Job Specifications 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 

a.    Participating in developing the Government Enterprise Architecture, project Governance Standards and guidelines in consultation with user Departments; 

b.    Ensuring that project charters from MCDAs are consistent with the approved GEA; 

c.    Providing guidance in the establishment of appropriate project Governance structures in Ministries, Departments, Counties and Agencies (MDCAs); 

d.    Participating in disseminating the approved programme and project Governance framework to stakeholders; 

e.    Participating in developing programme and project initiation, delivery and budget documents; 

f.     Liaising with agencies participating in multi-agency programmes and projects in establishing implementation structures, strategies and plans, resource requirements and benefits plans; 

g.    Assigning competent programme and project managers to critical programmes and projects; 

h.    Participating in ensuring that programmes and project stakeholders are well informed and involved in all programme and project activities; 

i.     Supporting the communication of successful delivery of assigned programmes and projects; and 

j.     Supporting coordination of prompt reporting of programme and projects status and progress.

Personal Specifications 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: 

     i.                At least seven(7) years relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector 

    ii.                Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields: - Project Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a certificate in ICT related field; OR Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a certificate in Project Management or related field; 

  iii.                Masters degree in any of the following fields:- Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication , Project Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 

   iv.                Certification in a relevant project management area such as Project Management Project (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Master Project Manager (MPM), Certified Project Manager (IAPM), CompTIA Project+ or (Projects IN Controlled Environments) PRINCE 2 Practitioner; 

    v.                Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; 

   vi.                Member to relevant professional body; 

 vii.                Met the provision of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. 

viii.                Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

( c) Competencies and Skills 

(i)           Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously

(ii)          Excellent organisational and analytical skills

(iii)          Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

(iv)          Strategic thinker and decisive

(v)           Proven leadership skills and experience

(vi)          Management of projects

(vii)        People management skills