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ADVERT NO. 39/2024

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years;

OR

•  Eight (8) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI, Prince2 or equivalent certification;
• Certificate in leadership course or equivalent qualifications lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Facilitating the development and implementation of ICT policies and strategies;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT Business continuity and disaster recovery plans;
• Anticipating ICT future needs and proactively identify solutions based on the Commission’s strategic direction;
• Developing initiatives to deploy current technical solutions that guarantee quality of service;
• Ensuring software and hardware licenses are up to date;
• Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations;
• Overseeing the implementation of the Directorates Service Charter;
• Overseeing designing, development, implementation of Network and Infrastructure solutions.
• Overseeing designing, development, implementation and maintenance of new systems;
• Overseeing monitoring and reporting on access to Data Centers;
• Overseeing designing, deploying, managing, and maintaining on ICT data center equipment;
• Overseeing designing, development, implementation and maintaining of the Information Security;
• Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the Directorate budget and procurement plan; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
• House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance