Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of
the ICT Strategy, plans, policies, systems, and procedures in line with the
Authority’s strategic plan;
Providing sound leadership to the staff in the
division through work allocation, performance appraisals, and provision of
end-user training for capacity development;
Preparing comprehensive annual budgets (software and
hardware acquisition) for approval by the Senior Director, Corporate Resource
Management Directorate to ensure the smooth running of the department;
Monitoring and evaluating ICT projects by reviewing
their progress and evaluating the milestones achieved;
Developing and ensuring implementation of
accountability structures for systems used in the Authority;
Establishing and providing standards for acquisition, implementation, and management of ICT networks for the Authority;
Coordinating technical and functional improvements of
the information systems in collaboration with end-users;
Developing, reviewing, and implementing programs for
safeguarding data integrity of all systems and ensuring system availability
through the necessary technical support and upgrades;
Developing and implementing guidelines on
distribution, installation, upgrade, maintenance, and replacement of ICT
infrastructure and promoting the use of cost-effective ICT solutions;
Establishing operational linkages with other
directorates, departments, and divisions of the Authority to facilitate
efficiency.
Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of
disaster recovery and business continuity plans in line with the Authority’s
strategy and operations;
Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of
the Authority’s ICT Systems Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP);
Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of
the Authority’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
At-least ten (10) years of relevant work experience
in the Public or Private sector, At-least three (3) years of which must have
been in a management role;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information
Systems (MIS), Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management,
Computer Engineering, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: –
Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS),
Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer
Engineering, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management
Certification;
At least any one (1) certification from relevant
professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT,
CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft
Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
Management course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks or an equivalent leadership development program;
Professional Membership as applicable;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.
Key Competencies and Skills
Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong analytical and numerical skills;
Strong organization and interpersonal skills;
Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and
multi-task;
Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
Professionalism; and
Ethics and integrity.
How To Apply
Terms and Conditions of Service
The Authority offers a competitive package in line
with its Human Resource Policies and Procedures and Public Service Guidelines
Documents to be submitted by the applicants
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed
curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certifi
cates.
Successful candidates shall be required to submit the
following documents: –
Valid Tax Compliance Certifi cate from the Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA).
Valid Certifi cate of Clearance from the Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB).
Valid Certifi cate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Duly fi lled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The Self-Declaration
form should indicate the position being applied for.
Valid Clearance Certifi cate from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB).
Interested and qualifi ed candidates are invited to
submit their applications, including a detailed CV, a cover letter, and contact
information for three professional references, via the link provided online on
or before 2nd July 2024 at 5.00 p.m, East Africa Time (EAT).
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for
interviews.
Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800Interested and qualified? Go
to Communications Authority of Kenya on
docs.google.com to apply
