Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology (ICT & HCM Automation) at National Police Service Commission

V/No. 11/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy/ Policy Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, advising senior management on ICT matters and supporting the ICT governance system;
• Coordinate the development of ICT policies, procedures and standards;
• Oversee the designing of appropriate ICT architecture; putting in place quality assurance systems, risk plans, disaster recovery procedures and business continuity plans;
• Identifying ICT outsourcing opportunities;
• Undertake the development of the Commissions ICT budget and ensure budgetary control and policies and procedures are adhered to;
• Undertake the preparation of the Commission’s ICT status reports and ensure the adherence to professional standards and guidelines;
• Coordinate the review of ICT policies to incorporate emerging ICT trends for efficient and effective service delivery;
• Ensuring that the directorate delivers consistent, clear and high standards support service that enhance their performance;
• Initiate the development of new systems or modification of existing ones to enhance effective and efficient service delivery; and
• Oversee system analysis, design and programme specifications.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the development of work programmes and the allocation of staff resources;
• Managing multiple and concurrent large, high-profile projects;
• Ensure the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and software;
• Coordinate the development of research on emerging technological issues;
• Provide guidelines in the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and software;
• Identify performance gaps and recommend proper training and deployment of all ICT Officers in the Commission;
• Coordinate Information Communication Technology procurement issues and ensure effective utilization and management of ICT infrastructure; and
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication and Technology equipment;

Requirements for Appointment

•  Master’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP, CCNA, MCSE,MCSA,MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator, CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Current membership of an ICT professional body;
• Twelve(12)years’ experience of which three(3)should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution