Nairobi City County Information, Communication and E-Government Chief Officer Job in Kenya (KShs 200K - 260K)

Nairobi City County
 

Nairobi County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies in Nairobi City County Government
 

The Nairobi City County Public Service Board (NCPSB) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:
 

Chief Officers
 

Chief Officer, Information, Communication and E-Government

Job Group ‘S’ 

(1 Post)
 

Requirements for Appointment

• At least 10 years working experience of which 5 years must be at management level;
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university;
• A Master’s degree in ICT or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized university;
• Wide professional experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT) policies and E-Government strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance; and
• A thorough understanding of the County goals and objectives and the ability to interpret and apply them to the computing management concepts.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Chief Officer shall be authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the County Executive Member, Information Communication and E-Government for:

• The administrative duties of the Department;
• Implementation of policies and development plans;
• Formulate and implement effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
• Promote national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Drawing up IT plans for implementation;
• Providing guidelines and advise to ICT project managers;
• Developing and updating application systems; and
• Providing periodic review of projects systems and procedures and recommending improvements to ensure improvement of ICT in the County.

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Remuneration

• Salary Scale: Kshs.120, 270 – Kshs.180,660 p.m.
• House Allowance: Kshs.60,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance:Kshs.20,000 p.m.

How to Apply
 

Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Nairobi City County
P.O. Box 30075-00100
Nairobi

Note: Important Information to all Applicants

• Applicants should be Kenyan citizens
• Applicants should meet requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Applicants are required to attach clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the Police.

Manual applications should be posted through the above address or delivered to the offices of County Public Service Board, City Hall 2nd floor, Room 212. 

Online applications should be sent through the CPSB website: countypsb@nairobi.go.ke
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday 31st October 2014 at 4.00 p.m.

NB: Nairobi City County is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified women and Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.