MANAGER, ICT PROJECTS (JOB GRADE S7)REF: ICT/MP/ FEBRUARY 2025
a) Job Purpose
The job is responsible for the identification of priority ICT projects based on emerging technologies and industry trends as well as the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting on all ICT projects.
b) Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Managing multiple medium or large, complex, capital and non-capital ICT projects simultaneously;
ii. Establishing a defined project management methodology, accountable for the detailed planning of steps and resources needed to meet objectives;
iii. Monitoring and preparing reports to ensure work is progressing to meet the deliverables on time and on or under budget;
iv. Effectively applying ICT’s methodology and enforcing project standards;
v. Ensuring that in-flights reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all projects;
vi. Managing project-related risks and issues;
vii. Ensuring project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately; and
viii. Ensuring quality control for all projects.
c) Key Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology, Software Engineering, Information Security, Business Administration (IT option) from a recognized institution of higher learning
ii. Master’s degree is desirable
iii. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position
iv. Project Management Certification (PMI, PRINCE2, AGILE etc.) from a recognized body
v. ICT Professional qualification e.g. CISCO, SAP, ORACLE, HP, IBM, Checkpoint Security, ITIL, SSQL or MSCE
vi. Membership to a related professional body and in good standing
vii. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
viii. Proficiency in Computer application
d) Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills
Terms and Conditions of Service
Permanent and pensionable terms as per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual.
Documents to be submitted by the Applicants
Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, copies of academic and relevant professional certificates and a copy of the National Identity Card.
Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple applications for different positions will not be considered.
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
(i) Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
(v) Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current. The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for. Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail [email protected] or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 10th March 2025 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to the contact provided above. KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.