Principal Information Communication Technology at Vihiga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out systems allocation, coordination, and implementation;
• Carrying out system development and maintenance;
• Carrying out feasibility studies;
• Preparing progress reports of the systems development;
• Evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
• Training and preparing staff performance reports;
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs/activities within an Information Technology division/Unit;
• Ensuring adherence to Information Communication Technology standards;
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Must have served in the grade of Chief Information Communication Technology Officer or in an equivalent position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Must have a degree in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work;
• Must satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.