Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will be responsible for development and maintenance of information systems and programs to support strategic goals and operations of the company, as well as planning and integrating growth of ICT functions and services.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1) Manage information technology and computer systems.
2) Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
3) Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance.
4) Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures.
5) Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
6) Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
7) Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
8) Audit systems and assess their outcomes.
9) Preserve assets, information security and control structures.
10) Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
1. Degree in Computer Science, Information Science/Technology, Business Information Technology or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution
2. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information
Technology, or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution will be an added advantage
3. Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work.
4. Member of a relevant professional body.
5. At least five (5) years’ experience in ICT field with a minimum of three (3) years in senior position.
Terms of Service
1. Technical services and ICT manager positions are on a 5-Year renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance.
2. Interested candidates must:
Have demonstrated thorough understanding of the National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives
including the Kenya Vision 2030;
Have leadership and management capacity and knowledge of Financial Management and Strategic people
management
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from:
a) Ethics and Anti-Corruption commission (EACC);
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
d) Criminal Investigation Department (CID);
e) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).