Meru County ICT Director Job in Kenya

Meru County Government
 

Office of the County Public Service Board
 

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the following vacant position as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.
 

Director – Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
 

The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant Department and will be responsible for the following tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders
• Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities.
• Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division.
• Interpreting and applying national and county laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives.
• Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division.
• Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues.
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information.
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a holder of at least a first degree in ICT from a recognized University in Kenya in the relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in ICT will be an added advantage.
• Have a relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the ICT field
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Important information to the applicants;

• Meru County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 27th October 2014

How to Apply:
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Email: merucounty@meru.go.ke