Director Information Communication & Technology at Business Registration Service (BRS)

ADVERT NO. 01/2021

JOB GRADE BRS 2

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director Information Communication and Technology duties and responsibilities will entail: - Lead, direct and oversee ICT function and ensure continuous operation and cost-efficiency of the ERP information systems; Plan and coordinate implementation of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) policies, strategies and systems ; Oversee preparation, Identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor operational and strategic risks of the ICT function , oversee the implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) and other business reengineering processes initiatives , Develop the department’s annual budget, and manage the same, oversee ICT policy development and implementation and innovation ; oversee ICT infrastructure design and support for the Service ; Develop and implement policies, procedures and manuals to safeguard the data integrity ;guide and coordinate all ICT projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems for BRS while managing all ICT vendor relationships.

Salary Scale : Ksh. 243,150.00 – Ksh. 350,000.00 p.m.
House Allowance : 60,000 p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh.20, 000 p.m
Leave Allowance : 1 Month basic salary (once yearly)
Annual Leave : 30 working days as per financial year
Gratuity : 31% of annual basic salary
Insurance Covers: As provided by the Service Insurances Schemes
Terms of Service: five (5) year contract, Renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Requirements for Appointment

A person shall qualify for appointment of the Director Information Communication and Technology if that person:

1. Is a Citizen of Kenya;
2. Has eight (8) years relevant experience;
3. Has served in the grade of Deputy Director Information Communication Technology or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience;
4. Holds a Bachelors with a Master’s degree in any of the following: IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
5. Is a holder of an ICT professional certification in either IT Management, Information Security, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security or their equivalent;
6. Is a member, in good standing of an ICT Professional body;
7. Demonstrates professional competence;
8. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.