Assistant Director ICT at Embu County Government

JOB GROUP ‘P’

VACANCY NO. CPSB 10/22 (E)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will either head a division at the headquarters or an ICT unit in a Department. Duties and responsibilities will involve:

1. Planning, monitoring and evaluating program activities;
2. Ensuring ICT goals and objectives are met;
3. Approving of ICT standards for application;
4. Liaising with users to ensure that information processing needs are met;
5. Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports foi implementation;
6. Management and coordination of the unit;
7. Supervising ICT officers;
8. Providing assistance in the development of ICT strategic plans;
9. Ensuring that ICT projects are completed within the planned time and budget;
10. Ensuring that procedures and standards are adhered to;
11. Liaising with heads of departments in developing and implementing change management initiatives;
12. Ensuring that officers are adequately trained;
13. Drawing up the budget for the ICT unit; and
14. Procurement of ICT equipment and

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

1. Served in the grade of Principal Information Communication Technology or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2.  Masters degree in Computer Science or any other/ICT related discipline from a recognized institution;
3. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
4. Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing