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 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standar...
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- Open Jobs
- Deputy Director, Public Communication
- Deputy Director, E-Government
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience9 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Developing and implementing corporate communications strategy, policies and programmes;
- Promoting ICTA's image;
- Publicizing the organization's activities;
- Advising the Management on communication matters, solutions and best practices;
- Editing and production ofthe organization's newsletters, magazines and brochures;
- Managing Media Information Service;
- Facilitating press conferences, official functions, visits, seminars, workshops, public relations exhibitions and other organizational social events;
- Preparing speeches, briefs, press supplements, press statements, news releases and feature articles;
- Liaising with the Government and other stakeholders on matters of concern to ICTA;
- Monitoring ICTA customer service levels;
- Collaborating with media houses for coverage of the organization's events and raising public awareness of ICTA functions and activities;
- Providing critical analysis of news (press review) regarding the organization;
- Managing matters of corporate interest and corporate social responsibility programs; and
- Resolving media queries and complaints.
- Implementing on behalf of the Authority the access to information Act.
Job and Personal Specifications
- At least nine (9) years of relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Masters degree in any of the following fields: - Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
- Leadership Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
- demonstrated a clear understanding of the mandate of the ICT Authority and the role of Public Communication in the realization of the Authority’s strategic objectives.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience9 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer 
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
- Initiating the development of E-Government strategy;
- Spearheading system-wide initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness GoK business processes in accordance with priorities and directions negotiated and discussed with various leadership groups;
- Overseeing the development of best practice requirements for e-government and enterprise systems and procurement and / or implementation of enterprise systems in the most cost-effective and sustainable manner possible;
- Analysing ICT systems to determine effectiveness. identify inadequacies, inefficiencies and problems and recommend solutions;
- Overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applications, websites, Emails and web portals for Government MDAs and Counties;
- Coordinating the design, creation, hosting, administration, securing and maintenance of critical data hubs and data warehouses for Government MDAs and Counties;
- Ensuring adequate security and resilience is in place for e-service and enterprise systems;
- Ensuring the development of relevant technical skills and service knowledge for staff within the E-Government department;
- Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets for the E-Government department;
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders in the development and review of the e-government systems; enterprise systems and information management standards;
- Collaborating with stakeholders in ICTA on integration and sharing of information for improved service delivery across Government;
- Overseeing the execution of the approved sectional work plans and budgets;
- Overseeing performance improvement plans in the Department; and
- Ensuring preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department.
Personal Specifications
- At least nine (9) years relevant work experience in Public Service or private sector, three (3) of which in Management;
- Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields from a recognized institution: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Computer Science, Computer Software/Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or in any other ICT-related discipline from a recognized institution;
- Master's Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT-related discipline from a recognized institution;
- Master's degree in any of the following: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT-related discipline from a recognized institution;
- Relevant certifications in Enterprise applications (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) is an added advantage;
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized qualification;
- Member of a professional body such as ICT Association of Kenya (ICTAK), IMIS;
- Knowledge of information technology designs, setups, installation, implementation and maintenance;
- Membership to a relevant professional body; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to ICT Authority on recruitment.icta.go.ke to apply
