Job Description
DIRECTOR, ICT – (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR ICT & DIGITAL EONOMY) - TEN
(10) POSTS – V/NO.108/2023
Salary Scale: Ksh 133,870 - Ksh 197,800p.m. (CSG5)
House Allowance: Ksh 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 20,000 p.m.
Leave Entitlement: Ksh.10,0000 p.a.
Annual Leave: 30 working days p.a.
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, two (2) of which should have been
in the grade of Assistant Director, ICT CSG ‘7’ and above or in comparable and
relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Technology;
Informatics, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and
Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Computer/Software/Electronics
Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent qualification from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters Degree in Computer Science of any other ICT discipline from a
university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) membership to a relevant professional body.
(v) demonstrated a high level of competence and outstanding management qualities
in computerized information systems, ICT policies and e-government strategies.
(vi) thorough understanding of the national goals and objectives and the ability to
interpret and apply them to the computing management concepts.
Note: Possession of a certificate in project management from a recognized
institution will be considered an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary ICT for the overall
coordination of the ICT directorate. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -
(i) formulating, implementing, and reviewing ICT policies and strategies in any of
the following areas: - ICT Connectivity; Data Centre and Cloud Services;
Partnership and Liaison services; E-Government services; Data Management;
Research. Digital Innovation and Incubation; Software Development and Digital
services; E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Cyber Security; Systems Audit &
Control; and ICT Technical Support to MDAs;
(ii) coordinating research and developing emerging technologies.;
(iii) monitoring and evaluating ICT programmes and preparing ICT status reports;
and
(iv) ensuring professional and technical standards are adhered to.