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Director, Corporate Services – ICTA 2 (1 Position)
ICTA/DCS/O1/2023
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, five(5) of which should have been in senior management position;
- Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, Human Resource
- Management, Economics, Business Administration; Finance, Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or Equivalent Qualification from a recognized institution;
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Be registered with a relevant professional body;
- Be of integrity, transparency and accountability as per Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya,2010;
- Have a clear understanding of the ICT Authority’s Mandate and the role of the Corporate Services Directorate in realisation of that mandate; and
- Have demonstrated outstanding professional, managerial and leadership competence as reflected in Work Performance and Results
Competencies and Skills
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- A Strategic mind-set
- Managerial skills
- People management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Managing Performance
- Customer and stakeholder orientation
- Strategic visioning and innovative thinking
- Budgeting and resource management
- Change Management
- Technology Savviness
Responsibilities:
- The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for overall coordination of corporate services functions of the Authority.
Functions
- Develop and implement a dynamic Corporate Strategy in tandem with the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
- Provide oversight to the Authority’s Human Capital Affairs;
- Coordinating staff Medical Scheme, Pension Scheme and other staff welfare issues;
- Aligning the HR strategy to the organization’s Strategy including Succession Management;
- Prepare Annual Budgets;
- Prepare Financial Reports and Budget Performance reports for ICTA;
- Liaise with Kenya National Audit Office for efficient and timely audit of the ICTA’s accounts;
- Provide oversight on Records Management Operations;
- Manage Performance System in the Authority;
- Liaise with other Statutory and Regulatory authorities on financial and taxation requirements for compliance;
- Oversee the Human Resource Management and Development function of ICTA;
- Oversee Administration, Transport and Logistics, Assets Management of ICTA; and
- Coordinate Information Communication Technology Services
- Initiate the development of ICT strategy and ensuring oversee implementation of business plan
Job Specifications
The specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Develop and implement a dynamic corporate strategy in tandem with the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
- Provide oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs;
- Coordinating Staff Medical Scheme, Pension Scheme and other Staff Welfare issues;
- Aligning the HR strategy to the organization strategy including succession management;
- Prepare Annual Budgets;
- Prepare Financial Reports and Budget Performance reports for ICT Authority;
- Liaise with Kenya National Audit Office for efficient and timely Audit of the ICT Authority’s Accounts;
- Provide oversight on records management operations;
- Manage performance system in the Authority;
- Liaise with other Statutory and Regulatory Authorities on financial and taxation requirements for compliance;
- Oversee the human resource management and development function of ICT Authority;
- Oversee Administration, Transport and Logistics, Assets Management of ICT Authority; and
- Coordinate Information Communication Technology Services
- Initiate the development of ICT strategy and ensuring oversee implementation of Business Plan
Director, Standards & Programmes – ICTA 2 (1 Position)
ICTA/DSP/O2/2023
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, five (5) of which should have been in senior management position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electronic and Electrical, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Industry Certification such as CCNA, CISA, OCP, ITIL, COBIT, CISSP, CCSA among others
- Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
- Clear understanding of the National development goals, Vision 2030 and the role of ICT in achievement of the same
Competencies and Skills
- Strategic thinker and decisive
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Strong entrepreneurial skills and aptitude
- Strong business negotiation skills
- Proven leadership skills and experience
- Ability to build personal relationships
Responsibilities:
- The Director, Standards and Programmes will be responsible for providing Strategic Leadership and direction on Standards
- Development, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Certification matters as well as the Management of Critical
- ICT Projects being implemented by the ICT Authority for the Government of Kenya.
Functions
- Develop Government Enterprise Architecture;
- Develop and Review ICT Standards for the Public Service;
- Identify new areas for ICT Standards Development for Application in the Public Service;
- Regulate the Design, Implementation and Usage of ICT Service in Public Service.
- Monitor and Evaluate ICT Standards to ensure they are in line with market trends;
- undertake Quality Assurance in the development and implementation of ICT Standards
- Carry out audit to assess levels of compliance to Standards by MCDAs and recommend appropriate measures;
- Assess ICT service providers for accreditation and certification;
- Certify ICT Professionals working for the Public Service;
- Undertake stakeholder training and awareness on adoption and use of ICT;
- Design, implement and review strategic ICT projects across the Public Service.
- Ensure that projects are implemented within the framework of the Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA)
- Responsible for ensuring that ICT Projects are supported by the best practise knowledge and demonstrate business value and financial Viability;
- Coordinate implementation of ICT Projects and programmes.
Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Coordinating development of Government Enterprise Architecture;
- Alignment of ICT standards development strategies with the Public Service ICT needs for increased efficiency and value for money;
- Overseeing development and review of ICT Standards for the public service;
- Facilitating identification of new areas for ICT Standards development for application in the Public Service;
- Coordination of continuous assessment and evaluation of ICT standards to ensure their alignment to market trends;
- Monitoring and evaluating ICT Standards to ensure they are in line with market trends;
- Overseeing quality assurance in the development and implementation of ICT Standards
- Designing, implementing and reviewing strategic ICT projects across the Public Service;
- Coordinating the Authority’s ICT Plans, Projects and Programmes;
- Ensuring that ICT Projects are supported by the best practice knowledge and demonstrate business value and financial viability;
- Ensuring that projects are implemented and Government Of Kenya ICT Systems are carried out using Government Of Kenya ICT Standards;
- Ensure that the performance of each project is measured throughout the life cycle;
- Overseeing Accreditation and Certification of ICT service providers in the Public Service;
- Coordinating Certification of ICT Professionals working for the Public Service;
- Facilitating stakeholder training and awareness on adoption and use of ICT Standards;
- Liaison with key stakeholders in the development and review of Standards;
- Establishing partnerships with national and international standards organization; and
- Reviewing performance reports of ICT standards schemes on quarterly and annual basis.
Deputy Director, Capacity Development – ICTA 3 (1 Position)
ICTA/DPIC/O3/2023
Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public Services or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Project Planning & Management, Social Sciences, Business
- Management/Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Education Project Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Business
- Management/Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
- Leadership Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Professional Certificate in Training from a recognized Institution
- Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution
- Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance.
Competencies and Skills
- Management experience in leading and developing an ICT support team
- Analytical skills; able to evaluate information and situations and take sound decisions
- Project management skills and ability to prioritise
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –
- Training developments at Regional and International levels;
- Presenting Departmental budget to the CEO/Board for further consideration; and
- Coordinating Departmental resources and activities.
- Developing policy documents, curriculum for training and capacity building;
- Ensuring capacity development and literacy operating plans and work plans of the strategy are implemented;
- Working together with the Director, Programmes & Processes and ICT project stakeholders to develop needs-based capacity building strategies in line with Government’s Policies and Standards;
- Liaising with the International Authority Foundation on Review of Training materials;
- Networking with Government stakeholders and identify ICT capacity gaps, develop innovative programmes that address the needs whilst maintaining quality and efficiency in service delivery;
- Supporting engagement of Governments of Kenya Ministries, Departments & Agencies as well as other stakeholders for ICT capacity and literacy development;
- Staff performance management; and
- Preparation of Board Papers on ICT Capacity Development issues.
- Proven leadership skills
Deputy Director, Standards & Processes – ICTA 3 (1 Position)
ICTA/DSP/O4/2023
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management;
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electronic and Electrical Engineering,
- Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electronic and Electrical, Business Information
- Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Industry Certification such as CCNA, CISA, OCP, ITIL, COBIT, CISSP, CCSA among others;
- Leadership Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
- A clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 and the role of the standards development in achievement of the same.
Competencies and Skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with others
- Excellent communication fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Planning and organizational skills
- Adaptation skills: ability to work well in a multicultural environment
- Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
- Creativity and Innovation
- People Management skill
- Proven leadership
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Initiating development of ICT Standards;
- Identifying, formulating, examining and analyzing Standards;
- Establishing partnerships with national and international Standards organization;
- Reviewing performance report of ICT standards schemes on quarterly and annual basis;
- Advising the Director on formation of Standards Technical Committees;
- Overseeing and facilitating activities of Standards technical committees;
- Approving and facilitating Standards dissemination, awareness and training activities;
- Approving reports on review of Standards for update, revision or retirement;
- Reviewing reports on compliance of Standards – uptake, adoption and certification
Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration- 1 Post
ICTA/DCS/O5/2023
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or any other Social Science from a recognized Institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the Human Resources, Management/Development/Planning, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management/Development or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Leadership Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management;
- Meets the provision of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
- Certificate in computer application skills; and
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Competencies and Skills
- Communicating skills;
- Managing and supervising people;
- Negotiations;
- Planning and organizing;
- Managing performance;
- Budgeting;
- Customer and stakeholder orientation;
- Analyzing and innovating;
- A good understanding of global HR Trends
- Coaching and mentoring;
- Strategic mindset and ability to influence
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating, development, implementation and review of HR policies, rules, regulations, strategies, procedures and guidelines;
- Coordinating recruitment, staff training and development programmes and industrial relations matters;
- Providing technical advice on HR issues and interpreting HR policies, rules, regulations and statutes;
- Overseeing Human Resource Management activities including preparation of HR budget, recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, career management, training and development, staff welfare, discipline, salary administration etc;
- Undertaking continuous appraisal and review of the Authority’s terms and conditions of service and making recommendations for improvement;
- Coordinating the implementation of the performance management system;
- Overseeing human resource planning and development;
- Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
- Overseeing training and development of staff;
- Coordinating Training Needs Assessments and ensuring implementation of suitable training programmes;
- Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of training and development programmes; (xii) Coordinating development and implementation of Performance Management System; (xiii) Coordinating development, implementation and review of Career Progression Guidelines;
- Facilitating human resource planning and succession management;
- Managing the Human Resource Information Management System;
- Managing employee relations;
- Maintaining staff discipline;
- Coordinating staff welfare schemes and programmes;
- Managing the payroll;
- Ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations related to HR;
- Managing staff separation; and
- Capacity building and performance management of staff.
Deputy Director, Planning & Research, Monitoring & Evaluation – ICTA 3 (1 Position)
ICTA/DSC/O6/2023
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, three (3) of which in management;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Management/Administration, Project Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Project Management, Strategic Management, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Management/Administration, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) or any other relevant statistical package from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Met the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution; 155
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability for effective planning, direction, and coordination of Monitoring and Evaluation activities.
Competencies and Skills
- Adaptation skills: ability to work well in a multicultural environment
- Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
- Collaboration and Team work
- Problem solving skills
- Partnership and Negotiation skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Project Management skills
- Strong leadership Skills
- People management skills
Deputy Director, ICT Infrastructure – ICTA 3 (1 Position)
ICTA/DSS/07/2023
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –
- At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Administration, Software Engineering or related field;
- Master’s degree in any of the following:- Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Administration, Software engineering or related field;
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution (v) Professional Diploma/Certificate in any of the following:-
- CompTIA A+ Certification.
- CompTIA Network+ Certification.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification.
- Cisco CCNA Certification.
- Cisco CCNP Certification. 83
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance.
Competencies and Skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Ability to conduct research into enterprise networking issues and products as required
- People Management Skills
- Proven Leadership skills
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Ensuring optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment e.g. routers and switches; and
- Ensuring network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
- Overseeing the Monitoring and administration of the Network to ensure continuous availability of services and respond to any arising network issue.
- Ensuring the Planning, designing and implementing of secure networks.
- Collaborating with relevant stakeholders on the development of Infrastructure Standards.
- Providing guidance on the Application of appropriate software to monitor Government of Kenya Ministries, Departments & Agencies networks and systems.
- Coordinating research on emerging issues on network and systems and recommend appropriate mitigations.
Responsibilities:
- This position holder is responsible for providing the Authority’s Strategic Leadership in Programme’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Learning. He/she will be responsible for designing, managing, monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for implementation of the Authority activities, programs and projects. Specific duties will entail: –
- Providing overall strategic leadership of Authority’s monitoring and evaluation strategies in accordance with the Authority’s strategic plan;
- Ensuring quality assurance of all of the ICTA’s programmatic work in line with Authority’s Strategic Plan;
- Providing leadership in the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building strategy;
- Ensuring programming and learning in implementation of the Authority programs;
- Ensuring the provision of periodic evidence-based information including statistics to the International Authority Office and Government;
- Overseeing the planning, design and implementation of the Planning & Research , Monitoring & Evaluation Department Work plan in accordance with the strategic goals of the Authority;
- Ensuring regular field visits to ensure quality of data collection and management systems and provide solutions; and
- Undertaking overall supervision and performance management of staff in the Division
Responsibilities:
- This position holder is responsible for providing the Authority’s Strategic Leadership in Programme’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Learning. He/she will be responsible for designing, managing, monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for implementation of the Authority activities, programs and projects. Specific duties will entail: –
- Providing overall strategic leadership of Authority’s monitoring and evaluation strategies in accordance with the Authority’s strategic plan;
- Ensuring quality assurance of all of the ICTA’s programmatic work in line with Authority’s Strategic Plan;
- Providing leadership in the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building strategy;
- Ensuring programming and learning in implementation of the Authority programs;
- Ensuring the provision of periodic evidence-based information including statistics to the International Authority Office and Government;
- Overseeing the planning, design and implementation of the Planning & Research , Monitoring & Evaluation Department Work plan in accordance with the strategic goals of the Authority;
- Ensuring regular field visits to ensure quality of data collection and management systems and provide solutions; and
- Undertaking overall supervision and performance management of staff in the Division
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to ICT Authority on hrrecruitment.icta.go.ke to apply