Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement corporate ICT strategy, supporting policies and defining standards associated with information management;
- Develop and manage the ICT budgets in line with the organization’s overall objectives;
- Ensure effective security of information in ICT Systems in the Office;
- Ensure the Disaster recovery system is fully operational at all times for business continuity;
- Oversee the development and implementation of the Office ICT systems strategy and infrastructure;
- Ensure optimal use of both LAN and WAN;
- Assist in corporate strategy development and implementation particularly the application of ICT to the management of audit assignments and the audit process.
- Overseeing the provision of technical support for all hardware or software problems while ensuring a high degree of customer service;
- Oversee the development and implementation of training programs to ensure that all users of computer hardware and software receive the relevant training and advice; and
- Coach, mentor and develop the ICT team and ensuring excellent performance and effective succession planning in the Department.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must possess a Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other relevant field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or any other related/relevant field
- Must possess a relevant ICT professional certification such as CCNP, MCSE, CISA, CISM, CISSP, Prince 2
- At least 10 years relevant experience, five (5) of which should have been as a Senior ICT personnel in a busy environment.
- Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
- Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
- Proven ability and experience in ICT project implementation and management;
- Strong organization and coordination skills;
- Superior Communication skills both written and oral;
- Well-developed analytical skills;
To apply, send application details to: director_ict2013@kenao.go.ke Applicants
from Office of the Auditor-General who are qualified for promotion to these
grades in accordance with the respective Schemes of Service will be considered.
Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification