Director, Information Communication Technology at County Government of Busia

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating information policy formulation and review and design of appropriate programs to facilitate its implementation
• Coordinating information services, including collecting, analyzing and disseminating information to the public through media;
• Initiating research on various information services issues and developing appropriate interventions;
• Developing standards and regulations in management of information;
• Managing finances and assets in the department;
• Managing of the human resource training and development
• Developing and managing Information Technology policies and programmes within the County;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• Served in the position of Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: computer Science/ICT or Electronics/Electrical Engineering from an institution recognized in Kenya
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline and from any other recognized Institution;
• A certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than four (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Demonstrated considerable knowledge and competence in systems analysis and program design.