COMPUTER PROGRAMMER II

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

KEY RESULT AREA:  ICT PROGRAMS AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

• Provide support in the implementation of the CO and RO ICT programs

KEY RESULT AREA:  SOLUTIONS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

• Analyze solutions design and program specifications to determine appropriate programming approach/strategy through design consultations with Systems Analyst and Systems architect.

• Code and test programs in accordance with programming standards and test criteria to ensure that system components are working according to design specifications.

• Participate in systems and integration testing to ensure that all components work as one system and design specifications are satisfactorily met.

• Assist in system deployment and implementation to operationalize the system by providing technical support.

• Assist in capacity building by providing technical support in the development and conduct of training programs and appropriate courseware in accordance with the training plan

KEY RESULT AREA:  SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

• Administer the day-to-day operation of ICT systems installed (inclusive of application systems, database management systems, server systems and network and communication system) through an efficient, effective and automated monitoring system to ensure high availability, reliability and security and adhering to service level standards

• Fine tune and adjust programs to respond to emerging requirements, findings and recommendations from the periodic system review and evaluation to ensure system relevance, efficiency and effectiveness.

• Coordinate in the M&E of the software deployment by verifying if the system design meets performance criteria

• Develop and maintain documentation of programs in accordance with standards to ensure maintainability of program codes

KEY RESULT AREA:  ICT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS MONITORING AND EVALUATION ( M&E)

• Assist in the development of systems and tools to monitor ICT in the region.

• Gather data and provide inputs to reporting the progress of systems utilization, ICT plans, programs and project implementation to generate feedback and maintain management support through participation in the implementation of an M&E system within the regional office and schools division

KEY RESULT AREA:  ICT TECHNICAL ASSITANCE

• Provide support in capacitating division, schools and learning centers to operate ICT systems.

• Gather data to identify ICT needs of the region and schools division and help them prioritize their needs.

• Assist in the development and identification of ICT solutions to identified priority needs of the regions and schools division.

• Assist in providing the division, schools and learning centers with updates on breakthrough ICT technology in educational delivery and governance towards increased learning possible adoption