Communications Secretary
Job Details
Ministry Of Information and Communications
Vacant Position at the National Communication SecretariatMinistry Of Information and Communications
The National Communication Secretariat, created under Section 84 of the Communications Act 1998, is the policy advisory body to the Government on matters relationg to information and communication policy.
The duties of the Secretariat include inter-alia preparation of
policy papers, sessional papers, country position papers and legislation o n
ICTs, as well as advising the Government on the adoption of appropriate
information and communication technologies.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the following vacant positions in the Secretariat:
Job Group: NCS 1
The Communications Secretary will be responsible to the Board of the National Communications Secretariat (NCS) for overall management of the NCS.
Key Responsibilities:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the following vacant positions in the Secretariat:
Job Group: NCS 1
The Communications Secretary will be responsible to the Board of the National Communications Secretariat (NCS) for overall management of the NCS.
Key Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities for the position will
include:
- Preparing
country position papers in the info-communications sector;
- Representing
the Government in international conferences and meetings on info-communications
policy;
- Organizing
communications stakeholder workshops and seminars in the country;
- Managing
a small inter-disciplinary group of experts in info-communications
technologies and policies; and
- Planning
and budgeting for the National Communications Secretariat;
- Secretary
to the National Communications Secretariat Board.
Requirements
Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
- be
a holder of a Degree in Electronic Engineering/Information
Systems/Computer Science or any other relevant equivalent qualification,
majoring in information and communications technologies from a recognized
university;
- have
at least a Masters Degree in any of the above disciplines from a
recognized university;
- have
ten (10) years experience in a telecommunications organization such as an
operator or regulator;
- be
conversant with Telecommunication Policy formulation and analysis;
- have
excellent oral and written communication skills in English; and
- be
well versed in end user computing and internet skills;
- be
conversant with Kenya Consititution 2010 and Vision 2030.
NB:
- Those
who had applied for Chief Technology Expert position in July, 2011 are
encouraged to re-apply.
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted in writing/telephone.
Application Procedure
Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three Referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, should be addressed to the address below to reach us not later than 2nd July, 2012.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Information and Communications
Telposta Towers, 9th Floor
P. O. Box 30025 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 020 4920000
Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three Referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, should be addressed to the address below to reach us not later than 2nd July, 2012.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Information and Communications
Telposta Towers, 9th Floor
P. O. Box 30025 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 020 4920000