Head of ICT at Kaduna State Government

Grade: Level 14

Job Description

• The head of ICT will oversee the Agency’s ID capturing operations in addition to all hardware, software, and computer assets.
• This includes development, implementation, and monitoring of policies on network infrastructure, IT performance management, network administration and system security, and data protection regulations.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• The planning, execution, and management of the Agency’s IT projects.
• The careful execution of the Agency’s digital ID roadmap which includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party vendors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
• Resolve issues escalated by technicians and engineers.
• Ensure data is handled, transferred, or processed according to legal and the Bureau`s guidelines.
• Control costs and budgets regarding IT systems.
• Develop IT policies and practices.
• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Designing and implementing Agency operations and enrollment center operational plans.
• Establishing policies that promote Agency culture and vision.

Job Requirements
Basic Requirements:

• A Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of second-class in Computer Science.
• Either of the Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree must be in a core ICT related discipline (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, information and communication technology, information systems, software engineering etc.).
• Strong familiarity with development environments and tools.
• Competent and proficient understanding of business solutions, such as Document Management, CRMs, Business Web Technology etc.
• Skills in PHP, .NET and database management
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualifications, and presentation of verifiable portfolio of relevant projects, will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years post-qualification cognate experience in project management, software development, management of IT infrastructure, or related fields.
• Age Bracket:18 - 50 years old.

Remuneration

• Remuneration is subject to prevailing salary structure for Kaduna State Civil Servants for Grade Level 14.