The Director Information & Communication Technology will head the ICT Department and will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

ICT Director Job Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic and operational plans for the ICT Department to ensure that all ICT tools, processes and systems are in place to meet the IT requirements
• Plan and coordinate all IT functions in the Council and provide strategic direction for the Council and assist with implementation of ICT systems.
• Establish efficient and effective ICT systems in the Council
• Integrate ICT into Councils operations and institutionalize automated systems for performance management
• Establish and implement effective ICT risk management Security and disaster recovery strategies of the Council. Plan to minimize the risk of data loss, breach of privacy and confidentiality for the Council.
• Co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate ICT program activities as well as implement ICT projects within the organization;
• Prepare ICT status reports and ensure that professional standards and guidelines are adhered to;
• Undertake periodic review of ICT system projects and procedures and recommend improvements;
• Co-ordinate development review and update existing policy regulations on ICT management
• Prepare and execute medium plan and annual budget for the ICT department
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the department.

Qualifications for the ICT Director Job

• Masters Degree in Computer Science/Information communication
• Technology/Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have served as Deputy Director, ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years or have 18 years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at managerial level handling ICT related activities in a recognized institution. Those below Job group ‘Q’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
• Must have analytical skills, be a team player with a passion for creativity and innovation
• Professional ICT qualifications such as CISCO, MCSD, OCP, MCSE e.t.c.
• Record of successful delivery of large ICT systems development implementation and integration as a project leader;
• Candidates who have attended the Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will have an added advantage.
• Leadership and integrity qualities as set out in chapter 6 of the Constitution and demonstrated compliance to the public service values and principles as defined in the Constitution.

How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees by January 20, 2017 to:

The Head of Human Resources Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 – 00200
NAIROBI.

Note:

• Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification;
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a Technical Test to be administered by the Council.

KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and people with Disability are encouraged to apply.