Assistant Director – ICT at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

REF: KNCHR/ADM/AD /01/202

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Commission’s ICT strategy for provision of information communication and technology services in the Commission.

Key Responsibilities:

Managerial/supervisory responsibilities

1. Plan and develop the commission’s ICT strategies, policies and standards.
2. Supervise the development, implementation and maintenance of the Commission’s ICT infrastructure.
3. Supervise implementation of ICT policies, strategies, Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies procedures and guidelines pertaining to Commission processes.
4. Supervise the implementation and monitoring of ICT projects supported by best practice knowledge, demonstrate business value and financial viability.
5. Supervise the development and implementation of ICT training programs at divisional and Commission level.
6. Supervise installation and maintenance of ICT systems in the Commission by ensuring the provision of cost-effective, efficient, high quality ICT services.
7. Supervise the development and utilization of the division’s budget.

Operational responsibilities

1. Supervising the implementation of Commission’s ICT strategies, policies and standards.
2. Promoting the use of robust and efficient systems/processes focused on leveraging on ICT to improve efficiency, value addition and cost reduction.
3. Co-ordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and reviewing the departmental annual budgetary allocations.
4. Preparation of divisional monthly performance reports and quarterly performance
5. Review the operations of ICT systems by ensuring the provision of cost-effective, efficient, high quality ICT services.
6. Review performance management, ICT assets and physical resources to meet strategic departmental goals.
7. Mentoring, guidance and counselling of departmental staff.
8. Preparing periodic reports on ICT and e-governance services at the Commission.

​Financial Responsibilities

1. Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds.
2. Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets.
3. Managing grants as may be designated from time to time.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
2. 5 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
3. Possess at least two (2) Professional Certifications in ICT.
4. Membership to relevant professional body with Good Standing.
5. A Course in Strategic Management and Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
6. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

OR

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
2. 7 years of service of which three is at a supervisory role.
3. Possess at least two (2) Professional Certifications in ICT.
4. Membership to relevant professional body with Good Standing.
5. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from Kenya School of Government or its equivalent.
6. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya