Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communications Economic Expert
The Communications Economic Expert will be responsible to the Communications Secretary/CEO for advisories pertaining to Digital Economy including E-Commerce, Postal, and Courier Services. The Expert will also be responsible for the Planning and Research function of the Secretariat

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
• Providing guidance on the development of policies and strategies that promote the digital transformation of the Kenyan economy.
• Coordinating the Secretariat research agenda.
• Coordinating preparation of country position papers on matters relating to the Digital Economy, Postal and Courier Services.
• Advising on the alignment of national ICT policies to the National Development Agenda.
• Providing advice to national, regional, and international organizations in the development of digital economy frameworks.
• Coordinating the development, review, and implementation of the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan.
• Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of the Secretariat programs and projects and overseeing the development, implementation, and review of the Secretariat’s policies, M&E frameworks, and manuals; and
• Coordinating the preparation of the directorate budget, work plans, and performance management.

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience in an ICT or Economic related field, three (3) of which must be in a senior management level
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recog-nized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability required for planning, direction, control, and coordination required for Digital Economy Function
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them into Digital Economy Function.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can email applications to jobs2022@ncs.go.ke  or submit to:
National Communications Secretariat
P. O. Box 10756 – 00100NAIROBITRANSCOM
House9TH Floor
Applications must include a cover letter stating how the applicant meets required specifications and a detailed CV including work experience and three professional referees with complete and current contact information.

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