JOB TITLE Manager, ICT Security and Business Continuity (1 Post)
SCALE 4
LOCATION IEBC Headquarters
DIRECTORATE Directorate of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)
TERMS OF SERVICE Permanent and Pensionable
The role oversees the Information systems security function
in the Commission in order to safe guard information and the infrastructure
assets of the Commission by developing and Implementing ICT security strategies
and policies, advising the Commission and management on the ICT security issues
as well as carrying out security training and awareness, performing ICT
security risk assessment and reviews, handling security incidents and collaborating
and integrating with partners to leverage on the best ICT security services
available in the market.
The role manages and coordinates the Commission’s Business
continuity management program by developing strategies, emergency response and
crisis management plans in order to ensure effective responses that safeguard
the interests of key stakeholders, reputation, brand and value creating
activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement information systems security strategies, policies standards
and procedures;
- Review,
maintain and strengthen the organization’s information system assets risk
management framework and programme, incorporating infrastructure and
process risk ownership, assessment and mitigation;
- Proactively
monitor security activity through continuous research and recommend
suitable solutions to strengthen security measures and safeguard company
systems and information assets;
- Establish
and maintain computer incident capability, and provide appropriate systems
specialist support to investigations, forensics and recovery;
- Establish
the processes to ensure there is a high degree of integration with the
other assurance functions;
- Develop
a Risk and business impact analysis process and iteratively implement it
on all information systems in alignment with the Commissions requirements;
- Develop,
document and maintain an effective systems continuity plans by regularly
coordinating mock runs and improving the backup and restore processes and
procedures;
- Gain
understanding and acceptance from system users throughout the Commission
of the continuity plans and their roles/responsibilities within it;
- Establish
and maintain systems disaster recovery sites and plans, manage the vendors
partnering in the business continuity (BCM) plans where appropriate and
ensure their compliance to contracts/Service Level Agreements;
- Managing
and coordinating with the respective Directorates in order to develop and
implement the business continuity management (BCM) programme;
- Overseeing
the development the BCM strategy and BCP plans, liaising with the
respective Directorates in order to ensure that the BCPs are tested and
reviewed;
- Provide
expert, timely, and relevant advice to management and the entire
organization well as training and awareness on systems security issues and
activities in the Commission as well as on the best business continuity
practices.
Qualifications
- Must
have a degree in Information Communication Technology, or related field
from a recognized institution;
- A
Master’s Degree in Information Communication Technology or a related field
from a recognized institution;
- Must
have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in ICT, three
(3) of which must be at management level; and at least mandatory eight (8)
years working experience as a systems administrator in: Networks,
Database, Application Systems Administration and Security Management;
- Must
have professional qualification(s) in Business Continuity, Planning
Information and Security Management.- CISA/CISM/CGEIT;
- Must
have IT Service Management Certification;
- Should
have Project Management skills;
- Should
have basic Skills on Business Management and Strategic Management.
- Must
have good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Must
be a team player and possess good management and leadership skills;
- Must
be a person of undoubted integrity
JOB TITLE Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (1 Post)
SCALE 4
LOCATION IEBC Headquarters
DIRECTORATE Directorate of Voter Education, Partnership and
Communication
TERMS OF SERVICE Permanent and Pensionable
Reporting to the Director of Voter Education, Partnership and
Communication, the Manager, Communications and Public Affairs shall be
responsible for developing communication strategies and policies and responding
to public enquiries.
Responsibilities
- Review
and initiate Development and Implementation of Public Communications
policies, strategies, work-plans and budgets; and design appropriate
programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
- Initiate
and coordinate research and surveys on various media issues and develop
appropriate interventions including standards and regulations to manage
the function;
- In
liaison with ICT directorate develop effective, reliable and secure
external communications system to ensure timely information and public/stakeholder
satisfaction and improvement of the Commission’s brand and image;
- Planning
and/or directing the development of programs for maintenance of favorable
public image and the Commission’s agenda and accomplishments;
- Develop
and manage a robust and interactive website, social media and digital
platforms;
- Coordinate
and organize fora where the Commission’s policies, programmes and projects
can be propagated and promoted – oversee content generation for corporate
speeches, media and all communication platforms; and serve as the media
liaison for the Commission and facilitate effective media coverage of its
activities;
- Liaise
with the relevant directorates and departments to establish efficient
media and public response mechanisms, hotlines and interactive social
media in line with the Commissions website and social media strategy
- Coordinate
and prepare media supplements, documentaries, press release/media features
and provide periodic reports as may be required; and
- Co-ordinate
establishment and management of Commission’s media and information desks
at head office and regional levels.
- Supervising,
guiding, mentoring, coaching, training and development of communications
personnel in the department
Qualifications
- Must
have a degree in Communications, Public Relations or equivalent form from
a recognized institution;
- A
Master’s Degree in Communications or equivalent form a recognized
institution;
- Must
have a minimum of ten (10) years of communications work experience, three
(3) of which must be at management level;
- Must
be a member of a registered professional body with valid membership
certificate;
- Must
have experience in stakeholder/public relations or engagement;
- Must
have experience in editorial and excellent script and speech writing
skills;
- Must
have adequate knowledge of Kenya’s media;
- Must
have good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Must
be a team player and possess good management and leadership skills;
- Must
be computer literate and possess good analytical skills;
- Must
be a person of undoubted integrity.
JOB TITLE Manager, Supply Chain Management (1 Post)
SCALE 4
LOCATION Headquarters – Nairobi
DIRECTORATE Directorate of Supply Chain Management
TERMS OF SERVICE Permanent & Pensionable
Reporting to the Director Supply Chain Manage, the Procurement
Manager will be responsible for ensuring timely procurement of goods, services
and works; developing and implementing policies, and administrative systems in
line with budgetary allocations in the Commission.
Responsibilities
- Initiate
development of procurement policies and procedures manuals and systems;
- Coordinate
development of procurement plans in liaison with Users
- Coordinate
procurement of goods, works and services in the Commission;
- Oversee
preparation of tender documents for procurement of goods, works and
services;
- Preparation
of contract documents in liaison with Users and Legal Directorate;
- Preparation
and monitoring of payments to suppliers.
- Preparation
periodic procurement reports;
- Coordinate
development and maintenance of an asset register for the Commission;
- Coordinate
disposal of stores in accordance with existing regulations;
- Enforcing
of Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015, regulations and
guidelines;
- Coordinate
planning and development of work-plans and budgets for department; and
- Supervising,
guiding, counselling, mentoring, training and development of staff working
in the department.
Qualifications
- Must
have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain
Management or equivalent form a recognized institution;
- A
Master’s degree in Procurement; Supply Chain Management or equivalent form
from a recognized institution;
- A
postgraduate diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management from a
recognized institution/Professional body;
- Must
be a member of a recognized professional procurement body with valid
Practicing License from KISM;
- Must
have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of
which must be at management level;
- Must
be conversant with the provisions of the Public Procurement & Asset
Disposal Act 2015 and the related Regulations;
- Must
have good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Must
be a team player and possess good management and leadership skills;
- Must
be computer literate and possess good analytical skills;
- Must
be a person of undoubted integrity.
JOB TITLE Constituency Election Coordinator (30 Posts)
SCALE 5
LOCATION
(CONSTITUENCY)
Baringo North, Yatta, Kirinyaga Central, Kacheliba, Wundanyi
Ugunja, Mvita, Isiolo North, Pokot South, Suna East, Saboti, Rongo,
Sigowet/Soin, Tigania East, Turkana Central, Sotik, Nambale, Laisamis, Samburu
East, Kilgoris, Tetu, Kaiti, Mathioya, Turkana South, Chepalungu, Bura, Kitutu
Masaba, Chesumei, Kieni, Mandera West
DIRECTORATE Voter Registration and Electoral Operations
TERMS OF SERVICE Permanent and Pensionable
Reporting to the Director Voter Registration through the
respective County Election Managers, the Constituency Election Coordinator
shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to administration of elections
in their constituencies of deployment.
Responsibilities
- Provide
management support, develop and oversee the implementation of strategies,
policies, plans and budgets at the constituency level while ensuring the
alignment of these to the regional and overall Commission strategies;
- Ensure
that election operation activities at the constituency level comply with
internal controls and budget restrictions;
- Ensure
provision of administrative support services at the constituency level
including distribution of election materials, transport management,
implementation of security policies and protocols and ensuring the safe
custody of the Commission’s assets;
- Be
responsible for sound financial management and prudent use of all
Commission funds at constituency level in line with Commission’s financial
policies;
- Liaise
with the County Election Manager to implement training programmes for
registration and election officials at the constituency level;
- Identify,
inspect suitable polling, nominations and tallying centers;
- Liaise
with regional administrative and security officials at the constituency
level to ensure safety of Commission Assets;
- Undertake
the verification, compilation and revision of Constituency voter’s
register as required by law from time to time;
- Liaise
with political parties with respect to elections and related activities;
- Develop
accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators at the
constituency levels and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports;
- Be
the Returning Officer during elections and the Voter Registration Officer
during voter registration exercise;
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by the Commission.
Qualifications
- Must
have a minimum Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
- Must
have a minimum of Six (6) years working experience, two (2) of which must
be at management level;
- Must
be a resident of the Constituency he/she is applying to be considered;
- Should
possess good negotiation, planning and coordination skills;
- Proven
experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or
managing election process is an added advantage;
- Additional
training, professional Qualifications and experience of fieldwork will be
an advantage;
- Must
have good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Must
be a team player and possess good management and leadership skills;
- Must
be computer literate and possess good analytical skills;
- Must
be a person of undoubted integrity
Integrity Clearance
Shortlisted applicants shall be required to avail clearances
from the following institutions as they appear for interview;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Office
of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP);
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Professional
bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant is a member e.g. LSK,
IHRM, KISM, ICPAK, AAK, IEK etc. (where applicable) and
- Credit
Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau.
How To Apply
Applications are strictly online. Details, including job
requirements are available on the Commission website, https://www.iebc.or.ke/iebcjobs
After completing online application, applicants are also
required to submit hard copies of application letters, detailed CVs, academic
certificates, testimonials, and ID/Passport to:
The Commission Secretary/CEO
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission,
15th floor Anniversary Towers,
P.O. Box 45371-00100,
Nairobi
Canvassing will lead to disqualification of any applicant.