Job Description
SECRETARY, ICT - SECURITY & AUDIT CONTROL- ONE (1) POST –
V/NO 107 /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, Security & Audit Control will be responsible to the Principal
Secretary for overall policy direction and coordination of ICT Security and Audit
Control. He/she will oversee the Cyber Security and Systems Audit & Control
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 ICT Security and Audit Control
functions;
(iii) strengthening governance and overseeing the formulation, implementation and
review of ICT Security and Audit strategies, guidelines, standards, procedures and
global best practice;
(iv) facilitating the review and development of enabling institutional, legal and
regulatory frameworks on ICT Security and Audit;
(v) spearheading resource mobilization, investment, budgeting, budgetary control
accountability and prudent utilization of resources;
(vi) overseeing the implementation of ICT Security and Audit standards, and best
practice and ensuring their consistent application in the Information
Communication Technology industry;
(vii) overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity assessments and audits in liaison
with other stakeholders;
(viii) advising the government on ICT Cybersecurity and Audit matters;
(ix) facilitating a framework for incident management;
(x) spearheading liaison and coordination of national ICT Security implementation
initiatives with other sectors;
(xi) facilitating research, development and implementation of cybersecurity and audit
best practice;
(xii) providing guidance on capacity building in cybersecurity and systems audit;
(xiii) providing leadership in public awareness and promotion of cybersecurity; and
(xiv) promoting government adherence to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability
principles for e-Government services.