ICT Chief Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya and is the principle agency for housing implementation in the country.

The Corporation is implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) to enhance efficiency and efficacy of processes and wishes to recruit the following vacant position and invites applications from eligible Kenyan citizens.

Chief Manager ICT

REF: NHC/CMICT/3/2014

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Manager ICT shall be responsible for overall planning, organizing, coordinating and execution of all ICT functions in the Corporation as well as ensuring that the ERP system is fully functional; S/He will provide leadership to the ICT subdivision and coordinate all ICT operations to

meet both internal and external customer requirements through support and maintenance of existing infrastructure and applications.

The Manager shall carry out programmes management for all ICT projects and act as the internal consultant to both Management and users on all matters relating to system requirements and improvements.

Job Requirements

• MSc Degree in Computer Science, Information System or related field.
• Bachelor of science degree in computer science, information systems or equivalent field
• Possess a Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an I.C.T. Management position or equivalent.
• Be in possession a Project Management Certification from a recognized institution
• Have demonstrated experience as a Project Leader of at least two (2) ICT projects one of which must be ERP based.
• Working knowledge of systems analysis and design, networking, database management and IT security.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player and with strong end user service focus
• The position of Chief Manager ICT will be on permanent and pensionable terms and the successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
• Candidates to include a self-analysis in their application letter stating how they fit the requirements of the advertisement

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names and contacts of three referees to the following address: -

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi

Important:

1. Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked -”Application for the Position of Chief Manager ICT - REF: NHC/CMICT/3/2014” Quoted in bold print on the envelope.
2. Applicants must:

• Not have been convicted of a felony
• Not have been adjudged as bankrupt;
• Have met their legal obligations in relation to Tax; HELB Etc.
• Not have benefited from or facilitated an unlawful and irregular allocation or acquisition of land or other public property;
• Not have been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution

Closing date is strictly 4th April 2014 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.