ICT Manager at Lake Basin Development Authority

Job Description

REF: LBDA/HR/MICT/09/2018/07

Duties and Responsibilities

The position reports to the Managing Director through the Chief Manager, Planning and Strategy in performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Management Information System (MIS) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of data within the
• Authority.
• Establish a Wide Area Network (WAN) to increase network accessibility and capacity to all staff.
• Maintain and revise the ICT and Security Policy Manual to govern how the Authority’s technology will be utilized in line with the changing technological environment and legal framework.
• Design and update an interactive web database from information gathered from departments & implement E-commerce solutions.
• Advise on appropriate technology and infrastructure to support the Authority in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Prepare ICT annual budgets, monitor and control expenditure.
• Continually update and administer antivirus, firewall and VPN infrastructure to ensure that all systems are secure and comply with data protection requirements.
• Responsible for achievement of set performance targets.

Specific Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in senior management position.
• Good managerial, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Trouble shooting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Meets requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate