The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) was established in 1982 as a department in the then office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs. Its role was mainly to advice on all matters pertaining to population. NCPD’s mandate was further enhanced under Sessional Paper No. 4 of 1984 on Population Policy Guidelines, and was later revised, to form the backbone of Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2000 on National Population Policy for Sustainable Development. Basic Salary:  Kshs 44,000 (Minimum) –Kshs.78,920 (Maximum)   Job Purpose: This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.  Duties and responsibilities will entail: -   Duties and Responsibilities   Repairing ICT equipment and associated peripherals;  Receiving and installing ICT equipment;  Configuring new ICT equipment;  Performing routine systems, application and network startup and shutdown procedures and maintain control of records;   Configuring and testing of computer hardware and software n including network appliances;  Installing of server software and upgrading of existing servers;  Performing routine offsite backups for NCPD critical data testing and drills;  Patch management on applications, systems and appliances;  Website design and maintenance;   Setup and maintenance of applications including Email, ERP and database;  Managing helpdesk application and generation of quarterly reports;  Installing necessary hardware and software upgrades into ICT network;  Documenting and reporting on standards, compliance including ISO, RISK Assessment, PC;  Monitoring network performance; and  Maintaining support systems and training of users.  Requirements for Appointments   For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -  Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;  Proficiency in information communication related field such as information security, system development, programming and networking;