Assistant Director, Information Communication and Technology Officer at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Providing leadership in formulation and implementation ICT strategies;
• Ensuring adherence to ICT policies procedures and standards;
• Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
• Managing, coordinating and supervising ICT functions in the unit/division;
• Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
• Coordinating systems development, implementation and maintenance;
• Liaising with users to ensure that their ICT needs are met;
• Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
• Supervising and managing ICT projects within the planned time deadlines and budget projections;
• Coordinating information systems security audits, reporting and making recommendations to strengthen ICT security systems;
• Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal and submitting performance reports;
• Developing and implementing measures for staff capacity building;
• Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at management level;
• Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Certification in the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems
• Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Oracle certification;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Project Management Skills
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player.