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Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology
Privatization Authority
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
Senior ICT leadership role at the Privatization Authority, a newly established State Corporation implementing Kenya's privatization programme. Requires a Masters in Computer Science/ICT/Business IT, 15 years cumulative experience (3 at Assistant Director level), ICT certifications (CCNA, CISA, PRINCE2 or equivalent), and a management course of 4+ weeks. The 15-year experience threshold makes this a highly senior position suited to ICT leaders with deep public or private sector management experience.
SectorICT
GradePA3
ReferencePA/DDICT/05/26
Deadline2026-06-15
Posts1
About
The Privatization Authority is a State Corporation mandated to implement Kenya's Privatization Programme. The Deputy Director, ICT leads the Authority's technology strategy, infrastructure, information security, and business continuity functions.
Key Responsibilities
•Initiate the development and implementation of the Authority's ICT Strategy and related policies and procedures
•Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of adequate ICT Infrastructure
•Formulate and develop the Authority's information infrastructure
•Plan, monitor and evaluate information communication technology programmes and activities
•Oversee the implementation of the Authority's management information systems, Enterprise Resource Planner, Document Management System and Customer Management System
•Spearhead the design, development and maintenance of telephony, Corporate-wide messaging system, and Intranet site for the Authority
•Spearhead the deployment of appropriate Infrastructure to support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery of critical processes within the Authority
•Oversee security of Authority's information assets by preserving Integrity, Confidentiality and Availability of information assets
•Lead in the implementation of secure portals to facilitate stakeholder interaction with the Authority
•Oversee outsourced ICT service providers
•Monitor Security Systems in the Authority including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems
•Oversee repair of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals
•Oversee the configuration and testing of computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
•Guide the creation of functional ICT Helpdesk system to track user requests
•Oversee creation of users in the Active Directory following laid out policies
Requirements
✓Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Relevant ICT certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification
✓Member of a relevant professional body where applicable
✓Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
✓Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, ICT or in a comparable position
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Send application and detailed CV with copies of certificates to: The Managing Director, Privatization Authority, P.O. Box 34542 – 00100, Social Security House – Annex, Bishop Road, 10th Floor, Nairobi, Kenya. Clearly cite the position applied for. Applications should be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on 15th June 2026.