Deputy Director, ICT

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable Position Level: SHA 3 Remuneration: Basic Salary: Kes.243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 x 17,115 – 359,538 x 17,987 – 377,525 x 18,870 – 396,395 x 19,817 – 416,212 pa. House Allowance: Kes 65,000/=, Commuter Allowance: Kes 26,000/=, Entertainment Allowance: Kes 12,500/= Number of positions: 1 Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required: Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at Assistant Director, ICT or comparable. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution. Qualifications in Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent Database Management skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL/IBM), Web development certifications (PHP, HTML, ASP), or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution. Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution. Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results. Responsibilities: Job Purpose: This cadre is responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, professional advice, and effective management of all aspects of Information and Communications Technology to the Authority. Functions: Formulating, implementing, and reviewing information communication technology policies, strategies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Advising the Authority on matters of Information Communication Technology. Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory government targets in respect of ICT. Maintaining, monitoring, and updating ICT infrastructures in the Authority. Spearheading the digitization of Authority’s records. Reviewing business user requirements to automate operations and improve systems. Ensuring timely backup of Authority information and records. Developing technological solutions and seeking partnerships with relevant stakeholders for integration and implementation. Planning, developing, reviewing, implementing information communication technology corporate disaster recovery and business continuity strategy. Providing specifications and standards in the procurement of all information technology hardware, software, and services. Providing technical support services to ICT users and training them to acquire skills needed to implement computer-based information systems. Ensuring management, protection, and security of data. Maintaining and updating information communication technology hardware and software.