1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Formulating and implementing ICT policies, procedures and systems;
• Planning, designing, implementing and aligning ICT strategies;

• Coordinating the designing, development and maintenance of network infrastructure and services;

• Overseeing the Fund’s intranet and internet services;
• Advising management on institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures;
• Advising on the specifications and standards in the procurement of ICT software and equipment;

• Planning, developing, reviewing and implementing ICT business continuity and disaster recovery strategy;
• Researching on emerging ICT trends;

• Ensuring compliance with established ICT standards, procedures and regulations;
• Updating the Fund’s website;
• Oversee the provision of technical support services and training to computer users;

• Reviewing results of ICT feasibility studies and recommending on best practices;
• Planning and budgeting for the Department; and
• Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Masters’ degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Professional qualifications in either of the following areas: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information System Management (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent Database Management skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL) Web development certifications (PHP, HTML, ASP) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

• Skills and competencies
• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;

• Interpersonal relationship skills;

• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;

• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;

• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.

Method of Application

Applications clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ………………………………” to be addressed to:
The Chairman, Tourism Fund
P.O. Box 46987 – 00100 Nairobi

Soft copy applications should be addressed to chairman@tourismfund.co.ke so as to reach on or before 2nd May, 2025.

No hard copies will be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

“Tourism Fund is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the youth, women, persons with disability and persons from minority groups to apply”