Director ICT & HCM Automation at National Police Service Commission

V/NO. 6/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development of the Information Communication and Technology strategy;
• Oversee the development and implementation of Information communication and Technology policies and procedures;

• Coordinate the development and monitor the implementation of the annual work plan for the Directorate;

• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of the Directorate’s annual budget, budgetary control policies and procedures;
• Oversee the effective utilization and maintenance of the Information Communication and Technology resources in the Commission;
• Initiate the development of new systems or modification of existing ones to enhance effective and efficient service delivery;

• Spearhead Information and Communication Technology research and development initiatives;
• Spearhead effective planning, designing and evaluating Information Communication and Technology related initiatives that promote National Police Service Commission strategic goals;

• Initiate periodic review of Information Technology policies and strategies for the Commission;

Managerial Responsibilities

• Oversee the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and software
• Review and provide technical advice to user departments on the ICT and infrastructure requirements
• Provide leadership in the management of all Information Communication Technology procurement issues
• Ensure proper training and deployment of all ICT Officers in the Commission
• Ensuring professional standards and guidelines are adhered to
• Ensure periodic skills and training needs assessment to support staff development;
• Advise the Commission and its Committees on ICT policies and business processes; and
• Exercising overall management responsibility for the implementation of the Directorate’s work plan, including planning, supervising, budgetary control, administrative oversight and evaluation.

Requirements for appointment

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related or recognised qualification 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;
• Current membership of an ICT professional body;
• A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Thirteen (13) years of service, of which five(5)must be of similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.