The Commission on Administrative Justice Chief ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice Chief ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Title:

Chief Ict Officer
Reporting to:

Director Corporate Services
Directorate:

Corporate Services
Unit/department:

Information & Communication Technology
Grade:

Caj 4
Terms of Employment:

Permanent and Pensionable

Main Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entail:

Strategic leadership and Managerial responsibilities: -

Develop corporate Information Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, policies and
procedures by evaluating the organizational strategic objectives, identifying challenges,
evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.

Define standards associated with information management on appropriate hardware and
software and maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing high-quality in ICT
delivery and management.

Develop and manage ICT budgets in line with the organization’s overall objectives of
government sector audits

Design and implement the data protection and security strategy to ensure data security
and disaster recovery measures are in place

Effectively lead business processes automation by conducting automation feasibility
studies, requirements analysis, and cost comparisons & benefit analysis

Ensure disaster recovery systems are fully operational at all times to assure business
continuity of all digital information in the Commission.

Manage the ICT department and advice the commission on practical ICT requirements

Ensure staff development and arrange for user training programs to ascertain that all system
users are conversant with the relevant skills necessary to output on assignments.

Manage service level agreements and other contract for the ICT unit in order to acquire
comprehensive service delivery

Oversee the application and enforcement of the ICT procedures for the efficient operation
of all the Commission’s systems

Operational and Project Management: -

Design, implement and manage the network infrastructure for local and wide area
networks (LAN/WAN) for the Commission’s communication

Provide the technical support for maintenance of the Commission’s intranet, website and
other online platforms in support of the communications department of the Commission

Assess and carry out proactive market research and recommend on new technology to
be adopted

Oversee the provision of technical support for all hardware and software by external
suppliers and ensure quality merchandising for the Commission

Monitor ICT projects by reviewing their progress and evaluate the milestones achieve.

Plan, deliver and report regular ICT performance improvement programs and any ad-hoc
changes that may need to be implemented;

Ensure that the Commission’s ICT systems are performing effectively, efficiently and
any changes made are in accordance with best practice standards;

Plan and coordinate the installation and maintenance of efficient and effective audio and
video communication systems linking the Commission’s headquarters with the regions;

Monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot the ICT network, which includes but not limited to
routers, switches, application & database servers and telephony communication systems
for optimal service availability;

Review and recommend approval for software and solutions requests to assure
compatibility with the technical environment, security and accessibility;

Ensure proper management of organizational systems i.e. patch management, antivirus
management and change management as guided

by best practices and approved change management policy & procedures;

Responsible for all systems/data protection in line with approved data protection
procedures and best practice standards;
IT Security and Risk Management:

Preserve t h e Commission’s information assets by developing and implementing disaster
recovery and assurance procedures as well as information security and appropriate
control structures;

Provide leadership, direction and guidance in assessing and evaluating information and
data security risks;

Develop, implement and administer ICT security standards as well as services and tools
to address and mitigate ICT security risks;

Responsible for day to day maintenance of the DR plan, ensuring that any system changes
are reflected in the plan;

Conduct and/or coordinate systems IT audits of new and existing technologies not limited
to vulnerability and penetration testing.

Competencies

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

Master’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology Management,
Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems;
or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution

At least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which must be in a similar role preferably in
management within the public sector

Microsoft Professional Certification (MCP/MCITP/MCSE/MCSA);
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Be a member of a professional IT and /or computing body such as ISACA

Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Other Key Skills:

Knowledge of Cisco Router, switch and firewall configuration in LAN and WAN
environments backed up by relevant professional certifications;

Knowledge of Windows Server 2008/12 environments and administration;

Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications;

Have proven leadership and supervisory experience

Have a proven track record in delivering business application and process automation
projects with key interfaces to management and senior management within an
organizational setting;

Have excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills;

The job holder must be self- motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision

Clearance/compliance Certificates

Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance
certificates from:

Kenya Revenue Authority

Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)

A credit reference bureau

Higher Education Loans Board

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 26th May 2019

For more information and job application details, see; The Commission on Administrative Justice Chief ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

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