TSC Job Vacancy Advertisement for Director – ICT
TSC Job Vacancy Advertisement No. 39/2024
Position: Director – ICT
TSC Job Grade: 3 – Post (1)
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) operates as an independent Commission in accordance with Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. They are currently seeking qualified, experienced, result-oriented, and highly motivated Kenyan individuals to fill the position of Director – ICT.
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR
- Eight (8) years’ experience in a comparable position
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Software Engineering, Informatics and Computer Science, Computer Networks and Cyber Security, Business Information Technology, Information Security and Forensic, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Master’s degree from a recognized institution (an added advantage)
- Certification in any of the following: CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI, Prince2, or equivalent certification
- Certificate in leadership course or equivalent qualifications lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Facilitating the development and implementation of ICT policies and strategies
- Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
- Anticipating ICT future needs and proactively identifying solutions based on the Commission’s strategic direction
- Developing initiatives to deploy current technical solutions that guarantee quality of service
- Ensuring software and hardware licenses are up to date
- Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations
- Overseeing the implementation of the Directorate’s Service Charter
- Overseeing designing, development, implementation of Network and Infrastructure solutions
- Overseeing designing, development, implementation, and maintenance of new systems
- Overseeing monitoring and reporting on access to Data Centers
- Overseeing designing, deploying, managing, and maintaining ICT data center equipment
- Overseeing designing, development, implementation, and maintaining of Information Security
- Overseeing development, implementation, and monitoring of the Directorate budget and procurement plan
- Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance
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Terms and Remuneration Benefits:
- Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
- House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
- Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
- Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
- Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
- Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
- Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are urged to visit the Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke, for comprehensive details regarding the available vacancies. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on 21st February 2024. It is worth noting that the Teachers Service Commission adheres to constitutional provisions and laws, thereby offering equal opportunities for all. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are particularly encouraged to submit their applications.
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Please be advised that only candidates who are shortlisted will receive further communication regarding their application status.
TSC Job Vacancy Advertisement for Director – ICT