Secretary - ICT (Infrastructure)-
Company Name: Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)
Job Responsibilities:
To be appointed to this grade, the candidate must have:
(i) 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.
(ii) A Bachelor's 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.
(iii) A Master's degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya.
(iv) Membership to a relevant professional body.
(v) Outstanding managerial and administrative capability and wide professional experience in Information Communication Technology Policies and e-Government strategy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
(vi) Demonstrated clear understanding of National Development Policies, goals, and objectives.
Note: Possession of a certificate in project management from a recognized institution will be considered an added advantage.
Requirements and Qualifications:
The Secretary, ICT- Infrastructure will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
(i) Aligning ICT vision, mission, and strategic objectives to Kenya Vision 2030, National Digital Masterplan 2022-2032, Digital Economy Blueprint, and Government agenda.
(ii) Strengthening governance by overseeing the formulation, consolidation, review, and implementation of ICT Connectivity, Data Centre & Cloud Service policies, strategies, guidelines, standards, and global best practices.
(iii) Overseeing the formulation of Capacity Building, Project Management, Liaison & Partnership, Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and ensuring their implementation and consistent application.
(iv) Strengthening partnerships and liaison with public and private sector stakeholders.
(v) Facilitating the review and development of enabling institutional, legal, and regulatory frameworks on ICT Infrastructure, Data Centre & Cloud Services.
(vi) Spearheading resource mobilization, investment, budgeting, budgetary control, accountability, and prudent utilization of resources.
(vii) Coordinating investments for ICT connectivity, infrastructure, data centers, and disaster recovery centers for optimum utilization of resources.
(viii) 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.
(ix) Ensuring the provision of business continuity and disaster recovery for ICT infrastructure.
(x) Facilitating research, development, and implementation of emerging ICT Infrastructure trends.
(xi) Ensuring the development and integration of interoperable ICT Infrastructure, Systems, and Information Security across Ministries, Counties, Departments, and Agencies.
(xii) Guiding on ICT human capacity development to ensure the country has adequate skilled personnel.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of relevant certificates to [insert contact information or application procedure].
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