The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. We also promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan 2017. Vision Be the leader in transforming Kenya into a regional ICT hub and a globally competitive digital economy Mission To champion and harness ICT for efficient and effective public service delivery, wealth creation and well-being of Kenyans Core Values Our core values are: â—¾Integrity: We deliver what we promise by subscribing to the highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability â—¾Creativity: We provide solutions in innovative, imaginative and inspiring ways â—¾Teamwork: We work together as a team to meet our common goals, while appreciating each others’ talents â—¾Allegiance: We promote patriotism and protection of the environment while giving the best value for money invested in us ICT Authority Mandates The following are the functions of the ICT Authority: â—¾Set and enforce ICT standards and guidelines for the human resource, infrastructure, processes and system and technology for the public office and public service; and â—¾Deploy and manage all ICT staff in the public service; â—¾Facilitate and regulate the design, implementation and use of ICTs in the public service; â—¾Promote ICT literacy and capacity; â—¾Promote e-Government services; â—¾Facilitate optimal electronic, electronic form, electronic record and equipment use in public service; â—¾Promote ICT Innovation and enterprise; â—¾Establish, develop and maintain secure ICT infrastructure and systems â—¾Supervise the design, development and implementation of critical ICT projects across the public service. â—¾Implement and manage the Kenya National Spatial Data InitiativeJob Specifications An officer at this grade will be deployed in Corporate ICT and will be tasked with; Implementing the formulation, development, and execution of ICT policies, strategies, and operational plans aligned with the Authority’s Strategic Plan to guide internal digital transformation and technology adoption; Implementing the automation of business functions and processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and optimisation in the Authority’s operations and service delivery; Implementing cybersecurity measures, guidelines, and controls to safeguard the Authority’s ICT installations, systems, and databases against violations, threats, and unauthorised access; Implementing effective disaster recovery and business continuity mechanisms, including backup procedures, failover systems, and recovery protocols for operational resilience; Conducting the maintenance of the Authority’s ICT infrastructure and systems, including networks, servers, applications, databases, and end-user devices, for effective and efficient operations; Conducting efficient ICT support services to the Authority’s users through helpdesk operations, technical assistance, incident resolution, and user request management; Conducting the training of the Authority’s users on the use of ICT systems, applications, and digital tools to enhance digital literacy and productivity; Preparing advisory to management on ICT-related matters including technology investments, digital initiatives, system upgrades, security posture, and alignment with organisational objectives;  Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Cumulative service of nine (9) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the grade of Senior ICT Officer or in a comparable and relevant position; A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field, from a recognised institution; Professional certification in any of the following: CCNA, CISA, PMP, PRINCE2, OCP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, CISSP, CCSP, CCSA, CDMP, CBIP, CEH, AWS / Azure / Google Cloud certifications, or any equivalent certification, where applicable; Membership in good standing of a relevant professional body; A valid practising licence from a relevant regulatory body, where applicable; A certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies as reflected in work performance and results.