Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology at Tourism Fund (TF)

Job Specifications

• Formulating and implementing ICT policies, procedures and systems.
• Planning, designing, implementing and aligning ICT strategies.
• Coordinating the design, development and maintenance of network infrastructure and services.
• Overseeing the Fund’s intranet and internet services.
• Advising management on effective ICT governance structures.
• Advising on ICT procurement specifications and standards.
• Planning and implementing ICT business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
• Researching emerging ICT trends.
• Ensuring compliance with ICT standards, procedures and regulations.
• Updating and maintaining the Fund’s website.
• Overseeing provision of technical support services and user training.
• Reviewing ICT feasibility studies and recommending best practices.
• Planning and budgeting for the Department.
• Undertaking departmental risk mitigation.

Person Specifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience, with at least five (5) years at Principal ICT Officer level or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, CISM, CISA, or equivalent database/web development certifications (MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL, PHP, HTML, ASP).
• Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable) in good standing.
• Leadership course certificate lasting at least four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Report writing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to supervise multigenerational staff
• Excellent administrative capabilities

Application and Appointment Requirements

• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, clearly indicating their current remuneration, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, and relevant testimonials.

Candidates who are successful will, prior to issuance of an offer of employment, be required to provide the following valid clearance documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau
• Appointments to this grade shall be made on permanent and pensionable terms.