Database and Applications Administrator at IPOA

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:

1. Designing, developing and implement software application systems and models; and
2. Designing, building and implementing database systems.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

1. 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;
2. Implementing software and applications in the Authority;
3. Implementing database architecture that satisfies the Authority's requirements;
4. Maintaining data integrity and security;
5. Implementing and maintaining Database Management Systems (DBMS)
6. Maintaining and ensuring security of database systems and applications;
7. Providing database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
8. Updating all records in the division;
9. Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the;
10. Implementing risk mitigation measures; and
11. Developing and implementing individual work plans.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Professional Certification in any two of the following: - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Certificate in ethical hacking.

Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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