Job Description
CPSB/F,ICT &EP/2023/10/02
DIRECTOR, INNOVATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY
NO. OF VACANCIES- ONE (1)
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Group: CPSB 03
Salary as per Salaries & Remuneration Commission of Kenya.
Requirements for appointment: -
A master's degree in computer science/Information technology/Information
Systems is preferred.
A member of the professional body
At least 3 years of Coordinating research and development on emerging
technological issues.
Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, and developments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Duties and Responsibilities: -
Develops and recommends sustainable funding mechanisms to support ICT core
missions.
Keep abreast of ITS trends, emerging technologies and project management
techniques.
Develop a platform through which work can be received, executed, evaluated
and submitted back to the client
Recruitment, training and management of digital workers or digital enabled
workers who are registered on the county Ajira Digital platform
Research and innovation activities regarding technology enabled jobs and the
future of work
Partnership with Constituency Innovation Hubs (CIH) to establish centers of
excellence for training and execution of work
Sensitization and awareness campaigns to promote business process outsourcing
by local and international organizations
Developing ICT training programs and other resources to teach various aspects of
ICT. This may include creating program lesson plans, developing online course
contents, and designing hands-on activities that reinforce learning.
Delivering training sessions to individuals or groups, either in-person or through
remote methods. This may involve teaching basic computer skills, specific
software programs, or more advanced topics such as data analytics or
cybersecurity.
Collaborating with other trainers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to
ensure that the training program meets the needs of the organization and
learners.
formulating, implementing and reviewing ICT policies, strategies and programmes
in the public service;
Coordinating research and development on emerging technological issues;
monitoring and evaluating ICT programmes and policies;
preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines
are adhered.