ADVERT/2026/0008

Assistant Director Information Communication Technology

DPP 5

Permanent

Closes: 24 Aug 2026, 17:00

Opening Date

13 Aug 2026, 00:00

Closing Date

24 Aug 2026, 17:00

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director Information Communication Technology in performing ICT functions. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

Supervising the implementation of ODPP’s ICT strategy;
Monitoring implementation of ODPP ICT Work Plans, Policies and operating procedures;
Coordinating maintenance of computerized prosecution processes, case management system, network Infrastructure administration, and upgrading of network systems;
Supervising compliance with all regulations, procedures, policies and quality standards in the delivery of services;
Implementing ICT based delivery of prosecution services to all Kenyans including Uadilifu Case management system, digital tracking of documents, Virtual Court sessions (virtual meetings) and document management systems;
Implementing the Divisional budget and Procurement Plans;
Monitoring and implementing ICT projects that are supported by the Government of Kenya;
Implementing the ICT disaster and risk management framework and strategies;
Preparing ICT user training programs and materials;
Preparing specifications of software and hardware;
Providing technical support to end users for all hardware and software;
Participating in research on Information Communication Technology and emerging trends;
Preparing quarterly and annual divisional reports and share with the management for informed decision making;
Supervising performance appraisal for staff in the division to enhance performance; and
Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the Division.

Qualification Requirements

Main Requirements

6 requirements

i

Served in the grade of Principal Information Communication Technology for at least three (3) years OR a minimum period of Nine (9) years work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Supervisory position in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;

Required document: Appointment Letters
ii

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or any other Information Communication Technology related discipline from a recognized institution;

Required document: Bachelors Certificate
iii

Professional certification in any of the following: CCNA, CCNP, CISA, ITIL, PRINCE2, CompTIA+, MCSE, ORACLE Certified Professional, AWS, Programming, or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Required document: Professional Certificate
iv

Programming skills and development of ICT systems using Python, Perl, PHP or any other language will be an added advantage;
Added advantage
Required document: Professional Certificate
v

Master’s degree in computer science or any other Information Communication Technology related discipline from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
Added advantage
Required document: Masters Certificate
vi

Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;

Required document: SMC Certificate

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