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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
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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

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