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Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of at least a first degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Mathematics or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
At least Five years’ experience in technical operations management and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience with at least four years as an ICT leader in a dynamic environment.
Broad knowledge of Information Technology Processing Systems, concepts and methodologies;
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematics or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of County Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) shall be answerable to the relevant Chief Officer.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Provide leadership, vision and management to the ICT department;
Assess and respond to ICT needs of the County;
Manage ICT;
Advising the County on ICT matters;
Sourcing and mobilizing resources for ICT projects;
Formulating operational policies and guidelines on the utilization of ICT resources;
Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages;
Be responsible for the ordering, acquisition, inventorying and disposition of hardware and software;
Serve as primary contact with outside vendors in the generation of RFPs, bids, contracts, agreements and other major vendor interactions, systems operations and maintenance;
Maintain the integrity and continual operation of ICT network including the wireless networks.
Maintain security and privacy of the information systems, communication lines and equipments;
Develop, review and certify all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans;
For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, he/she must have the following clearance:
Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
County Public Service Board,
Office of the Governor,
Vihiga County,
P.O. Box 344-50300,
Maragoli
Email to: vihigacounty [at] yahoo.com
All applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Wednesday 31st July, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.