Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -


Coordinating the development and implementation of ICT Business and disaster recovery plans;
Developing and coordinating the implementation of Divisional work plans;
Coordinating designing, developing, implementing and maintaining new systems;
Coordinating the implementation of ICT system;
Monitoring internal controls for systems access;
Overseeing the development of training materials, operating and user manuals;
Coordinating capacity building of users on new and existing systems and policies;
Reviewing reports on the operations of ICT systems;
Coordinating the designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Information Security;
Enforcing Information Systems Security compliance;
Reviewing Divisions procurement and budgetary requirements; and
Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.


Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


Served in the grade of Assistant Director- ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software
Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage; Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI or equivalent certification;
Certificate in leadership course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:


Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
House Allowance: Applicable rates
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.