Assistant Director, Information Communication Technology

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include deputizing the Director ICT in the coordination and oversight of ICT functions; providing strategic and technical leadership in ICT service delivery; managing relationships with internal and external ICT stakeholders; coordinating ICT projects, infrastructure and systems; supervising and mentoring ICT staff; and ensuring compliance with ICT standards, policies and regulatory requirements; overseeing the development of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) for the College; overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of critical business process applications; coordinating the acquisition, development, and maintenance of ICT infrastructure; participating in the development of a succession plan for ICT positions; ensuring the optimal utilization and leverage of available ICT resources across the College; ensuring adherence to and compliance with ICT standards and other regulatory requirements; undertaking periodic reviews of ICT system projects and procedures; reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and detailed specifications; initiating staff training and deployment within the Division; participating in the development of ICT policies, standards, guidelines, and strategies; maintaining and supporting ICT systems; configuring and maintaining local area networks and wide area networks; updating and maintaining the ICT equipment inventory; preparing ICT technical specifications, user manuals, and documentation; designing, scheduling, and managing training for users; preparing performance appraisal reports for ICT staff; training ICT staff and ensuring proper skill acquisition and performance of duties; and providing input to the development of the annual ICT budget.

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have: - 

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Principal ICT Officer or in a comparable position; 
  
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution; 
  
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognised institution; 
  
•  ICT Certification from a reputable institution in any of the following:- Database Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent); 
  
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; 
  
•  A valid practising licence; 
  
• Membership to the relevant a professional body ; and 
  
•  Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include deputizing the Director ICT in the coordination and oversight of ICT functions; providing strategic and technical leadership in ICT service delivery; managing relationships with internal and external ICT stakeholders; coordinating ICT projects, infrastructure and systems; supervising and mentoring ICT staff; and ensuring compliance with ICT standards, policies and regulatory requirements; overseeing the development of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) for the College; overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of critical business process applications; coordinating the acquisition, development, and maintenance of ICT infrastructure; participating in the development of a succession plan for ICT positions; ensuring the optimal utilization and leverage of available ICT resources across the College; ensuring adherence to and compliance with ICT standards and other regulatory requirements; undertaking periodic reviews of ICT system projects and procedures; reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and detailed specifications; initiating staff training and deployment within the Division; participating in the development of ICT policies, standards, guidelines, and strategies; maintaining and supporting ICT systems; configuring and maintaining local area networks and wide area networks; updating and maintaining the ICT equipment inventory; preparing ICT technical specifications, user manuals, and documentation; designing, scheduling, and managing training for users; preparing performance appraisal reports for ICT staff; training ICT staff and ensuring proper skill acquisition and performance of duties; and providing input to the development of the annual ICT budget.

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have: - 

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Principal ICT Officer or in a comparable position; 
  
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution; 
  
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognised institution; 
  
•  ICT Certification from a reputable institution in any of the following:- Database Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent); 
  
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; 
  
•  A valid practising licence; 
  
• Membership to the relevant a professional body ; and 
  
•  Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.