Engineers Board ICT Manager Job in Kenya

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is a state corporation established under The Engineers Act, 2011 (No. 43) with the mandate to oversee the registration of engineers and engineering firms, regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards, development and general practice of Engineering.
EBK will contribute to the transformation of the engineering service which will be expected to function effectively and innovatively in a results- oriented and accountable manner.

EBK is seeking to recruit a creative, proactive, detail oriented and tenacious Kenyan citizen with the ability to quickly adapt to a dynamic work environment to fill in the following position:-

Information Communication and Technology ManagerEBK Grade 6

Reporting to the Registrar, the Information Communications and Technology Manager will be responsible for:

• Provide vision and leadership for the Board’s ICT development.
• Formulate an effective ICT strategy and policy and standards for the board and monitor adherence to the same.
• Formulate and implement an effective ICT risk management strategy.
• Implement, manage, monitor and undertake periodic review of ICT policy and technical designs including disaster recovery
• Guide the procurement of hardware and software products for the Board.
• Oversee support services and training to system users.
• Manage ICT resources such as websites, intranet, local and wide area networks, data centre and telephony services.
• Coordinate licensing issues with software/hardware vendors.
• Plan, develop and implement the ICT budget, where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure operations meet approved budget levels
• Research and advice on emerging technologies and trends in ICT that can benefit the Board
• Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations, coach, mentor and train new ICT support staff
• Designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Five (5) years’ experience in similar or equivalent position.
• Membership of a relevant professional body

How to Apply

Prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and attach the following testimonials to the application.
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance certificate
Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate
Higher Education Loans Board clearance certificate or proof of ongoing repayment
Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Kenya Police Service
Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the specific address shown below by close of business on 30th July 2015 at 5.00 pm.
CLICK HERE to download the Job Application Form

Application forms should be accompanied by detailed CVs with details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees.
Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials and copies of National ID or Passport.

Applications for the positions should be addressed to:-

The Registrar,
Engineers Board of Kenya,
Transcom Building Annex First Floor,
P.O Box 30324-00100,
Nairobi

EBK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons living with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.