Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology
2026-05-26T14:32:40+00:00
Privatization Commission
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Management, Computer & IT, Civil & Government
2026-06-15T17:00:00+00:00
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Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology
The Officer shall report to the Director, Corporate Services. The successful candidate will ensure the Authority adopts and implements effective strategies for the deployment of ICT infrastructure, Service delivery, Business Processes continuity, disaster recovery and information security.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Initiate the development and implementation of the Authority’s ICT Strategy and related policies and procedures.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of adequate ICT Infrastructure.
- Formulate and develop of Authority’s information infrastructure.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate of information communication technology programmes and activities.
- Oversee the implementation of the Authority’s management information systems, Enterprise Resource Planner, Document Management System and Customer Management System.
- Spearhead the design, development and maintenance of telephony, Corporate-wide messaging system, and Intranet site for the Authority.
- Spearhead the deployment of appropriate Infrastructure to support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery of critical processes within the Authority.
- Oversee security of Authority’s information assets by preserving Integrity, Confidentiality and Availability of information assets.
- Lead in the implementation of secure portals to facilitate stakeholder interaction with the Authority.
- Lead in the Authority’s website maintenance.
- Oversee outsourced ICT service providers. and Monitor Security Systems in the Authority including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems.
- Oversee repair of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals.
- Oversee the configuration and testing of computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- Guide the creation of functional ICT Helpdesk system to track user requests.
- Oversee creation of users in the Active Directory following laid out policies.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Relevant ICT certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification;
- Member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
- Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been the grade of Assistant Director, ICT or in a comparable position.
- Initiate the development and implementation of the Authority’s ICT Strategy and related policies and procedures.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of adequate ICT Infrastructure.
- Formulate and develop of Authority’s information infrastructure.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate of information communication technology programmes and activities.
- Oversee the implementation of the Authority’s management information systems, Enterprise Resource Planner, Document Management System and Customer Management System.
- Spearhead the design, development and maintenance of telephony, Corporate-wide messaging system, and Intranet site for the Authority.
- Spearhead the deployment of appropriate Infrastructure to support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery of critical processes within the Authority.
- Oversee security of Authority’s information assets by preserving Integrity, Confidentiality and Availability of information assets.
- Lead in the implementation of secure portals to facilitate stakeholder interaction with the Authority.
- Lead in the Authority’s website maintenance.
- Oversee outsourced ICT service providers. and Monitor Security Systems in the Authority including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems.
- Oversee repair of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals.
- Oversee the configuration and testing of computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- Guide the creation of functional ICT Helpdesk system to track user requests.
- Oversee creation of users in the Active Directory following laid out policies.
- ICT Strategy development and implementation
- ICT Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance
- Information infrastructure formulation and development
- ICT program and activity planning, monitoring, and evaluation
- Management Information Systems, ERP, Document Management System, Customer Management System implementation
- Telephony, corporate messaging system, and intranet site development and maintenance
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and deployment
- Information asset security management (Integrity, Confidentiality, Availability)
- Secure portal implementation
- Website maintenance
- Outsourced ICT service provider management
- Security system monitoring (Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV, UPS)
- ICT equipment repair
- Computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software configuration and testing
- ICT Helpdesk system creation and management
- Active Directory user creation
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Relevant ICT certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of a relevant professional body where applicable.
- Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
JOB-6a15af0859927
Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Privatization Commission
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 15 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology
The Officer shall report to the Director, Corporate Services. The successful candidate will ensure the Authority adopts and implements effective strategies for the deployment of ICT infrastructure, Service delivery, Business Processes continuity, disaster recovery and information security.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Initiate the development and implementation of the Authority’s ICT Strategy and related policies and procedures.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of adequate ICT Infrastructure.
- Formulate and develop of Authority’s information infrastructure.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate of information communication technology programmes and activities.
- Oversee the implementation of the Authority’s management information systems, Enterprise Resource Planner, Document Management System and Customer Management System.
- Spearhead the design, development and maintenance of telephony, Corporate-wide messaging system, and Intranet site for the Authority.
- Spearhead the deployment of appropriate Infrastructure to support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery of critical processes within the Authority.
- Oversee security of Authority’s information assets by preserving Integrity, Confidentiality and Availability of information assets.
- Lead in the implementation of secure portals to facilitate stakeholder interaction with the Authority.
- Lead in the Authority’s website maintenance.
- Oversee outsourced ICT service providers. and Monitor Security Systems in the Authority including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems.
- Oversee repair of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals.
- Oversee the configuration and testing of computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- Guide the creation of functional ICT Helpdesk system to track user requests.
- Oversee creation of users in the Active Directory following laid out policies.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Relevant ICT certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification;
- Member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
- Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been the grade of Assistant Director, ICT or in a comparable position.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Method of Application
TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION
Officers in Job Grade PA3 and below shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms of employment.
An attractive remunerative package, commensurate to qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines will be offered to the successful applicant.
Applicants should send their applications and detailed CV with copies of certificates, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, current remuneration, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone through the address given below. The following clearances will only be required from successful candidates on offer of job and not at application stage:
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Valid Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- Duly filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Applications clearly citing the position should be sent to:
The Managing Director
Privatization Authority
P.O. Box 34542 – 00100
Social Security House – Annex, Bishop Road,10th Floor
NAIROBI, KENYA
Applications should be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on 15th June 2026.
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