Director Information, Communication and Technology at Taita Taveta County

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/059/2022

Duties and responsibilities 

• Promote ICT infrastructure and secure networks within the County Government;
• Implement County ICT strategy and standards;
• Overseeing installation and configuration of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and program specifications in liaison with users;
• Overseeing the process of configuration, repair and maintenance in information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• Drawing up hardware specifications and certification of ICT equipment;
• Provide effective leadership to ICT staff;
• Overseeing the overall coordination, monitoring and evaluation of ICT systems and operations in the County;
• Implementation of County/National ICT policy and e-Government master plans; and,
• Advise the County Executive on the progress of ICT projects in the County.

Requirements for Appointment 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen; 
• Have at least eight (8) years relevant working experience; experience within the ICT sector at a managerial level of at least three (3) in the County Government shall be considered as a desirable added advantage;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic and Computer Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic and Computer Engineering will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate competence, merit and ability as reflected on work performance and results;
• Demonstrate a high degree of administrative and professional competence; and,
• Have knowledge in computer applications from a recognized institution