Deputy Director, Information & Communication Technology, KNEC Grade 3 (1 Post) at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

Job Specifications

• Providing leadership in formulation and implementation of ICT strategies; 
• Ensuring adherence to ICT policies, procedures and standards; 
• Undertaking a periodic review of ICT systems projects and recommending improvements; 
• Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity. 
• Overseeing ICT programs and activities; 
• Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans; 
• Supervising and coordinating the implementation of ICT projects; 
• Providing leadership to ICT project managers; 
• Overseeing systems development, implementation and maintenance; 
• Preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines are adhered to; 
• Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal and submitting performance reports; 
• Overseeing ICT training programs and staff capacity building;
• Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services; 

Person Specifications

• At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at management level; 
• Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Certification in the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Oracle certification;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application.