Deputy Director, ICT Infrastructure – ICTA 3 (1 Position) at ICT Authority

 ICTA/DSS/07/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: - 

• At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management; 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Administration, Software Engineering or related field; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following:- Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Administration, Software engineering or related field; 
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution (v) Professional Diploma/Certificate in any of the following:- 
• CompTIA A+ Certification. 
• CompTIA Network+ Certification. 
• CompTIA Security+ Certification. 
• Cisco CCNA Certification. 
• Cisco CCNP Certification. 83 
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance.

Competencies and Skills 

• Good interpersonal skills 
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment 
• Strong customer service orientation 
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment 
• Ability to conduct research into enterprise networking issues and products as required
• People Management Skills 
• Proven Leadership skills

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - 

• Ensuring optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment e.g. routers and switches; and 
• Ensuring network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances. 
• Overseeing the Monitoring and administration of the Network to ensure continuous availability of services and respond to any arising network issue. 
• Ensuring the Planning, designing and implementing of secure networks. 
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders on the development of Infrastructure Standards. 
• Providing guidance on the Application of appropriate software to monitor Government of Kenya Ministries, Departments & Agencies networks and systems. 
• Coordinating research on emerging issues on network and systems and recommend appropriate mitigations.

Responsibilities:

• This position holder is responsible for providing the Authority’s Strategic Leadership in Programme’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Learning. He/she will be responsible for designing, managing, monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for implementation of the Authority activities, programs and projects. Specific duties will entail: - 
• Providing overall strategic leadership of Authority’s monitoring and evaluation strategies in accordance with the Authority’s strategic plan; 
• Ensuring quality assurance of all of the ICTA’s programmatic work in line with Authority’s Strategic Plan;  
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building strategy;
• Ensuring programming and learning in implementation of the Authority programs; 
• Ensuring the provision of periodic evidence-based information including statistics to the International Authority Office and Government; 
• Overseeing the planning, design and implementation of the Planning & Research , Monitoring & Evaluation Department Work plan in accordance with the strategic goals of the Authority; 
• Ensuring regular field visits to ensure quality of data collection and management systems and provide solutions; and 
• Undertaking overall supervision and performance management of staff in the Division

Responsibilities:

• This position holder is responsible for providing the Authority’s Strategic Leadership in Programme’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Learning. He/she will be responsible for designing, managing, monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for implementation of the Authority activities, programs and projects. Specific duties will entail: - 
• Providing overall strategic leadership of Authority’s monitoring and evaluation strategies in accordance with the Authority’s strategic plan; 
• Ensuring quality assurance of all of the ICTA’s programmatic work in line with Authority’s Strategic Plan;  
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building strategy;
• Ensuring programming and learning in implementation of the Authority programs; 
• Ensuring the provision of periodic evidence-based information including statistics to the International Authority Office and Government; 
• Overseeing the planning, design and implementation of the Planning & Research , Monitoring & Evaluation Department Work plan in accordance with the strategic goals of the Authority; 
• Ensuring regular field visits to ensure quality of data collection and management systems and provide solutions; and 
• Undertaking overall supervision and performance management of staff in the Division