Job Description
SECRETARY, ICT E-GOVERNMENT & DIGITAL ECONOMY– ONE (1) POST –
V/NO 106 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.169,140 - Kshs. 324,430 p.m (CSG 4)
House Allowance: Kshs.80, 000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.24, 000 p.m.
Entertainment Allowance: Kshs.65,000 p.m
Extraneous Allowance: Kshs.60,000 p.m
Domestic Servants Allowance: Kshs.15,600 p.m
Leave Entitlement: Ksh.10,000 p.a.
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent/ Local Agreement
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be in the
grade of Deputy Director, ICT, CSG ‘6’ and above or in a comparable and relevant
position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer
Technology, Informatics, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing
Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Software/ Electronic
Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent qualification from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any
other related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) membership to a relevant professional body;
(v) outstanding managerial and administrative capability and wide professional
experience in Information Communication Technology Policies and e-
Government strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
and
(vi) demonstrated clear understanding of National Development Policies, goals and
objectives.
Note: Possession of a certificate in project management from a recognized institution
will be considered an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Secretary ICT, E-Government and Digital Economy will be responsible to the
Principal Secretary for overall policy direction and coordination of e-Government and
Digital Economy. He/she will oversee the functions of e-government Services, Data
Management, Research, Digital Innovation and Incubation, Software Development &
Digital Services, and E- Commerce & Entrepreneurship directorates. Specific duties and
responsibilities will include: -
(i) aligning ICT vision, mission and strategic objectives to Kenya Vision 2030, National
Digital Masterplan 2022-2032, Digital Economy Blueprint and Government agenda;
(ii) planning, directing, controlling and coordinating e-Government and Digital
Economy functions;
(iii) strengthening governance by overseeing the formulation, review and
implementation of e-Government, Data Management, Research, Digital Innovation
& Incubation, Software Development & Digital Services, E-commerce &
Entrepreneurship policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and global best
practice;
(iv) overseeing the implementation of e-Government, Data, Research Digital
Innovation & Incubation, Software Development & Digital Services, E-commerce
& Entrepreneurship standards and ensuring their consistent application in
government and industry;
(v) facilitating the review and development of enabling institutional, legal and
regulatory frameworks on overall e-Government and Digital Economy;
(vi) spearheading resource mobilization, investment, budgeting, budgetary control
accountability and prudent utilization of resources;
(vii) providing leadership in the promotion, development and implementation of
research, digital innovation & incubation, e-commerce & entrepreneurship,
software development & digital services in the ICT industry; and
(viii) advising Government and provide leadership in e-Government & digital economy
and promoting appropriate use of ICT in government services.