DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head, Technology and Biometrics shall:

•         Provide inputs for the formulation of policies.
•         Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities of the Directorate.
•         Ensure the effective and efficient management of the human, material and financial resources of the Directorate.
•         Ensure the provision of technical specification for the acquisition of IT equipment, systems and services.
•    Ensure the effective development and implementation of strategies, standards, guidelines, procedures and processes on ICT and identity management programmes and activities for the Authority.
•        Ensure the collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the management of ICT within the identity management ecosystem.
•         Ensure the collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the harmonization and integration of data in the National Identity Register.
•         Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data collected under the National Identification System (NIS).
•         Ensure the efficient and effective management of the Data Centre of the Authority.
•         Ensure the periodic update and maintenance of software and IT systems.
•      Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate back-end and front-end technological setups to support the National Identification System (NIS).
•         Ensure the design, development, implementation and review of network, data security and privacy controls.
•         Ensure the preparation of the budget and work plan of the Directorate.
•         Ensure the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Directorate.
•         Oversee the implementation of the Performance Management System within the Directorate.
•         Supervise and appraise the performance of subordinate staff.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

IN-SERVICE ENTRY

·        Availability of vacancy on the grade of Director, Technology & Biometrics.

·        A minimum of five (5) years on the grade of Deputy Director, Technology & Biometrics.

·        Must have satisfactory Staff Performance Appraisal Reports.

Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Public Services Commission in consultation with the Governing Board

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• High Integrity and good ethical standards
• Extensive leadership, lobbying, networking and management skills
•         Good analytical skills
•         Good strategic management skills.
•         Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
•         Excellent knowledge in Public Administration, Performance Management, and Policy Management
•         Ability to inspire and motivate
•         Excellent knowledge in financial management laws and regulations
•         Excellent knowledge in labour laws and regulations
•         Advanced technical Knowledge in relevant Information Technology (IT) applications
•         Advanced technical Knowledge in Cyber Security and Data Protection
•         Knowledge in projects and programmes management
•         Critical thinking and innovation
•         Excellent Grievance and conflict management skills
• Negotiation and Industrial Relations skills