Director Information and Communication Technology at Migori County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Chief Officer ICT and E- Governance, the Officer will be responsible for:-

• Development and management of IT policies and programmes within the County public service
• Lead the delivery of high-quality ICT services across the county and sub-county offices to provide optimal levels of support for the county’s key operational requirements
• Identify and define specific ICT business requirements in collaboration with Chief officer ICT, Cos and CECs across the County and third-party stakeholders to develop tailored ICT solutions for effective and efficient service delivery
• Drive the implementation and delivery and of new systems, technologies and services to deliver innovative and flexible ICT solutions that achieve effective service delivery requirement
• Develop, implement, review, evaluate and report on the Organization’s ICT strategic, business and operating plans and associated projects, ensuring alignment with the strategic directions of the county
• Drive ongoing analysis and review of ICT service delivery to identify opportunities to improve and 
• enhance the services for the County
• Manage client expectations and deliver outcomes to agreed targets and timeframes
• Identify and address complex ICT service delivery issues and provide alternate solutions based on well 
• considered and balanced assessment of the facts and consequences
• Assess and respond to the impact of changes in the operating environment ensuring a high level of integration with the agency’s strategic directions
• Monitors and evaluates projects and programmes for the department
• Coordinating ICT staff matters
• Overseeing the preparation and utilization of the department’s budget 
• Provides technical support for the department
• Undertakes assigned functions from the Chief Officer

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Maths and Computer or Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Information Communication Technology or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Those with Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution will have an added advantage.
• Must have certificate in a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.