Director Information Communication Technology (ICT)
2025-05-29T20:13:42+00:00
Vihiga County Government
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FULL_TIME
Vihiga
Vihiga
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Computer & IT
2025-06-13T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The officer shall report to the Chief Officer responsible for Public Service and Administration. He /she shall be responsible for managing the information systems and technology function by providing strategic leadership, oversight, operational management for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) function within the Executive arm of the County Government of Vihiga.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Governance
- ICT Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive ICT Strategy aligned with the county's policy priorities, development plan, and e-government initiative
- Policy and Planning: Develop, review and update ICT policies, frameworks and standards to ensure compliance with national standards and emerging technologies
- Budget and Resource Management: Direct planning, formulation and management of the ICT budget, ensuring optimal use of resources and sustainable investments in digital infrastructure
- Stakeholder Engagement: In consultation with the Chief Officer for Public Service, Work closely with county officials, government agencies, private sector partners and community representatives to foster partnerships, secure funding and support collaborative projects
Technology and Infrastructure Oversight
- IT systems Management: Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of integrated ICT systems including data centres, networks, cyber security measures and cloud infrastructure
- Digital Transformation: Spearhead initiatives to digitize county services such as e- governance platforms, citizen service portals, e-learning and e-health systems
- Project Management: Manage ICT projects from conception through execution and evaluation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
- System Integration: Lead efforts to integrate existing systems, eliminating silos, ensuring data consistency and improving interoperability among county departments
- Cyber security Oversight: Implement robust cyber security measures, risk assessments and disaster recovery protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality
Technical Oversight and Innovation
Programming and Software Development
- Oversee the development, customization and maintenance of software solutions that support county operations
- Provide guidance on programming languages (e.g Java, Python, C#) and modern frameworks (e.g NET, Django, Angular) for in-house application development
- Ensure adherence to software development best practices including agile methodologies, version control and continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) protocols
- Emerging Technologies: Evaluate and implement new technologies (e.g Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data analytics) to enhance service delivery and administrative efficiency
- Data Management: Direct efforts to establish robust data governance, analytics frameworks and reporting systems that aid in evidence-based decision making
- IT Support and Innovation Lab: Champion the creation and maintenance of an IT support structure and innovation laboratory dedicated to testing, prototyping and scaling new digital solutions
Leadership and Team Management:
- Team Development: Recruit, train and mentor a skilled team of IT professionals
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation
- Performance Management: Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews and drive professional development to ensure the ICT team meets strategic goals
- Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and service providers. Ensure quality delivery of external services and alignment with county objectives
- Change Management: Lead transformational change initiatives, guiding staff and stakeholders through digital transitions and new technology implementations
Compliance, Risk and Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all ICT operations comply with Kenyan legislation (including data protection laws and e-governance regulations) and international best practices
- Risk Management: Identify potential technical and operational risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies
- Quality Assurance: Establish and monitor performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all ICT initiatives and projects
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service or reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years
- Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible IT management experience
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of engaging effectively with technical teams, senior management, elected officials and community stakeholders
trategic Leadership and Governance ICT Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive ICT Strategy aligned with the county's policy priorities, development plan, and e-government initiative Policy and Planning: Develop, review and update ICT policies, frameworks and standards to ensure compliance with national standards and emerging technologies Budget and Resource Management: Direct planning, formulation and management of the ICT budget, ensuring optimal use of resources and sustainable investments in digital infrastructure Stakeholder Engagement: In consultation with the Chief Officer for Public Service, Work closely with county officials, government agencies, private sector partners and community representatives to foster partnerships, secure funding and support collaborative projects Technology and Infrastructure Oversight IT systems Management: Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of integrated ICT systems including data centres, networks, cyber security measures and cloud infrastructure Digital Transformation: Spearhead initiatives to digitize county services such as e- governance platforms, citizen service portals, e-learning and e-health systems Project Management: Manage ICT projects from conception through execution and evaluation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget System Integration: Lead efforts to integrate existing systems, eliminating silos, ensuring data consistency and improving interoperability among county departments Cyber security Oversight: Implement robust cyber security measures, risk assessments and disaster recovery protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality Technical Oversight and Innovation Programming and Software Development Oversee the development, customization and maintenance of software solutions that support county operations Provide guidance on programming languages (e.g Java, Python, C#) and modern frameworks (e.g NET, Django, Angular) for in-house application development Ensure adherence to software development best practices including agile methodologies, version control and continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) protocols Emerging Technologies: Evaluate and implement new technologies (e.g Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data analytics) to enhance service delivery and administrative efficiency Data Management: Direct efforts to establish robust data governance, analytics frameworks and reporting systems that aid in evidence-based decision making IT Support and Innovation Lab: Champion the creation and maintenance of an IT support structure and innovation laboratory dedicated to testing, prototyping and scaling new digital solutions Leadership and Team Management: Team Development: Recruit, train and mentor a skilled team of IT professionals Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation Performance Management: Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews and drive professional development to ensure the ICT team meets strategic goals Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and service providers. Ensure quality delivery of external services and alignment with county objectives Change Management: Lead transformational change initiatives, guiding staff and stakeholders through digital transitions and new technology implementations Compliance, Risk and Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all ICT operations comply with Kenyan legislation (including data protection laws and e-governance regulations) and international best practices Risk Management: Identify potential technical and operational risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies Quality Assurance: Establish and monitor performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all ICT initiatives and projects
Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service or reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible IT management experience A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of engaging effectively with technical teams, senior management, elected officials and community stakeholders
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Vacancy title:
Director Information Communication Technology (ICT)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Vihiga County Government
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 13 2025
Duty Station:
Vihiga | Vihiga | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The officer shall report to the Chief Officer responsible for Public Service and Administration. He /she shall be responsible for managing the information systems and technology function by providing strategic leadership, oversight, operational management for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) function within the Executive arm of the County Government of Vihiga.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Governance
- ICT Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive ICT Strategy aligned with the county's policy priorities, development plan, and e-government initiative
- Policy and Planning: Develop, review and update ICT policies, frameworks and standards to ensure compliance with national standards and emerging technologies
- Budget and Resource Management: Direct planning, formulation and management of the ICT budget, ensuring optimal use of resources and sustainable investments in digital infrastructure
- Stakeholder Engagement: In consultation with the Chief Officer for Public Service, Work closely with county officials, government agencies, private sector partners and community representatives to foster partnerships, secure funding and support collaborative projects
Technology and Infrastructure Oversight
- IT systems Management: Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of integrated ICT systems including data centres, networks, cyber security measures and cloud infrastructure
- Digital Transformation: Spearhead initiatives to digitize county services such as e- governance platforms, citizen service portals, e-learning and e-health systems
- Project Management: Manage ICT projects from conception through execution and evaluation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
- System Integration: Lead efforts to integrate existing systems, eliminating silos, ensuring data consistency and improving interoperability among county departments
- Cyber security Oversight: Implement robust cyber security measures, risk assessments and disaster recovery protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality
Technical Oversight and Innovation
Programming and Software Development
- Oversee the development, customization and maintenance of software solutions that support county operations
- Provide guidance on programming languages (e.g Java, Python, C#) and modern frameworks (e.g NET, Django, Angular) for in-house application development
- Ensure adherence to software development best practices including agile methodologies, version control and continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) protocols
- Emerging Technologies: Evaluate and implement new technologies (e.g Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data analytics) to enhance service delivery and administrative efficiency
- Data Management: Direct efforts to establish robust data governance, analytics frameworks and reporting systems that aid in evidence-based decision making
- IT Support and Innovation Lab: Champion the creation and maintenance of an IT support structure and innovation laboratory dedicated to testing, prototyping and scaling new digital solutions
Leadership and Team Management:
- Team Development: Recruit, train and mentor a skilled team of IT professionals
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation
- Performance Management: Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews and drive professional development to ensure the ICT team meets strategic goals
- Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and service providers. Ensure quality delivery of external services and alignment with county objectives
- Change Management: Lead transformational change initiatives, guiding staff and stakeholders through digital transitions and new technology implementations
Compliance, Risk and Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all ICT operations comply with Kenyan legislation (including data protection laws and e-governance regulations) and international best practices
- Risk Management: Identify potential technical and operational risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies
- Quality Assurance: Establish and monitor performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all ICT initiatives and projects
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology or in an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service or reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years
- Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible IT management experience
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of engaging effectively with technical teams, senior management, elected officials and community stakeholders
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their filled job application forms with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 13th day of June, 2025.
SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O ВОX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.
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- County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to apply.
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- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
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