Database and Applications Administrator II

About the role

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is recruiting a Database and Applications Administrator II (Grade IPOA 9, position consolidated) within its Information Communication Technology (ICT) Directorate, Enterprise Solution Development and Administration department, based at headquarters in Nairobi. The officer reports to the Senior Assistant Director, ICT and works on designing, developing and implementing software applications and database systems.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures for ICT database systems and applications, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, statutes and circulars
• Implement software and applications in the Authority
• Implement database architecture that meets the Authority's requirements
• Maintain data integrity and security, and maintain and secure database management systems (DBMS)
• Provide technical support for database systems and applications
• Update all records in the division and consolidate data for internal and external reports
• Implement risk mitigation measures and develop individual work plans

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
• Professional certification in any two of: CCNA, MCSA and Certificate in Ethical Hacking

Applications are made through the IPOA careers portal by 10 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a tax compliance certificate, a certificate of good conduct, clearance certificates from HELB and CRB, and an EACC clearance form. The salary range is KES 90,000 to 130,000.