Director Smart Nairobi

Job Requirement

• At least 10 years’ experience in public service and ICT profession;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology/ Electrical or Electronic Engineering or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Attained senior membership status or its equivalent in an internationally recognized ICT professional body
• Obtained a Professional Certification in Information Technology or other related disciplines from a recognized certifying body;
• Demonstrated a high degree of competence in identifying, designing and monitoring information technology projects.
• Proven record in research work in the field of ICT through publications in recognized journals.

Job Description

• Formulate and review Sector Smart government strategy and policy and monitor its implementation.
• Advise the Chief Officer on Smart Government issues;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Smart Government programmes and plans in Sectors,
• Develop and manage strategic systems including shared services and infrastructure, data, information security and electronic services of the County;
• Develop and enforce strategic System security initiatives within County including oversight of incident response;
• Develop and enforce system security standards to promote interoperability of systems and data and cost-effective use of ICT infrastructure and services;
• Manage the implementation of e-government programmes in the County.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation and use of systems and recommend suitable enhancements.
• Undertake research and innovation on Smart Government services; and Oversee implementation of capacity building initiatives on Smart Government