Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology, - HRM/CS/DDICT/2/2026 at kasneb

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Formulating and execute the ICT strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Developing and implementing ICT policies, procedures, and standards to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Supervising the daily operations of ICT services, guaranteeing high availability, dependability, and performance of infrastructure and systems.
• Managing and maintaining hardware, software, networks, and data centers to support business operations.
• Leading the planning, execution and successful completion of ICT projects, including system upgrades, integrations, and new technology implementations.
• Ensuring project timelines, budgets, and objectives are met while managing project risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing ICT staff.
• Establish training programs to enhance technical skills and professional growth within the team.
• Ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect the organisation’s data and systems against threats.
• Developing and oversee data protection policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Managing ICT budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while meeting the organisation’s technological needs.
• Negotiating contracts and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Assessing emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve business processes and user experiences.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor ICT performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Preparing reports on the status of ICT projects and systems,
• Developing and maintain ICT risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure operational resilience in case of an emergency.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

•  Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, ICT or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic
• Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution; Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in Database Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent),
• System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent) or relevant certification from an accredited examination body;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.