Manager Information & Communication Technology

Title: Manager Information & Communication Technology
Reports to: Managing Director

The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), whose mandate is to promote and facilitate both Domestic and Foreign investments in Kenya, seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following position:-

Division / Section / Unit: Information & Communication Technology

Responsible for:
ICT Officer
Interns
Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi

Job Purpose:
To develop and implement ICT strategies for efficient and effective systems.

Roles and Responsibilities
Developing and implementing ICT strategy to ensure that KenInvest is at the frontier of ICT technology;
Ensuring that a comprehensive and effective ICT infrastructure is in place;
Providing and maintaining appropriate service delivery;
Providing and maintaining appropriate ICT equipment (Hardware and Software);
Identifying training needs in ICT and facilitating implementation;
Automation of processes, procedures and services;
Ensuring that the website is well maintained and up to date; and
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
Education and Qualifications:
A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Information Technology, Computer Science or in a related field.

Skills and Experience:
Minimum of 5 years experience with at least 3 of them in management level;
Experience in Windows 2000/win 2000 server and XP, (Certification will be an added advantage);
Good understanding of working of WANS and LANS;
Strong planning and analytical skills;
Knowledge and understanding of government economic development programmes and economic integration initiatives (EAC, COMESA, WTO, EU, AGOA, NEPAD, etc);
Knowledge of ICT strategy and implementation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to anticipate and manage change; and
Team player.

Key Performance Indicators
User friendly and high quality equipment.
Up-to-date website on day-to-day basis.
Well-trained staff in ICT.
Enquiries and hits in KenInvest website.
Frequency and length of ICT systems down time; and
Stakeholder feedback

How to apply
Qualified candidates should submit their application letters together with copies of Curriculum Vitae, certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) including a reliable telephone contact, to be received on or before 18th July 2013 to the address below.

KenInvest is an Equal Opportunity employer and candidates from minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Managing Director
Kenya Investment Authority
P O Box 55704-00200
Nairobi

Please quote for the position you are applying for clearly on the envelope.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.