Director, Information, Communication And Technology at Nyeri County

Director, Information, Communication and Technology, Job Group “R”– 1 post (Advert No. 3/2022)

Duties and responsibilities

1. Providing leadership, vision and management of ICT
2. Preparing strategic and operational plans for the ICT directorate
3. Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure in line with county development plans
4. Ensuring ICT systems comply with regulations and legal requirements
5. Overseeing development, design and implementation of new system and maintenance of old systems.
6. Maintaining the integrity and continual operation of ICT network including wireless networks.
7. Ensuring the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring that users get maximum benefits from them;
8. Ensuring effective Management of the County ICT and GIS systems and
9. Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems.
10. Identifying new ICT Solutions, maintain and supporting ICT Services and ensuring security of the County’s data and ICT Systems;
11. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisors

Requirement for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field in ICT from a recognized university in Kenya.
3.  Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution in Kenya.
4. A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a managerial position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
5. Demonstrated a high level of competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems;
6. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of county/National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into ICT development programs/projects