ICT Manager at Nuclear Power Agency

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for leading, directing and overseeing the Information Communications Technology function and ensuring continuous operation and cost-efficiency of the organization’s systems, network, database architecture and data security and ensuring consistency and reliability of hardware, software, non-system tools, data archiving and offsite disaster recovery management by:

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing and implementing ICT strategic and operational plans ensuring that all necessary ICT tools, processes and systems are in place.
• Managing and providing oversight for the implementation of an ICT security strategy and disaster recovery plan to minimize risk of data loss and breach of privacy of Board’s information.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining all policies related to ICT services, including procurement, distribution and asset management.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring ICT budget to ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• Developing sourcing strategy to ensure appropriate procedures are in place to select equipment and service vendors.
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure in line with the organization growth plans, and changing technological advancements.
• Providing methods, tools and procedures for data integrity and quality assurance
• Exercising control and monitoring of ICT projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Technology and certifications.
• Be a registered member of Computer Society of Kenya.
• Must have at least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrable knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
• Demonstrate understanding of national values;
• Excellent leadership competencies including analytical skills, excellent organization and coordination skills and ability to make decisions;
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Proven ability to build and manage effective teams;
• Be detail oriented and have ability to meet deadlines; and
• Be results oriented.

Terms of Service and Remuneration

The appointment will be for a contractual term of three (3) years, renewable subject to effective performance and delivery of set targets.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package for the position