1. MANAGER – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY

Job Title: Manager – Information, Communication & Technology (1 Post)

Job Reference Number: GDC/CS/HRM/ICT/01/2025

Terms of Employment: 5 Year Contract Renewable subject to Performance

Job Grade: GDC3

Department: Information Communications & Technology

Reporting to: General Manager - Corporate Services

a) Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for the development and management of information systems towards the attainment of operational efficiencies and promotion of the use of emerging technology in delivery of services.

b) Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

i. Managing the ICT services of the Corporation

ii. Formulating and implementing ICT policies, strategies and procedures

iii. Ensuring adoption and adherence to GoK ICT standards

iv. Recommending to the Company emerging ICT solutions and best practices to enhance service delivery

v. Designing and implementing information systems, infrastructure, and projects

vi. Establishing and implementing ICT data protection systems

vii. Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of ICT projects, programs, and policies

viii. Developing work plans and budgets for the Department for approval

ix. Overseeing performance management in the department

x. Analysis of the requirement and elaboration of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT

xi. Provide overall administrative support to underpin the GDC Vision

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i. A minimum of twelve (12) years’ work experience four (4) of which must be in a managerial role

ii. Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution

iii. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

iv. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)

v. Relevant professional certification in ICT Field including but not limited to Networks, Infrastructure, System Administration, Systems Development, Support and Maintenance (e.g., CCNP/CCNA or MCIP/MCSE or CISM/CISA or PMP)

vi. Membership of any relevant professional body

vii. Proficiency in Computer applications

viii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya1

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i. Good Interpersonal skills

ii. Demonstrates/safeguards of ethics and integrity

iii. Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment

iv. Self-driven

v. Good team player and facilitates teamwork