County Chief Officer – ICT, Strategic Partnership & Digital Economy
2025-11-05T13:10:31+00:00
County Government Of Busia
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https://www.busiacounty.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
IT
2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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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
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.
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
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Vacancy title:
County Chief Officer – ICT, Strategic Partnership & Digital Economy
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: IT]
Jobs at:
County Government Of Busia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th NOVEMBER 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
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