Assistant Director, Information Communication Technology at Machakos County Public Service Board

MCPSB/05/2023/183

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: -

• Manage and lead problem solving sessions and diagnostic studies to identify and design ICT solutions that can be utilized by the Department.
• planning, monitoring and evaluating program activities; 
• ensuring ICT goals and objectives are met;
• approving of ICT standards for application;
• liaising with users to ensure that information processing needs are met;  
• reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
• management and coordination of the unit;
• providing assistance in the development of ICT strategic plans;
• ensuring that ICT projects are completed within the planned time and budget;
• ensuring that procedures and standards are adhered to;
• ensuring that officers are adequately trained;
• drawing up the budget for the ICT unit;
• procurement of ICT equipment and services

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Twelve (12) years of working experience under relevant position in Public Service or Private Sector of which three (3) must be in managerial position,
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized Institution
• a Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other/ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
• professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work.