Technical Services & Operations Chief Manager and ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya - Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority

ENSDA, one of the six Regional Development Authorities was established in 1989 by an Act of Parliament Cap 447 of the Laws of Kenya and started operations in 1991. The Authority covers Narok, Kajiado, parts of Nakuru and Nyandarua Counties.

The Authority’s mandate is to initiate, plan, implement and co-ordinate socio-economic development projects and programs within the region.

The Authority seeks to invite applications from qualified individuals for the following positions:

Chief Manager: Technical Services and Operations

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will be responsible for:

• Provides technical direction for the development, design and system integration for service engagement from definition phase through to implementation
• Providing overall leadership, coordination, management and supervision of specific technical services and operations including engineering works.
• Co-ordinate and present abstraction and use of natural resources, especially water, within the area and to set up effective strategies of such abstractions and usage
• Cause and effect the construction of any works deemed necessary for the protection and utilization of the water and soils of the area.
• Spearhead and supervise identification, collection, collation and correlation of all such activities related to the use of water and other resources and also economic and related activities within the area as may be necessary for the efficient forward planning of the area.
• Account on the delivery of the set technical services and operations targets and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority.
• Reviews work development terms.
• Recognize system defencies and implements effective solutions for agricultural engineering, mining and environmental activities.
• Manage technical resources within budget and project schedule.
• Consistently delivers high quality services to the Authority and /or clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resources, Civil Engineering or other related degree from recognized institution.
• Must be registered by ERB (Engineers Registration Board) in case of Engineers or demonstrate eligibility for registration.
• Must have served in a senior management position in the infrastructure sector in Kenya for at least 6 years.
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
• Computer literate in AutoCAD and other computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering design programme.

Information Communication Technology Officer

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Manager Planning, the ICT officer will be charged with the following:

• coordinating systems analysis, design and programme specifications;
• ensuring timely implementation and effective maintenance of systems;
• developing reports on Information Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and supervision of overall systems documentation:
• taking charge of Information Communication Technology equipment maintenance;
• preparing progress reports of the ICT equipment maintenance:
• evaluating and recommending on the suitability of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• training Information Communication Technology Hardware Personnel and users;
• designing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN); and
• preparing Staff Performance reports.

Qualifications

Applicants for the position must have a Degree in any of the following fields:

• Computer Science/Information Communication Technology.
• Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution.

Experience

For appointment, one must have

• Served in the grade of Information Communication Technology Officer or an equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service or a reputable institution for a period of three (3) years.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competency in organizing and directing work.

These are senior positions which require the successful candidates to provide policy guidelines to staff under them and for the overall mandate of the respective departments.

Serving officers who meet the above qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The positions will be on contractual basis for three years renewable.

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to the address given below so as to reach the undersigned on or before 30th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Managing Director
Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
P.O. Box 213-20500
Narok

E-Mail: md.ensda@gmail.com