Principal Information Communication Technology Officer (2 Posts)

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to recruit two Principal Information Communication Technology Officers. This is a crucial leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating ICT systems within the County.

Compensation and Terms

Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 per month.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will perform the following functions:

• Systems development, implementation, and allocation of resources.
• Coordinating comprehensive systems development, implementation, and maintenance activities.
• Carrying out feasibility studies for potential projects.
• Preparing progress reports detailing systems development efforts.
• Evaluating systems and ensuring strict adherence to established ICT standards.
• Training staff and preparing comprehensive staff performance reports.
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs/activities within the information communication technology division/unit.
• Ensuring continuous adherence to information communication technology standards.
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of information communication technology equipment.
• Reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Chief Information Communication Technology Officer or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized Institution; OR
• A Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work.