Manager ICT
REF: MICT/08
The position is
responsible for developing and implementing strategy, policies based on the IRA
strategic plan and business needs to achieving quality performance and resource
management.
The duties and
responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory
Responsibilities
Manage
the development of ICT strategy, policies, and operational plans in line with
the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
Formulate
the development of the departmental work plans and approved budgets;
Develop and manage the performance management in the department;
Preparation
of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department;
Lead
in the establishment, management and maintenance of a robust ICT infrastructure
and information systems that comply with legal and regulatory,
requirements and best practices to support achievement of Authority’s
mandate;
Coordinate
the management of confidentiality, availability and integrity of the
Authority’s information, data and information systems;
Develop
the Authority’s annual Operating and Capital budgetary requirements;
Review
the management of the security of the Infrastructure and Information
systems;
Develop,
implement and maintain the Business Intelligence and Information
Repository tools to support analytics for effective decisions making;
Develop
the implementation plans for ICT projects on behalf of the Authority;
Develop
departmental board papers in liaison with the Senior Manager, Information
Communication & Technology;
Formulate
the implementation plan for the board resolutions;
Development
and implementation effective disaster recovery and business continuity
mechanisms for the Authority;
Prepare
and manage the ICT departmental risks and performance;
Develop
and implement departmental quality management systems and standards;
Formulate
the planning, analysis, automation and of the Authority’s business
processes and workflows;
Develop
and implement mechanism for continuous upgrades of the Authority’s
business systems and applications;
Develop
the human resource needs for the department in liaison with the Senior
Manager, Information Communication & Technology;
Prepare
the ICT related procurement needs for the Authority;
Organise
the auditing and other compliance related activities within the Department;
Manage
the provision of user support to the Authority’s Directorates and
departments;
Develop
appropriate backup and security procedures and guidelines ideal to safeguard
the Authority’s ICT installations, systems and databases against
violations;
Plan
and implement appropriate training programme for the Authority’s users on
ICT systems;
Develop
and implement a mentoring, coaching and appraising programme for the
departmental staff;
Develop
and implement standard operating procedures for ICT operations are set;
Validate
and approve the technical, systems and user documentations after they have been
updated;
Validate
the Information Communication Technology equipment inventory and initiate their
replacement as necessary;
Reviewing
and recommending approval of the feasibility studies and reports for systems
implementation;
Coordinate
the designing and maintenance of the Local Area Network (LAN), Virtual Private
Networks (VPN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
Maintenance
of the ICT infrastructure, Systems and other related services;
Liaise
with the other departments in the implementation of change management
initiatives;
Validate
and advise on any new system changes before installation in the production
environment.
Design
the security aspects within the Local Area Network (LAN), Virtual Private
Networks (VPN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
Operational
Responsibilities / Tasks
Develop
and implement ICT policies and procedures for effective and efficient use of
ICT services throughout the Authority;
Develop
mechanisms to ensure the Authority’s ICT assets and information systems
are secure from ICT related risks like unauthorized access to information, data
corruption or integrity loss, degraded processing capability, and poor service
levels;
Organise
the review, testing and evaluation of systems to determine their efficiency,
reliability, compatibility and relevance;
Implement
relevant statutory regulations and standards;
Develop
management reports, proposals and any other relevant documents for review
by the Senior Manager;
Providing
technical input in ICT project and other committees
Identify
security gaps within the infrastructure, systems and databases and coordinate
their resolution;
Train
staff on security matters and creating general awareness on cyber security on
regular basis;
Analysis
of the Antivirus databases, assessing the emerging threats and ensuring that
the appropriate patches and updates are done;
Review
the security measures of the systems and testing of the same before deployment
of the same
Persons Specifications
Masters
degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
Nine
(9) years relevant working experience
Professional
qualifications in any two of the following:
CISA/CISM/CRISC/CEH/CISSP/MCSE/MCITP/CCNA/Project Management
Certification;
Member
of a relevant professional body
Management
Course lasting not less four (4) weeks
Supervisory
Course for not less than two (2) weeks;
Meets
the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
Competencies and skills
Strong
communication and reporting skills;
Strong
analytical and numerical skills;
Strong
organization and interpersonal skill;
Mentoring,
coaching and leadership skills;
Conflict
management; and
Ability
to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task.
Terms of Offer:
An attractive remuneration
package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be
negotiated with the successful candidate.
Successful candidates for
positions in Job Grade IRA 3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to
performance while those in Job Grade IRA 4 to IRA 10 shall
be appointed on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
How To Apply
Application:
Suitably qualified and
experienced individuals should submit applications enclosing a detailed
curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/testimonials
and a copy of National Identity Card.
The CV must at the minimum
provide details of the applicant’s email address, day-time mobile telephone
numbers, details of current employer, current remuneration and names and
contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional
background and experience.
Applications, addressed to
the undersigned, may be sent by
post or delivered at the Insurance
Regulatory Authority (Registry Section) at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot
Road, Upper Hill. Please note that these should be sealed,
marked “Confidential” and indicate the job reference (e.g “REF:MICT/08” for
Manager ICT).
Commissioner of Insurance
& Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory
Authority
Zep-Re Place
P.O Box 43505-00100
Nairobi
Applications must be
received by close of business on 7th November
2023.
