County Chief Officer – ICT, Strategic Partnership & Digital Economy at County Government of Busia

ADVERT NO: CPSB/17/2025
Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate, implement, and review ICT, e-Government, and digital economy policies, strategies, and frameworks in line with national and county development priorities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in service delivery.
• Oversee development, modernization, and maintenance of County ICT infrastructure, including data centers, networks, and systems.
• Ensure effective deployment of e-services and digital platforms for citizen engagement and service delivery.
• Promote ICT security, data protection, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Facilitate programs that support innovation, ICT entrepreneurship, and digital skills development.
• Promote partnerships with private sector, academia, and development partners to advance digital trade, e-commerce, and technology-driven investments.
• Support the growth of innovation hubs, start-ups, and digital marketplaces in the County.
• Develop and maintain collaborations with national government, development partners, private sector, and other stakeholders.
• Mobilize resources and partnerships to support ICT and innovation initiatives
• Represent the County in ICT, innovation, and digital economy forums at national and international levels.
• Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff, ensuring adherence to professional standards and performance targets.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource allocation for ICT and digital economy programs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of ICT, strategic partnership, and digital economy initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
• Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT, Business Information Systems, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in ICT, Strategic Management, Public Administration, Innovation, or a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in ICT, Project Management, Cybersecurity, or related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in gender, disability inclusion, social development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional provisions, national laws, and international conventions on gender and disability rights.
• Experience in policy formulation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement