Deputy Director Information Communication Technology at National Legal Aid Service - NLAS

JOB REFERENCE NO. NLAS/DDICT/3/1/2026/5

Qualifications.

The following are the recognized qualifications for the cadre;

• At least fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been in at the grade of Assistant Director, Information and Communication Technology or in a comparable position in the Private or the Public Sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course and
• Demonstrated Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director Information Communication Technology is responsible for the following functions;

• Overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the provision of ICT services;
• Ensuring compliance with established Information Communication Technology standards, procedures and regulations;
• Facilitating planning, designing, implementation and aligning of ICT strategies for effective management of services at all levels;
• Providing advice to NLAS on matters ICT;
• Overseeing NLAS’ Intranet and Internet connection and services;
• Administrating and maintaining web-based systems and database server configuration;
• Conducting staff performance management;
• Ensuring the provision of specifications and standards in the procurement of ICT software and equipment;
• Overseeing the installation of computer software and hardware in the service;
• Facilitating the provision of support in tele-mental services;
• Overseeing the management, maintenance and upgrading of ICT systems and infrastructure;
• Facilitating the provision of technical support and training in use of ICT;
• Maintaining System security and Databases;
• Ensuring prudent utilization of resources allocated to the Department;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of departmental work plans; and
• Facilitating training and research in the department.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

NLAS GRADE 3. Kshs. 202,875 x 19,303 – 22,2178 x 19,305 – 241,483 x 19,305 – 260,788 x 19,305 – 280,093 x 19,305 – 299,398 x 19,305 – 318,703 x 19,305 – 338,008 x 19,305 – 357,313 p.m.