The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens to fill vacant positions of a Database and Applications Administrator in Headquarters.
IPOA’s main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.
IPOA/HR/26/2026; DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR II
JOB GRADE IPOA 9 (1 POSITION)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 90,000 – 130,000)
Grade IPOA 9
Directorate
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Department
Enterprise Solution Development and Administration
Reports to
Senior Assistant Director, ICT
Job Purpose
This cadre is responsible for:
- Designing, developing and implement software application systems and models; and
- Designing, building and implementing database systems.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting in implementation policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures relating to ICT database systems and applications while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
- Implementing software and applications in the Authority;
- Implementing database architecture that satisfies the Authority’s requirements;
- Maintaining data integrity and security;
- Implementing and maintaining Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Maintaining and ensuring security of database systems and applications;
- Providing database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
- Updating all records in the division;
- Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the;
- Implementing risk mitigation measures; and
- Developing and implementing individual work plans.
Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Professional Certification in any two of the following: – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Certificate in ethical hacking.