Teachers Service Commission (TSC) ICT Director Job in Kenya

Background: The Teachers Service Commission was established in July 1967 by the Teachers Service Commission Act, Cap 212, Laws of Kenya to perform core teacher management functions of registration, employment, promotion and regulation of the teaching service. 

The TSC is currently established under Article 237(1) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) as a Constitutional Commission. 

The TSC in line with its corporate strategic plan, developed and adopted an ICT strategy which set out immediate, medium and long-term ICT plans. 

The strategy sought in part, to harmonize and integrate existing information systems and align to future initiatives as part of an overall project to mainstream ICT within the commission.


The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) wishes to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following vacant position:
 

Title: Director ICT 

TSC Scale 14

1 Post

Advert No.5/2014
 

Reporting to: Secretary/Chief Executive
 

Roles & Responsibilities:
 

Roles: The post of Director of ICT will provide leadership and coordination for ICT strategic planning and implementation. The Director of ICT will be the key person within the organization’s ICT decision making structure.

It is recognized that coordination and leadership is vital in order to ensure that:

• ICT investment brings maximum return;
• applications and services within the overall ICT infrastructure interoperate
• services provided centrally are cost effective and meet the needs of users;
• mission critical services deliver effectively for the user and are adequately resourced;
• ICT expenditure is correctly prioritized, and remains within the total allocation budget allocated by the organization;
• there is an effective channel for communication among ICT staff, end-users, management and ICT suppliers;
• risk to ICT services is managed across the organization;
• ICT projects are overseen and properly managed;
• the overall ICT infrastructure is agile;
• appropriate ICT training is available;
• and the ICT infrastructure complies with legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop IT roadmap and strategy in support of the organization’s overarching strategies with regular reviews.
• Architect, gain approval for and lead transition out of its current legacy position towards a scalable, flexible and efficient future state.
• Work closely with organization’s leadership and executive management on IT needs. Anticipate future needs and proactively identify solutions based on the organization’s strategic direction.
• Analyze complex business needs and identify integrated technology solutions. Evaluate alternatives for IT equipment, software/hardware and infrastructure.
• Develop projects and initiatives to deploy best in class technical solutions that ensure the highest level of service while optimizing long-term hardware, licensing and maintenance needs. Examples include CRM, ERP, Educational systems management, Administrative Systems, mobile payment systems, document management systems, internet services, amongst others using best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to provide operational efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Continuous review and optimization of licensing needs.
• Review overall ICT organizational model, department standards, procedures and controls to ensure effective, secure and consistent delivery of services.
• Manage the IT department staff to ensure quality delivery of services including hiring, training, performance management, career planning, promotions, etc.
• Oversee vendor relationships and departmental spending on outsourced solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or Information Systems / Information Technology or an equivalent qualification. In addition a Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or Information Systems/Information Technology, or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in information technology with at least 7 years in a senior ICT leadership position.
• Proven leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to build and develop a highly productive IT team.
• Knowledgeable on current and emerging technology trends. Experienced in implementing best in class solutions.
• Specific experience with successful implementation of large-scale projects such as ERP.
• Experience in modernizing and / or optimizing systems across multi-site operations.
• Experience working in SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, HTML, Windows Servers, Linux servers, in multi-site environments.
• Experience with Production Operations (IT Room/Data center) support and user support/helpdesk functions
• Customer-centric approach to IT; accessible, responsive, and accommodating to internal customers.
• Experience creating operational and organizational development strategies, including financial budgets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Acts with discretion, professional integrity and good judgment.
• Applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.

Remuneration Structure
 

TSC Salary Scale 14: Kshs.120,270x5,902 - 126,172x6,077 - 132,249x6,252 - 138,501x6,427 - 144,928x7,132 -152,060x13,640 - 165,700x14,960 - 180,660 p.m.
 

TSC Salary Scale 12: Kshs.89,748x4,487 - 94,235x4,712 - 98,948x4,947 - 103,894 x5,195 - 109,089x5,454 -  114,543x5,727 - 120,270p.m.
 

In addition to the salary the holders of the posts are entitled to:

1. House Allowance
2. Commuter Allowance
3. Air time
4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance Cover
5. Group Personal Accident cover
6. Membership to a Contributory Pension Scheme.

Applications including a one page Curriculum Vitae, copies of Professional / Academic certificates and testimonials should be submitted to:

The Secretary/Chief Executive
Teachers Service Commission
Private Bag
Nairobi.

To reach him on or before 5th December, 2014.

Gabriel K. Lengoiboni, EBS, CBS
Secretary/Chief Executive