Job Requirement

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Information Communication Technology or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (2) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information System Technology or ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.

Job Description

• An officer at this level will head a division at the ICT Unit in a Department.
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating program activities;
• Ensuring ICT goals and objectives are met; approving of ICT standards for application;
• Liaising with users to ensure that information processing needs are met;
• Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
• Management and coordination of the unit;
• Supervising ICT officers;
• Providing assistance in the development of ICT strategic plans;
• Ensuring that ICT projects are completed within the planned time and budget;
• Ensuring that procedures and standards are adhered to;
• Liaising with heads of Department in the County in developing and implementing change management initiatives;
• ensuring that officers are adequately trained;
• drawing up the budget for the ICT unit; and
• procurement of ICT equipments and services.