Job Description – IT Manager Position

Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of an IT Manager.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

The ICT Manager is responsible for all aspects of Information communications and technology planning, management and implementation.
 

S/He works closely with the ICT Steering Committee to ensure that ICT is aligned to the organization’s Strategic plan.

He/She is responsible for the design, evaluation and support of the ICT infrastructure and is responsible for overseeing the provision of ICT services to the Secretariat of the organization.
 

The position is also responsible for ensuring that the information and communication technology (ICTs) is kept well maintained and updated to efficiently and effectively serve the needs of the Secretariat with respect to office processes and procedures.

The position has the overall responsibility for ensuring that the organization website functions efficiently and effectively and develops and promotes web-based solutions.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

ICT Management 
  • To contribute towards the development of the ICT strategy for the organization;
  • Work with the ICT Steering Committee to define IT strategies to support the organization’s strategic plan and ensure implementation and monitoring of the ICT Strategy to enhance the delivery of services,
  • Develop appropriate policies, standards, procedures and guidelines for the IT function;
  • Ensure compliance with IT regulations and advise senior management on the Kenyan ICT industry and the regulatory, infrastructure and commercial factors that need to be taken into account in developing the organization’s internal ICT system and external connectivity
  • Oversee the administration and maintenance of IT infrastructure;
  • Maintain required IT service performance levels so as to achieve organizational objectives and provide adequate performance records for review by the Senior management;
Security & Risk Management
  • Ensure IT Security including user rights assignment and access control.
  • Monitoring of antivirus, hostbased intrusion prevention and other endpoint security implementations
  • Risk management;
  • Manage IT contingency and data recovery programmes
Project Management and Continuous improvement
  • Manage IT projects including working with process owners in preparation of business cases overseeing implementation until full benefits are realized.
  • Liaise with process owners to promote use of IT in effective and efficient design and operation of all major processes including improvements to work processes;
  • To determine the requirements and financial implications of providing equipment, software and training to institutions supported by the Consortium to facilitate their connectivity with the organization.
  • Continuous monitoring of IT enables investment programmes and ensuring expected benefits are realized from the provision and maintenance of appropriate IT capabilities;
  • Identify emerging user needs and plan for new systems or changes to existing systems to meet user needs
  • Evaluate new technologies for their potential application to business processes;
IT Equipment and Training 
  • Manage IT Vendors and ensure that the organization receives value for money for equipment and services;
  • Identify user training needs and recommend relevant training;
Web Management 
  • Ensure that the organization website functions efficiently and effectively
  • Ensure up to date web content
  • Encourage a culture of web-based solutions to ensure optimal utilization of the web.
Secondary Duties/Responsibilities
  • Undertakes any other duties as directed by the Director, Communications and Policy Promotion
Education/qualifications 
  • Masters Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science
  • Professional ICT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CCNA or other equivalent and recognized qualifications
Experience
  • At least five years relevant experience
Duration: 3 year term

Please send your CV and remuneration details to: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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