ICT Officers

ICT Officer II opening at KeRRA seeks dynamic, degree-qualified Kenyan professionals ready to launch their careers supporting critical rural infrastructure nationwide. This Entry-Level, permanent role focuses on hands-on technical assistance, including systems support, basic programming tasks, hardware maintenance, and meticulous regional ICT asset management. If you hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and are eager to contribute essential digital expertise to a vital State Corporation, apply now to shape Kenya’s connectivity from the ground up.

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads & Transport established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to develop, manage, maintain and rehabilitate rural roads.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act the Board of Directors invite applications from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens who wish to be considered for the positions at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). The positions are as listed below are (Grade 4-12) on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Terms and conditions of service for the advertised positions shall apply as per the approved Human Resource Instruments of the Authority.

ICT OFFICER II KERRA GRADE 8 (2 VACANCIES)

REF No.: KeRRA/ICTO/45/2025

(a) Job Specifications:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for Bachelor’s Degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated Officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in: –

(i) Writing and test simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
(ii) Providing first line support to staff on systems deployed by the Authority including networks, ERP, websites;
(iii) Manage inventory of ICT assets in the regions. Updated inventory of assets shall be shared with the Principal ICTO Network and Infrastructure annually by the end of a Financial Year;
(iv) Maintaining up to date equipment register;
(v) Verifying, enhance and test simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
(vi) Installation and configuration computer systems;
(vii) Providing user support;
(viii) Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
(ix) Monitoring the performance of ICT equipment;
(x) Providing user support for applications & systems;
(xi) Maintenance of an up-to-date ICT equipment and issuance register;
(xii) Maintenance of Local Area Network (LAN) components;
(xiii) Providing support to users to enable effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
(xiv) Maintaining the Authority’s website;
(xv) Providing expertise on procurement of ICT assets when called upon. and;
(xvi) Documentation and implementation of an annual maintenance plan for all ICT assets in their purview.

(b) Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/engineering, IT, Programming, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Statistics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;