Director, Innovations and Digital Economy

Requirements for appointment: -

•  A master's degree in computer science/Information technology/Information Systems is preferred.
•  A member of the professional body
•  At least 3 years of Coordinating research and development on emerging technological issues.
•  Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, and developments.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Strong leadership and project management skills.
•  Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

•  Develops and recommends sustainable funding mechanisms to support ICT core missions.
•  Keep abreast of ITS trends, emerging technologies and project management techniques.
•  Develop a platform through which work can be received, executed, evaluated and submitted back to the client
•  Recruitment, training and management of digital workers or digital enabled workers who are registered on the county Ajira Digital platform
•  Research and innovation activities regarding technology enabled jobs and the future of work
•  Partnership with Constituency Innovation Hubs (CIH) to establish centers of excellence for training and execution of work
•  Sensitization and awareness campaigns to promote business process outsourcing by local and international organizations
•  Developing ICT training programs and other resources to teach various aspects of ICT. This may include creating program lesson plans, developing online course contents, and designing hands-on activities that reinforce learning.
•  Delivering training sessions to individuals or groups, either in-person or through remote methods. This may involve teaching basic computer skills, specific software programs, or more advanced topics such as data analytics or cybersecurity.
•  Collaborating with other trainers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure that the training program meets the needs of the organization and learners.
•  formulating, implementing and reviewing ICT policies, strategies and programmes in the public service;
•  Coordinating research and development on emerging technological issues;
•  monitoring and evaluating ICT programmes and policies;
•  preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines are adhered.

Note: Kindly note that the positions that appeared on the Daily Nation Newspaper of 9th March 2023 for the department of Finance ICT and Economic Planning have been cancelled and therefore replaced with the positions appearing on this advert.

Interested and qualified persons willing to apply are asked to submit their applications online attaching identification documents, detailed Curriculum vitae and relevant certificates and testimonials via www.cpsb.nyamira.go.ke to reach the Nyamira County Public Service Board on or before close of business on the 15th November 2023 (East African time).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NYAMIRA COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. QUALIFIED WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Secretary/CEO,

Nyamira County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 434-40500,

Nyamira