Assistant Director of Information Communication Technology

The Anti- Female Genital Mutilation Board is a state corporation under the Ministry of Gender, Culture, The Arts and Heritage responsible for implementing the prohibition of Female Mutilation Genital Mutilation Act, 2011. The Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following vacant position(s):

Assistant Director, Information Communication Technology (AFGM 4)- Vacancy No. AFGM/6/2023 (1post)-Permanent and Pensionable

a. Duties and Responsibilities

i. Formulating, implementing and coordinating of information communication technology policies, strategies and programmes;
ii. Evaluating user requests for new, modified or updated software application;
iii. Evaluating programmes to determine feasibility and compatibility with current system;
iv. Designing specifications aimed at the computerization and networking of all functions, activities and processes of the board;
v. Ensuring adherence to information communication technology policies, procedures and standards;
vi. Coordinating information systems security audits, reporting and making recommendations to strengthen ICT security systems;
vii. Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services;
viii. Reviewing, testing and evaluating both hardware systems and software programmes to determine their efficiency reliability and compatibility and recommending data communication systems; and
ix. Investigating and resolving computer hardware and software problems reported by users.

b. Requirements for Appointment

i. Twelve (12) years cumulative experience, four (4) of which should have been at Principal Information Communication Technology Officer or a comparable position in a reputable organization;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Relevant ICT certifications such as CCNP, MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 v. Be a member to a relevant professional body;
vi. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; and
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

c. Essential skills and Competencies

i. ICT analytical and manipulative skills.
ii. Conversant with current ICT trends.
 iii. Data analysis skills.
iv. Innovative skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE;

Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit their applications including a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees together with duly filled AFGMB Employment Application Form. The form should be downloaded from the Board’s website www.antifgmboard.go.ke

The applications should be emailed to recruitment@antifgmboard.go.ke or hand delivered in a clearly marked envelope and addressed to the undersigned not later than 5:00pm, on 11th December, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.