Ssistant Director, Technical Services at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the Institute’s electronic, electrical and other technical programmes and projects, including preparation of technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Provide technical evaluation and professional advice on proposed projects, equipment and systems to inform procurement, installation and investment decisions.
• Supervise the acquisition, installation, commissioning and final acceptance of technical equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of the Institute’s technical equipment and systems to ensure reliability, safety and operational continuity.
• Ensure proper management, storage, security, inventory and utilisation of technical hardware, software and related resources.
• Supervise technical staff and contractors undertaking technical projects, maintenance and related services, and ensure compliance with professional and safety standards.
• Monitor technical projects, equipment and systems, identify risks and operational challenges, and recommend appropriate corrective and improvement measures.
• Prepare technical reports and provide advice to Management on technical requirements, emerging technologies and infrastructure needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable technical, safety, environmental, procurement and other statutory requirements in the management of technical services.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the Institute’s mandate.

Requirement for Appointment

• Cumulative twelve (12) years’, three (3) of which should be at Principal Engineer/Technologist KICD Grade 5 or comparable position;
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering/technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering/technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer literacy;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution