Head of Information & Communication Technology

Grade 8 Ref: HR/ICT/001

Reporting to the Director General, the job holder will be responsible for support, administration and security of interlinked IT and communication Systems.

Key responsibilities include design and implementation of the Authority's IT and telecommunication strategy and network security.
 Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conceptualizing, designing and implementation of office automation
  • Ensuring system back-up and security
  • Providing technical advice on selection and management of software and hardware
  • Providing end- user training and coordinating IT support
  • Liaising with CCK, Telkom Kenya and other governmental and International organizations on matters related to radio communication.
Job Specification

  • Must be a holder of a first degree in Computer Science
  • Over Ten (10) years experience, three (3) of which must be at a similar or senior management position in IT/Telecommunication Management
  • Be a certified engineer by recognized professional engineering IT body
  • Any other duties as may be delegated
Candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with their up to date CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and testimonials and be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the Address below not later than 14th July 2010.

All envelops/applications should have the respect job reference no. clearly marked.

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The Director General,
Kenya National Highways Authority
Blue Shield Towers, 9th floor. Hospital Hill Road
P.O. Box 49712- 00100, Nairobi.