Director, Corporate Services – ICTA 2 (1 Position) at ICT Authority

Job Description

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August . The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. We also promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan .

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For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

At least twelve years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, five of which should have been in senior management position; Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Economics, Business Administration; Finance, Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or Equivalent Qualification from a recognized institution; Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution Be registered with a relevant professional body; Be of integrity, transparency and accountability as per Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya,; Have a clear understanding of the ICT Authority’s Mandate and the role of the Corporate Services Directorate in realisation of that mandate; and Have demonstrated outstanding professional, managerial and leadership competence as reflected in Work Performance and Results

Responsibilities:

The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for overall coordination of corporate services functions of the Authority.

Functions

Develop and implement a dynamic Corporate Strategy in tandem with the Authority’s Strategic Plan; Provide oversight to the Authority’s Human Capital Affairs; Coordinating staff Medical Scheme, Pension Scheme and other staff welfare issues; Aligning the HR strategy to the organization’s Strategy including Succession Management; Prepare Annual Budgets; Prepare Financial Reports and Budget Performance reports for ICTA; Liaise with Kenya National Audit Office for efficient and timely audit of the ICTA’s accounts; Provide oversight on Records Management Operations; Manage Performance System in the Authority; Liaise with other Statutory and Regulatory authorities on financial and taxation requirements for compliance; Oversee the Human Resource Management and Development function of ICTA; Oversee Administration, Transport and Logistics, Assets Management of ICTA; and Coordinate Information Communication Technology Services Initiate the development of ICT strategy and ensuring oversee implementation of business plan

Job Specifications

The specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

Develop and implement a dynamic corporate strategy in tandem with the Authority’s Strategic Plan; Provide oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs; Coordinating Staff Medical Scheme, Pension Scheme and other Staff Welfare issues; Aligning the HR strategy to the organization strategy including succession management; Prepare Annual Budgets; Prepare Financial Reports and Budget Performance reports for ICT Authority; Liaise with Kenya National Audit Office for efficient and timely Audit of the ICT Authority’s Accounts; Provide oversight on records management operations; Manage performance system in the Authority; Liaise with other Statutory and Regulatory Authorities on financial and taxation requirements for compliance; Oversee the human resource management and development function of ICT Authority; Oversee Administration, Transport and Logistics, Assets Management of ICT Authority; and Coordinate Information Communication Technology Services Initiate the development of ICT strategy and ensuring oversee implementation of Business Plan

Competencies and Skills Excellent Analytical Skills A Strategic mind-set Managerial skills People management skills Problem solving skills Effective communication skills Managing Performance Customer and stakeholder orientation Strategic visioning and innovative thinking Budgeting and resource management Change Management Technology Savviness