Director ICT at Uasin Gishu County Government

Job Details

• Promote infrastructure, and secure networks within County Government
• Implement county ICT strategy, standards and guidelines
• Oversee Installation and configuration of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Develop, implement, review, evaluate and report on the organisation’s ICT strategic, business and operating plans and associated projects, ensuring alignment with the strategic directions of the organisation
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and program specifications in liaison with users of the specific sectors;
• Overseeing the process of configuration repair and maintenance of information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• Drawing up hardware specifications for information Communication Technology equipment;
• Verification, validation and certification of information technology equipment;
• Providing effective leadership to ICT staff
• Overseeing the overall coordination, monitoring and evaluation of ICT systems and operations in the county.
• Implementation of county/ national ICT policy, and e-Government master plans
• Manage ICT centers, innovation hubs and other related installations throughout the county.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field from a recognized university. A master’s degree is an added advantage
• Technical knowledge and skills in computer programming, information systems and information systems security.
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Professional certification such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP), CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, Oracle Certified Database administrator OCDBA, Microsoft Certified databases Administrator MCDBA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Certification in Project management is an added advantage.
• Member of an ICT professional body.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010