Director, Communication Technology

The Director, Communication Technology, Job Grade NCS 2 is responsible to the Communications Secretary in coordinating the functions in the Communication Technology Directorate.

Communication Technology Function

• Advise on the formulation and review of ICT policies including new and emerging communication technologies.
• Provide advice on matters relating to communications technology, internet technologies, infrastructure projects, programmes and strategies.
• Liaise with national, regional and international information and communication bodies on ICT policy research.
• Spearhead research to enhance competition and efficiency in communications technologies standards.
• Provide advisories on country position papers for regional and international ICT standards development bodies.
• Provide guidance on the development of policies that foster national safety and security, economic prosperity and delivery of critical social services through communication technologies.
• Provide guidance on the development of policies that promote the benefits of technological development to all users of communication technologies.
• Develop and maintain a database of policies and document best practices related to communication technologies.
• Collect and synthesize technical information on communication technology for public dissemination.
• Develop and maintain a periodic publication on communication technologies for public consumption.

Person Specifications

• At least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at least at Deputy Director and above or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Certificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated a high degree of integrity, professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective management and coordination of the communication technology function.