Deputy Director, ICT

About the role

The Deputy Director, ICT is responsible to the Director General for providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight of ICT services, systems, infrastructure and security in the Authority, in line with its mandate and applicable laws. The post is full time, on site in Nairobi, and covers directing ICT operations, technology infrastructure, systems development and cybersecurity.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare strategic and operational plans for the IT directorate so that the right tools, processes and systems support the Authority's short- and long-term goals.
• Oversight of the IT security strategy and disaster recovery plan to minimise data loss and privacy breaches.
• Manage the IT team, including direction, administration, appraisal, absence and discipline, and develop and motivate staff day to day.
• Allocate duties and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain IT policies, including procurement, distribution and asset management.
• Develop and manage the department's work plans and budgets.
• Develop a sourcing strategy for selecting equipment and service vendors.
• Oversee technology infrastructure and special IT projects, including planning, scheduling, progress reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure data integrity, continuous improvement of service quality and cost efficiency, and supervise subordinates.

Required profile

• At least 15 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years at a management level or in a comparable position.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Expert-level certification in an IT area such as database administration, network administration, cybersecurity, data analytics or helpdesk support.
• Professional certification such as CCNP, CCNA, MCSE, CISSP, Linux+ or equivalent.
• Certificate in a leadership course of at least four weeks.

To apply, submit a completed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID by post to the Authority's address in Nairobi, quoting the job reference, by 5.00 p.m. on 1 December 2026.