ICT Manager at Rural Electrification Authority

The Manager will oversee the acquisition, Design, Development, implementation and support of the ICT systems in Rural Electrification Authority and will report to General Manager Corporate Services.

Duties for the ICT Manager Job

• Develop and implement ICT Departmental plans, policies, systems, norms and procedures and coordinate preparation of annual Departmental Performance Contracts;
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of ICT systems and staff performance Contracts;
• Advise the management on ICT systems and infrastructure;
• Approve technical specifications for all ICT equipment, ensuring standards for Voice, Radio, Video and Data communications/IT networks for all offices/stations of the Authority;
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to ICT as necessary and ensure timely delivery of projects;
• Participate in formulation of ICT systems design standards and ensure that they are adhered to;
• Supervise and provide guidance to procured ICT consultants, implementers and suppliers;
• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the department;
• Provide advisory functions to top management on all matters relating to the implementation ICT systems;
• Ensure that the acquired systems support the authority’s core function of projects implementation, management and control and further support effective communication and information sharing;
• Develop clear procedures on the distribution and issuance of ICT resources;
• Ensure that standards for voice, radio, video and data communication/IT networks for all offices/stations of the Authority are met;
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

ICT Manager Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
• Master of Science in Computer Science/IT or Information Systems or related field;
• Member of the Computer Society of Kenya;
• Leadership or Management course is an added advantage;
• SAP Advance Business Applications Programming (ABAP/4).

Experience and Competencies:

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant working experience, three (3) of which must be at management level;
• Prior experience in managing a department or department in a busy environment;
• Decision making and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrable ability to drive organizational value through the implementation of appropriate and diligent human resource management practices.