Assistant Director, Information & Communication Technology

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is hiring for the position of Assistant Director, Information & Communication Technology. KNEC is a state corporation mandated to conduct school and post-school examinations within Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• – Provide leadership in formulating and implementing ICT strategies
• – Ensure adherence to ICT policies, procedures, and standards
• – Oversee ICT programs and activities
• – Manage, coordinate, and supervise ICT functions
• – Establish mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity
• – Draw ICT budgets and procurement plans
• – Coordinate systems development, implementation, and maintenance
• – Liaise with users to ensure their ICT needs are met
• – Review and evaluate feasibility studies and reports for implementation
• – Supervise and manage ICT projects within planned time and budget
• – Coordinate information systems security audits and recommend improvements
• – Prepare work plans, conduct staff performance appraisals, and submit reports
• – Develop and implement staff capacity-building measures
• – Facilitate procurement of ICT equipment and services

Requirements:

• – At least 10 years of relevant work experience, with 4 years at the management level
• – Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, ICT, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• – Certifications: CCNA, MCSE, MCSD, CISA, and Oracle certification
• – Management course lasting at least 4 weeks
• – Demonstrated merit in work performance
• – Membership in a professional body
• – Proficiency in computer applications
• – Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Key Competencies:

• – Integrity
• – Analytical skills
• – Project management skills
• – Communication and reporting skills
• – Interpersonal skills
• – Team player

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by June 10, 2024, by submitting the required application forms, a cover letter, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, a detailed CV, and other supporting documents to the specified address.