Eligibility


Applicants MUST have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honors (or the equivalent) from a recognized institution in the last two years (from January 2023).
If awaiting graduation (till December 2025), provide a recommendation/reference letter from the University stamped & signed by the University indicating class to be awarded (should First or Upper Second-Class... Honors).
Recent graduates in BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Systems/Software, Security) – The graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialization; Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & AI, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing. The Applicant may be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core area of specialization prior to the interview.
MUST be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 Years of age and unemployed.
Should NOT have undertaken any other Internship program in the government.
Applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organization (MCDAs) within the 47 counties on a full time basis from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Females, persons with disability and graduates from ASAL regions are encouraged to apply. more

Eligibility


Applicants MUST have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honors (or the equivalent) from a recognized institution in the last two years (from January 2023).
If awaiting graduation (till December 2025), provide a recommendation/reference letter from the University stamped & signed by the University indicating class to be awarded (should First or Upper Second-Class... Honors).
Recent graduates in BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Systems/Software, Security) – The graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialization; Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & AI, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing. The Applicant may be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core area of specialization prior to the interview.
MUST be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 Years of age and unemployed.
Should NOT have undertaken any other Internship program in the government.
Applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organization (MCDAs) within the 47 counties on a full time basis from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Females, persons with disability and graduates from ASAL regions are encouraged to apply. more

Eligibility


Applicants MUST have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honors (or the equivalent) from a recognized institution in the last two years (from January 2023).
If awaiting graduation (till December 2025), provide a recommendation/reference letter from the University stamped & signed by the University indicating class to be awarded (should First or Upper Second-Class... Honors).
Recent graduates in BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Systems/Software, Security) – The graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialization; Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & AI, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing. The Applicant may be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core area of specialization prior to the interview.
MUST be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 Years of age and unemployed.
Should NOT have undertaken any other Internship program in the government.
Applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organization (MCDAs) within the 47 counties on a full time basis from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Females, persons with disability and graduates from ASAL regions are encouraged to apply. more

Eligibility


Applicants MUST have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honors (or the equivalent) from a recognized institution in the last two years (from January 2023).
If awaiting graduation (till December 2025), provide a recommendation/reference letter from the University stamped & signed by the University indicating class to be awarded (should First or Upper Second-Class... Honors).
Recent graduates in BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Systems/Software, Security) – The graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialization; Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & AI, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing. The Applicant may be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core area of specialization prior to the interview.
MUST be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 Years of age and unemployed.
Should NOT have undertaken any other Internship program in the government.
Applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organization (MCDAs) within the 47 counties on a full time basis from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Females, persons with disability and graduates from ASAL regions are encouraged to apply. more

Eligibility


Applicants MUST have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honors (or the equivalent) from a recognized institution in the last two years (from January 2023).
If awaiting graduation (till December 2025), provide a recommendation/reference letter from the University stamped & signed by the University indicating class to be awarded (should First or Upper Second-Class... Honors).
Recent graduates in BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Systems/Software, Security) – The graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialization; Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & AI, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing. The Applicant may be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core area of specialization prior to the interview.
MUST be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 Years of age and unemployed.
Should NOT have undertaken any other Internship program in the government.
Applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organization (MCDAs) within the 47 counties on a full time basis from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Females, persons with disability and graduates from ASAL regions are encouraged to apply. more

Job purpose


The Chief Executive Officer is responsible to the Board of Directors for the management and administration of all activities of the Authority. In addition, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and direction to the Authority in the management of day-to-day activities in order to achieve ICT Authority’s mandate in line with its Strategic Plan and Government Policy.


Job... Specifications

The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board of Directors. The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail:


Providing strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the Authority as stipulated in section 5 of the Legal Notice No 183.
Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Strategic Plan, business plan, annual plan and annual budget of the Authority.
Coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Authority.
Implementing the policies and programs of the Authority and reporting thereon to the Board through timely and accurately prepared Board papers.
Overseeing the implementation of Boards decisions and policies.
Ensuring effective governance, risk and cisis management in the Authority.
Ensuring proper management of funds and property of the Authority.
Developing operations plans and programs for achieving the Authority's objectives.
Ensuring implementation and fulfilment of the policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Authority.
Providing advice as required on all matters within the Authority.
Being the spokesperson for the Authority.
Spearheading the development and implementation of efficient systems that support the effective use of the Authority’s Resources.
Ensuring effective management of change.
Establishing and maintaining sound working relationship with government agencies, customers, development partners to position Kenya globally.


Job Specification    

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-


Served in a relevant position for at least fifteen (15) years working in the Public Service or in the Private Sector; Nine (9) of which in Senior Management position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines;- Information Communication Technology, Finance, Law or related field from a recognized institution
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Information Communication Technology, Finance, Business, Law or related field from a recognized institution.
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Certificate in computer application skills;
Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


Competencies and Skills


Communicating with impacts;
Leading and managing people;
Applying expertise;
Planning and organizing;
Leading and managing performance;
Financial and resource management;
Customer and Stakeholder orientation;
Formulating policy, strategies and concepts;
Leading change programmes and projects
Decision making
Strategic visioning and entrepreneurial thinking
Political astuteness and diplomacy
Collaboration and partnerships;
Coaching and mentoring;
Persuading and influencing;
Relating and networking; and
Technological Savviness more

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -


Initiating the development of E-Government strategy;
Spearheading system-wide initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness GoK business processes in accordance with priorities and directions negotiated and discussed with various leadership groups;
Overseeing the development of best practice requirements for e-government and enterprise... systems and procurement and / or implementation of enterprise systems in the most cost-effective and sustainable manner possible;
Analysing ICT systems to determine effectiveness. identify inadequacies, inefficiencies and problems and recommend solutions;
Overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applications, websites, Emails and web portals for Government MDAs and Counties;
Coordinating the design, creation, hosting, administration, securing and maintenance of critical data hubs and data warehouses for Government MDAs and Counties;
Ensuring adequate security and resilience is in place for e-service and enterprise systems;
Ensuring the development of relevant technical skills and service knowledge for staff within the E-Government department;
Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets for the E-Government department;
Liaising with relevant stakeholders in the development and review of the e-government systems; enterprise systems and information management standards;
Collaborating with stakeholders in ICTA on integration and sharing of information for improved service delivery across Government;
Overseeing the execution of the approved sectional work plans and budgets;
Overseeing performance improvement plans in the Department; and
Ensuring preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department.


Personal Specifications


At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public Service or private sector, three (3) of which in Management;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields from a recognized institution: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Computer Science, Computer Software/Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or in any other ICT-related discipline from a recognized institution;
Master's Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT-related discipline from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in any of the following: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT-related discipline from a recognized institution;
Relevant certifications in Enterprise applications (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) is an added advantage;
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized qualification;
Member of a professional body such as ICT Association of Kenya (ICTAK), IMIS;
Knowledge of information technology designs, setups, installation, implementation and maintenance;
Membership to a relevant professional body; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results more

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:


Developing and implementing corporate communications strategy, policies and programmes;
Promoting ICTA's image;
Publicizing the organization's activities;
Advising the Management on communication matters, solutions and best practices;
Editing and production ofthe organization's newsletters, magazines and brochures;
Managing... Media Information Service;
Facilitating press conferences, official functions, visits, seminars, workshops, public relations exhibitions and other organizational social events;
Preparing speeches, briefs, press supplements, press statements, news releases and feature articles;
Liaising with the Government and other stakeholders on matters of concern to ICTA;
Monitoring ICTA customer service levels;
Collaborating with media houses for coverage of the organization's events and raising public awareness of ICTA functions and activities;
Providing critical analysis of news (press review) regarding the organization;
Managing matters of corporate interest and corporate social responsibility programs; and
Resolving media queries and complaints.
Implementing on behalf of the Authority the access to information Act.


Job and Personal Specifications


At least nine (9) years of relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management;
Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Masters degree in any of the following fields: - Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
Leadership Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
demonstrated a clear understanding of the mandate of the ICT Authority and the role of Public Communication in the realization of the Authority’s strategic objectives. more