Director ICT

This position is responsible for provision of general administration and technical ICT support to the County.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible to plan, monitor and evaluation programs activities ensuring ICT goals and objectives are met. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level shall include: –

• Influences or changes broad practices or policies affecting a whole department or division
• Has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the Directorate
• Provide leadership, vision and management of ICT
• Prepare strategic and operational plans for the ICT directorate
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure in line with county development plans
• Ensure ICT systems comply with regulations and legal requirements
• Oversee development, design and implementation of new system and maintenance of old systems.
• Maintains the integrity and continual operation of ICT network including wireless networks. Serve as primary contact with outside vendors in the generation of RFRS, bids, contracts and agreements
• Responsible for ordering, acquisition, inventorying and disposition of computer hardware and software.
• Develops, review and certify all back –up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure in line with county development plans
• Ensure ICT systems comply with regulations and legal requirements
• Oversee development, design and implementation of new system and maintenance of old systems.
• Maintains the integrity and continual operation of ICT network including wireless networks. Serve as primary contact with outside vendors in the generation of RFRS, bids, contracts and agreements.
• Responsible for ordering, acquisition, inventorying and disposition of computer hardware and software.
• Develops, review and certify all back –up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
• Prepare strategic and operational plans for the ICT directorate.
• Participate in Budgeting process.
• Manage performance of staff within the Directorate of ICT.
• Develop ICT governance framework.
• Ensure adherence to principles of good governance within the Directorate.
• Represent the Directorate in Committees of Management.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data
  Communication or any other ICT related discipline from a recognised institution;
  CCNA
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated a high level of competence and outstanding management qualities in computerised information systems; and
• A thorough understanding of the County goals and objectives and the ability to interpret and apply them to the computing management concepts.
• Troubleshooting skills,
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Computer misuse and cybercrime act, 2018, Data Protection act etc.)
• Knowledge of professional standards (e.g., COBIT, ITIL)
• Ten (10) years of service three (3) of which must have Served in the grade of Deputy Director, ICT or in a Comparable position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years.

Method of Application
All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU

NOTE:

ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applications should reach the Board on or before Friday 24th January, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following institutions:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)