Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO)

Key Duties & Responsibilities Formulating and executing KIMWASCO ICT strategy, policies, and data security standards. Managing secure and efficient ICT infrastructure, data center, cloud systems, and telemetry networks. Providing technical advice to Executive Management and the Board on digital transformation. Coordinating enterprise ICT projects, digital billing systems, and water SCADA integrations. Ensuring cyber defense, automated data backups, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Overseeing development, security, and continuous maintenance of the company website and portals. Supervising, developing, and conducting performance appraisals for ICT technical staff. Preparing ICT capital work plans, software procurement budgets, and Board governance papers. Requirements for Appointment Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), or related computing discipline from a recognized university. (Candidates with non-ICT first degree must possess a recognized Higher Diploma in ICT). Minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or senior technical ICT management position. Demonstrated practical experience in the administration of enterprise networks, servers, databases, and cybersecurity. Demonstrated experience in systems analysis, software engineering, enterprise ERP integration, or business process automation. Knowledge and hands-on experience in cybersecurity, enterprise data protection, and business continuity. Relevant professional certifications in networking (CCNA/CCNP), cloud, cybersecurity (CISA/CEH/CISSP), or project management. Active membership in a recognized professional computing body (e.g., Computer Society of Kenya). Added Advantages Master’s degree in Information Systems, ICT, Computer Science, or related field. Experience in the water and sanitation sector, utility telemetry, or public corporation digital infrastructure.