Position: Head, Information and Communication Technology
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is a State Corporation established under Micro and Small Enterprises Act No. 55 of 2012.
The Authority (MSEA) is categorized as a Service Corporation, PC 3B and is domiciled in the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development.
MSEA was established for the promotion, development, regulation of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Sector in Kenya.
The Authority is mandated to formulate and review policies and programmes, promote and develop MSE sector, monitor and evaluate implementation policies, programmes and activities related to MSE development.
Further, the Authority is established to coordinate, harmonize and facilitate integration of various Public and private policies, programmes and activities related to Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya.
The Authority is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the following vacant position:
Position: Head, Information and Communication Technology
Ref. No: MSEA- 9/07/2015
MSEA Grade 5
The Head, Information and Communication Technology will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for overall IT and Communications solutions of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
- Developing and implementing ICT policy and strategy;
- Website design and development;
- Providing Technical Support Services and training staff on ICT related issues;
- Data management services;
- Providing hardware and software;
- Managing LAN and WAN networks;
- Automating of core services;
- Maintaining server functions including email, internet, databases, file storage
- Administration, file servers, spam filters, firewalls, Antivirus and antimalware;
- Undertaking research into various infrastructure and software developments to enhance the organization functions and growth.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or any other Information Technology related discipline from a recognized institution;
- A minimum five years (5) working experience in the ICT at a senior managerial level
- Demonstrated a high level of professional competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to interpret and apply the role of Information Communication Technology achievements of Authority’s strategies
Additional Information
In addition, all prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya and attach the following documents to their applications:-
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance Certificate (EACC)
- Kenya Revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate (KRA)
- Higher Education Loans Board clearance Certificate(HELB)
- Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
If you clearly believe that you to meet the criteria given above, please submit your sealed application letters with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, 3 referees with their e-mail addresses and telephone contacts; quoting the Reference Number for the job being applied on both the envelop and the application letter.
All applications should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered or emailed to the Chairman not later than 12th August, 2015.
The Chairman
Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
Nairobi.
Email: chairman@mseauthority.go.ke
MSEA is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification