Assistant Director, ICT– Test, Job in Kenya

Assistant Director, ICT - Test

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director, Information Communications Technology (ICT) is responsible for providing ICT systems and services to enable the Authority in achieving its mandate while ensuring security of systems and data for business continuity.

Job Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: computer science, information systems or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: computer science, information systems or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Relevant professional qualification and membership to a professional body in good standing, where applicable;
At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
A certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Professional ICT Certification will be an added advantage;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance;
Proficiency in computer applications; and,
Fulfil the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Job Specifications

Coordinating the review, development and implementation of ICT strategies and policies at the Authority;
Facilitating the protection of the Authority’s ICT infrastructure for business continuity;
Coordinating the Automating of business processes;
Initiating the development and implementation of ICT budget and ensuring prudent resource utilization;
Participating in reviewing business plans to inform deployment and rollout of information technology systems, an enterprise resource management system, the Risk Based Supervision System, business intelligence, and other business relevant applications;
Developing and implementing departmental work plans; budgets and timely Reports;
Coordinating the review and development of quality management system and implementation of quality management systems audit recommendations;
Supervising talent in the Department;
Implementing Management resolutions and preparing progress reports; and,
Monitoring and reporting on performance progress and risk mitigation activities.