Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, KNEC
GRADE 3 (1 POST)
(a) Job Specifications
(i) Providing leadership in formulation and implementation of ICT strategies;
(ii) Ensuring adherence to ICT policies, procedures and standards;
(iii) Undertaking a periodic review of ICT systems projects and recommending
improvements;
(iv) Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity.
(v) Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
(vi) Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
(vii) Supervising and coordinating the implementation of ICT projects;
(viii) Providing leadership to ICT project managers;
(ix) Overseeing systems development, implementation and maintenance;
(x) Preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines are
adhered to;
(xi) Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal and submitting
performance reports;
(xii) Overseeing ICT training programs and staff capacity building;
(xiii) Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services;
(b) Person Specifications
(i) At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which
should have served at management level;
(ii) Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(iii) Bachelors 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 the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD),
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and 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) Proficiency in computer application.
(c) Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
(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.