• 1. Information and Communications Technology Systems Planning and Development. • Take lead on the ICT needs assessment, strategy formulation and administer risk mitigation strategies for the Ministry. • Take lead on the Information and communications technology strategy development process • Regularly review the Information and communications technology policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure that they are in line with international standards and ministry needs. • Oversee the administration and maintenance of the infrastructure. • Develop and implement the Annual operational plans and budgets for the Information and communications technology systems. • Ensure efficiency of the Information and communications technology business processes. • Champion sourcing for cost effective and innovative IT solutions to support technological • 2. Manage Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure and Systems. • Maintain and develop a modern, cost effective, stable and secure infrastructure. • Ensure that the software and hardware functionality is effective, efficient, and secure. • Ensure that the integrity of the technical infrastructure and systems architecture is always maintained. • Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the current architecture against possible alternatives. • Maintain and regularly review the adequacy of the backup and recovery strategies and systems. • Ensure that adequate and up-to-date security measures are established and maintained to safeguard ICT infrastructure and systems. • Establish Standard operating processes and provide ICT support to users to optimally apply ICT • resources to Ministry objectives within an effective risk management framework. • 3. Contract and Vendor Relationship management. • Manage the relationships with ICT service providers and periodically evaluate their performance to ensure that high levels of service are received and maintained. • Champion identification of new ICT solutions in an expanding outsourcing environment. • Participate in the procurement evaluations, negotiations, and management of various ICT service level agreements within pre-agreed limits. • 4. Human Resource Management and Development. • Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, orientation and performance appraisal of team members. • Ensure that team members have clearly defined job descriptions, performance action plans and objectives. • Instigate initiatives that aim to deliver high performance and compliance the policies and standard operating procedures. • Ensure that team members undergo relevant training and development. • Prepare and implement an annual leave schedule for the department. • 5. Preparation of Reports. • Analyse and prepare data driven reports for strategic decision making. • Formulate periodic and ad hoc reports in line with the organization’s reporting guidelines to Management and Deacons Information and communications technology Committee. • Organize periodic Deacons Information and communications technology Committee meetings.

• The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in information and communications technology, Computer Science or Electrical engineering. • Industry Certification from either CISCO, Microsoft or Oracle is required. • A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage. • A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in system administration, infrastructure and technical implementation with at least two (2) years at managerial level. • Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics will be an added advantage. • Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning and management reporting. • Must be willing to live up to organisational values and strong work ethic. • Strong report writing and presentation skills and Possess excellent communication skills. • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and delegation skills. • Have a high level of personal and professional integrity. • Able to exercise confidentiality and sound judgement.