Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail
Providing strategic leadership in planning, development, and implementation of ICT initiatives to support the entity's mandate and the Government's digital transformation agenda.
Formulating and overseeing ICT strategies, policies, standards, and frameworks in line with national ICT guidelines, data protection laws, and e-government initiatives.
Advising top management and the Board on emerging technologies, ICT risks, and opportunities for improving service delivery.
Developing and implementing ICT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with: Data Protection Act, 2019, ICT Authority Standards and Guidelines, Government ICT shared services policies, and Cybersecurity regulations (ISO/IEC 27001, NCA directives)
Establishing ICT risk management structures, including periodic audits, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
Coordinating ICT-related input for external and internal audits, ensuring timely implementation of recommendations.
Providing strategic direction on: Database and systems architecture to ensure scalability, interoperability, and high availability. Cloud adoption, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Automation and digitization of core business processes in line with e-Government goals.
Approving ICT infrastructure investments, ensuring value for money and adherence to public procurement laws.
Developing and oversee enterprise cybersecurity strategies, ensuring protection of data and ICT assets.
Leading the implementation of secure ICT solutions, threat intelligence monitoring, and incident response planning.
Implementing data governance policies, including access control, data classification, retention, and backup strategies.
Spearheading the adoption of emerging technologies, including cloud computing, AI, Big Data, and mobile platforms to enhance efficiency.
Coordinating ICT-enabled research, knowledge management systems, and data analytics frameworks for evidence-based decision-making.
Providing strategic oversight for ICT projects, ensuring proper planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and timely delivery.
Providing strategic leadership in ICT human capital development, including: Identifying ICT skills gaps.
Developing capacity-building programs for ICT staff and end-users.
Fostering a culture of innovation, security consciousness, and data-driven decision-making.
Job Specification
Qualifications
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, ICT or in a comparable position;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Masters degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
At least two (2) certifications in cloud technologies (Infrastructure/Systems) and project Management (PMP/Prince II).
Professional Certificates in any of the following fields:- Database Management (Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Asp.Net, C#, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent), Tableau, PowerBI, Data Center and Cloud management (VMware, Certified Data Center Management Professional or its equivalent).
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Leadership and supervisory skills
Strategic management skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Negotiation skills
Proficiency in economic modelling
Proficiency in computer applications including statistical software
Presentation skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Team building skills
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results