Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology(Information Communication Technology Division) at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail

• Providing strategic leadership in planning, development, and implementation of ICT initiatives to support the entity’s mandate and the Government’s digital transformation agenda.
• Formulating and overseeing ICT strategies, policies, standards, and frameworks in line with national ICT guidelines, data protection laws, and e-government initiatives.
• Advising top management and the Board on emerging technologies, ICT risks, and opportunities for improving service delivery.
• Developing and implementing ICT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with: Data Protection Act, 2019, ICT Authority Standards and Guidelines, Government ICT shared services policies, and Cybersecurity regulations (ISO/IEC 27001, NCA directives)
• Establishing ICT risk management structures, including periodic audits, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
• Coordinating ICT-related input for external and internal audits, ensuring timely implementation of recommendations.
• Providing strategic direction on: Database and systems architecture to ensure scalability, interoperability, and high availability. Cloud adoption, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Automation and digitization of core business processes in line with e-Government goals.
• Approving ICT infrastructure investments, ensuring value for money and adherence to public procurement laws.
• Developing and oversee enterprise cybersecurity strategies, ensuring protection of data and ICT assets.
• Leading the implementation of secure ICT solutions, threat intelligence monitoring, and incident response planning.
• Implementing data governance policies, including access control, data classification, retention, and backup strategies.
• Spearheading the adoption of emerging technologies, including cloud computing, AI, Big Data, and mobile platforms to enhance efficiency.
• Coordinating ICT-enabled research, knowledge management systems, and data analytics frameworks for evidence-based decision-making.
• Providing strategic oversight for ICT projects, ensuring proper planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and timely delivery.
• Providing strategic leadership in ICT human capital development, including: Identifying ICT skills gaps.
• Developing capacity-building programs for ICT staff and end-users.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, security consciousness, and data-driven decision-making.

Job Specification

Qualifications 

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, ICT or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• At least two (2) certifications in cloud technologies (Infrastructure/Systems) and project Management (PMP/Prince II).
• Professional Certificates in any of the following fields:- Database Management (Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL 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, Asp.Net, C#, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent), Tableau, PowerBI, Data Center and Cloud management (VMware, Certified Data Center Management Professional or its equivalent).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Strategic management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in economic modelling
• Proficiency in computer applications including statistical software
• Presentation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results