Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 - 93,420 x 4,520 - 97,940 x 4,920 - 102,860 x 5,070 - 107,930 x 5,300 - 113,230 x 5,560 - 118,790 x 5,840 - 124,630 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Citizen of Kenya;
Served in the grade of Principal Information Communication Technology Officer or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
A Master's degree in Computer Science or any other/ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
A Bachelor's degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized Institution; or
A Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 Ministries/Departments 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 equipment and services.