Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT SUPPORT SERVICES –
(ICT), KNEC GRADE 3 (1 POST)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
(i) Providing leadership and coordinating the development and implementation of ICT
strategies, policies, and procedures in the Department;
(ii) Providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of ICT strategies;
(iii) Ensuring adherence to ICT policies, procedures, and standards;
(iv) Undertaking a periodic review of ICT systems projects and recommending
improvements;
(v) Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity;
(vi) Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
(vii) Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
(viii) Supervising and coordinating the implementation of ICT projects;
(ix) Providing leadership to ICT project managers;
(x) Overseeing systems development, implementation, and maintenance;
(xi) Preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines are
adhered to;
(xii) Preparing budgets, and work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal, and
submitting performance reports;
(xiii) Overseeing ICT training programs and staff capacity building;
(xiv) Recommending specifications for procurement of ICT equipment, software and
services.
a) Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
(i) At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should
have served at management level;
(ii) Master's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(iii) Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information
Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering, or other ICT-related disciplines
with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
(iv) Certification in any of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD),
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Oracle certification;
(v) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vi) Demonstrated merit in work performance;
(vii) Membership to a professional body;
(viii) Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful
applicants.
b) Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes
(i) Strategic thinking;
(ii) Analytical skills;
(iii) Project Management Skills
(iv) Strong communication and reporting skills;
(v) Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
(vi) Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
(vii) Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
(viii) Team player; and
(ix) Integrity.