VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT)-HCM AUTOMATION
Advert Number: VNo72022
No of Posts: 1
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy/ Policy Responsibilities
- Providing
leadership, advising senior management on ICT matters and supporting the
ICT governance system;
- Coordinate
the development of ICT policies, procedures and standards;
- Oversee
the designing of appropriate ICT architecture; putting in place quality
assurance systems, risk plans, disaster recovery procedures and business
continuity plans;
- Identifying
ICT outsourcing opportunities;
- Undertake
the development of the Commissions ICT budget and ensure budgetary control
and policies and procedures are adhered to;
- Undertake
the preparation of the Commission’s ICT status reports and ensure the
adherence to professional standards and guidelines;
- Coordinate
the review of ICT policies to incorporate emerging ICT trends for
efficient and effective service delivery;
- Ensuring
that the directorate delivers consistent, clear and high standards support
service that enhance their performance;
- Initiate
the development of new systems or modification of existing ones to enhance
effective and efficient service delivery; and
- Oversee
system analysis, design and programme specifications.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Planning
and coordinating the development of work programmes and the allocation of
staff resources;
- Managing
multiple and concurrent large, high-profile projects;
- Ensure
the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and
software;
- Coordinate
the development of research on emerging technological issues;
- Provide
guidelines in the provision of technical support to end users for all
hardware and software;
- Identify
performance gaps and recommend proper training and deployment of all ICT
Officers in the Commission;
- Coordinate
Information Communication Technology procurement issues and ensure
effective utilization and management of ICT infrastructure; and
- Liaising
with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information
Communication and Technology equipment;
Requirements
- Master’s
degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
- Professional
certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional
(CCNP, CCNA, MCSE,MCSA,MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator,
CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- A
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
- Membership
of an ICT professional body;
- Twelve(12)years’
experience of which three(3)should be in a comparable position from a
reputable organization; and
- Meet
the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Remuneration Package:
Gross Salary: As per NPSC Salary
Structure
Terms of Service: Permanent and
Pensionable
Anual Leave: 30 working days per
financial year
Leave Allowance: As existing in the
Commission
Medical Cover: As existing in the
Commission
How to Apply
- Interested
and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE
through jobs portal: https://services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment
- Shortlisted
candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for
verification during the interview.
All applications to reach
the Commission by the close of business on or before 22nd November, 2022 at 5.00
p.m East African Time (EAT).
Shortlisted candidates for
the positions of Directors, Deputy Directors and Managers would
be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 including submiting HELB clearance certificate, Tax compliance
from KRA, clearance from EACC and Police Clearance Certificate from DCI.
NB: National
Police Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities and from
disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates
shall be contacted.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
