Director, Management Information Systems at

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Full time

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC's but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President.

The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities.

Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, in the field of Information Communication and Technology, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Management Information Systems PSC 5 or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service;

Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: 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 recognized Institution.

OR

Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; and

Extensive experience in technical and management aspects of ICT and broad, practical understanding of ICT to meet service delivery requirements.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:
Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of the Commission's information communication technology policies, standards, and strategies.
Ensuring the upgrading of ICT infrastructure to support operations of the Commission.
Overseeing the adoption, implementation, use, and development of ICT Solutions for enhanced service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Ensuring adoption and adherence to ICT standards, security policies, relevant legislations, and regulations.

Establishing and implementing ICT data protection systems, information security, and privacy management programs to ensure effective management and control of inherent risks.

Improving ICT infrastructure, systems, facilities, and digital platforms to facilitate online interviews of candidates and other Commission programs.
Overseeing research in emerging technologies that the Commission should take advantage of for enhanced service delivery.
Ensuring the provision of technical support and assistance to users of information systems.
Ensuring the protection of the Commission's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Overseeing the management and maintenance of the Commission's databases.
Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.
Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department.

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