Director of ICT - JG -R

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer, Information Communication Technology. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: Development and management of information of ICT policies and programmes within the County Public Service; drawing IT plans for implementation;
• coordinating of all Information Technology Programms in the County Public Service; Overseeing the preparation and utilization of Departmental Budget; coordinating staff matters;
• preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines are adhered to.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology; Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Data Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent qualification a recognized institution;

ii) Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology; Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Data Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent qualification a recognized institution;

iii) At least twelve (12) years’ relevant experience in Information Communication Technology, three (3) of which must be in a senior management position in public or private sector.

iv) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;

v) Demonstrated a high level of competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems; and

vi) A thorough understanding of the national goals and objectives and the ability to interpret and apply them to the computing management concepts.