County Chief Officer – ICT, Strategic Partnership & Digital Economy at County Government of Busia

ADVERT NO: CPSB/17/2025
Key Responsibilities:


Formulate, implement, and review ICT, e-Government, and digital economy policies, strategies, and frameworks in line with national and county development priorities.
Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in service delivery.
Oversee development, modernization, and maintenance of County ICT infrastructure, including data centers, networks, and systems.
Ensure effective deployment of e-services and digital platforms for citizen engagement and service delivery.
Promote ICT security, data protection, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Facilitate programs that support innovation, ICT entrepreneurship, and digital skills development.
Promote partnerships with private sector, academia, and development partners to advance digital trade, e-commerce, and technology-driven investments.
Support the growth of innovation hubs, start-ups, and digital marketplaces in the County.
Develop and maintain collaborations with national government, development partners, private sector, and other stakeholders.
Mobilize resources and partnerships to support ICT and innovation initiatives
Represent the County in ICT, innovation, and digital economy forums at national and international levels.
Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff, ensuring adherence to professional standards and performance targets.
Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource allocation for ICT and digital economy programs.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of ICT, strategic partnership, and digital economy initiatives.


Minimum Qualifications & Requirements


Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT, Business Information Systems, or related field from a recognized institution.
Master's degree in ICT, Strategic Management, Public Administration, Innovation, or a relevant discipline.
Professional certification in ICT, Project Management, Cybersecurity, or related field will be an added advantage.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in gender, disability inclusion, social development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional provisions, national laws, and international conventions on gender and disability rights.
Experience in policy formulation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement