ICT Authority Director - Standards & Programmes Jobs in Kenya

ICT Authority Director - Standards & Programmes Jobs in Kenya

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

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

At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, five (5) of which should have been in senior management position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electronic and Electrical, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Industry Certification such as CCNA, CISA, OCP, ITIL, COBIT, CISSP, CCSA among others

Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

Clear understanding of the National development goals, Vision 2030 and the role of ICT in achievement of the same

Competencies and Skills

Strategic thinker and decisive

Excellent organisational and analytical skills

Strong entrepreneurial skills and aptitude

Strong business negotiation skills

Proven leadership skills and experience

Ability to build personal relationships

Responsibilities:

The Director, Standards and Programmes will be responsible for providing Strategic Leadership and direction on Standards Development, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Certification matters as well as the Management of Critical ICT Projects being implemented by the ICT Authority for the Government of Kenya.

Functions

Develop Government Enterprise Architecture;

Develop and Review ICT Standards for the Public Service;

Identify new areas for ICT Standards Development for Application in the Public Service;

Regulate the Design, Implementation and Usage of ICT Service in Public Service.

Monitor and Evaluate ICT Standards to ensure they are in line with market trends;

Undertake Quality Assurance in the development and implementation of ICT Standards

Carry out audit to assess levels of compliance to Standards by MCDAs and recommend appropriate measures;

Assess ICT service providers for accreditation and certification;

Certify ICT Professionals working for the Public Service;

Undertake stakeholder training and awareness on adoption and use of ICT;

Design, implement and review strategic ICT projects across the Public Service.

Ensure that projects are implemented within the framework of

the Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA)

Responsible for ensuring that ICT Projects are supported by the best practise knowledge and demonstrate business value and financial Viability;

Coordinate implementation of ICT Projects and programmes.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

Coordinating development of Government Enterprise Architecture;

Alignment of ICT standards development strategies with the Public Service ICT needs for increased efficiency and value for money;

Overseeing development and review of ICT Standards for the public service;

Facilitating identification of new areas for ICT Standards development for application in the Public Service;

Coordination of continuous assessment and evaluation of ICT standards to ensure their alignment to market trends;

Monitoring and evaluating ICT Standards to ensure they are in line with market trends;

Overseeing quality assurance in the development and implementation of ICT Standards

Designing, implementing and reviewing strategic ICT projects across the Public Service;

Coordinating the Authority’s ICT Plans, Projects and Programmes;

Ensuring that ICT Projects are supported by the best practice knowledge and demonstrate business value and financial viability;

Ensuring that projects are implemented and Government Of Kenya ICT Systems are carried out using Government Of Kenya ICT Standards;

Ensure that the performance of each project is measured throughout the life cycle;

Overseeing Accreditation and Certification of ICT service providers in the Public Service;

Coordinating Certification of ICT Professionals working for the Public Service;

Facilitating stakeholder training and awareness on adoption and use of ICT Standards;

Liaison with key stakeholders in the development and review of Standards;

Establishing partnerships with national and international standards organization; and

Reviewing performance reports of ICT standards schemes on quarterly and annual basis.

How to Apply

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