PSC Secretary - ICT (Infrastructure) Jobs in Kenya

PSC Secretary - ICT (Infrastructure) Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary, ICT- Infrastructure will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for provision of strategic direction, policy development, management and administration of the ICT Infrastructure function including ICT Connectivity, Data Centre& Cloud Services and Partnership &Liaison Services. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

Aligning ICT vision, mission and strategic objectives to Kenya Vision 2030, National Digital Masterplan 2022-2032, Digital Economy Blueprint and Government agenda.

Strengthening governance by overseeing the formulation, consolidation, review and implementation of ICT Connectivity, Data Centre & Cloud Service policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and global best practice

Overseeing formulation of Capacity Building, Project Management, Liaison & Partnership, Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and ensure their implementation and consistent application.

Strengthening partnerships and liaison with public and private sector stakeholders.

Facilitating the review and development of enabling institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks on ICT Infrastructure, Data Centre & Cloud Services

Spearheading resource mobilization, investment, budgeting, budgetary control, accountability and prudent utilization of resources.

Coordinating investments for ICT connectivity, infrastructure, data centers and disaster recovery centres for optimum utilization of resources.

Advising the government, providing leadership and promoting appropriate use of ICT Infrastructure, Data Centre & Cloud services, Project Management matters and ensuring their consistent application in the Information Communication Technology industry;

Ensuring provision of business continuity and disaster recovery for ICT infrastructure;

Facilitating research, development and implementation of emerging ICT Infrastructure trends;

Ensuring the development and integration of interoperable ICT Infrastructure, Systems and Information Security across Ministries, Counties, Departments and Agencies; and

Guiding

on ICT human capacity development to ensure the country has adequate skilled personnel.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Deputy Director, ICT, CSG ‘6’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;

A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Software/ Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

A Masters degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;

Membership to a relevant professional body;

Outstanding managerial and administrative capability and wide professional experience in Information Communication Technology Policies and e-Government strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and

Demonstrated clear understanding of National Development Policies, goals and objectives.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; PSC Secretary - ICT (Infrastructure) Jobs in Kenya

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