infrastructure
ICT Plan (part of DEDP) aligned with REDP and National ICT
management
Framework

Division-based ICT systems
- Division & district offices technology infrastructure

b. ICT programs and projects

Localized plans and programs aligned with national/regional PPs
implementation
ICT integration in teaching and learning

Programs and projects implemented at the division, schools and

learning centers
c. Partnerships and stakeholder
MOA/MOU
management
Contracts

d. ICT policies and standards

implementation
e. Technical assistance to schools on
integration of ICT in school
governance, teaching and learning
f. ICT M&E
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
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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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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7.0. BASE COMPETENCIES:

Base Competence: Base Competence: Base Competence: Base Competence:

Self-management Interpersonal Thinking / Conceptual
Communication
( Personal Effectiveness) Effectiveness Skills
Self-Awareness and
Building Trust Listening Learning to Learn
Personal Clarity
Personal Effectiveness Relationship Building Oral Communication Skill Conceptual Thinking
Interpersonal
Proactivity Effective Speaking Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Teamwork / Working With Written Communication
Personal Leadership Critical Thinking
Teams Skills
Continuous Self-
Conflict Management Technical Writing Problem solving
Improvement
Time Management Networking Presentation Skills Strategic Thinking
Stress Management Partnership Building Facilitating Skills Decision making
Management of Personal Organizational
Negotiating Judgment or discernment
Resources communication
Influence/ Influencing Giving effective feedback Innovation and Creativity
Collaboration Resourcefulness
Organizational Sensitivity Objectivity
Organization Understanding Intellectual Versatility

Competence Specific To The Competence Specific To The

Base Competence: Base Competence:
Job: Job:

Attitudes / Aptitudes Traits Management 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 Honesty
Results Orientation Initiative
Safety Consciousness Organized
Service Orientation Risk Taking
Work Standards 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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