{"id":99188,"date":"2026-06-25T12:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/director-communication-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:48:47","slug":"director-communication-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/director-communication-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Director, Communication Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Director, Communication Technology\", \"description\": \"The Director, Communication Technology, Job Grade NCS 2 is responsible to the Communications Secretary in coordinating the functions in the Communication Technology Directorate.\\nCommunication Technology Function\\nAdvise on the formulation and review of ICT policies including new and emerging communication technologies.\\nProvide advice on matters relating to communications technology, internet technologies, infrastructure projects, programmes and strategies.\\nLiaise with national, regional and international information and communication bodies on ICT policy research.\\nSpearhead research to enhance competition and efficiency in communications technologies standards.\\nProvide advisories on country position papers for regional and international ICT standards development bodies.\\nProvide guidance on the development of policies that foster national safety and security, economic prosperity and delivery of critical social services through communication technologies.\\nProvide guidance on the development of policies that promote the benefits of technological development to all users of communication technologies.\\nDevelop and maintain a database of policies and document best practices related to communication technologies.\\nCollect and synthesize technical information on communication technology for public dissemination.\\nDevelop and maintain a periodic publication on communication technologies for public consumption.\\nPerson Specifications\\nAt least fifteen 15 years\u2019 cumulative work experience, three 3 of which should have been at least at Deputy Director and above or in an equivalent or comparable position.\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical\/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.\\nMaster\u2019s degree in Electrical\/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.\\nMembership to a relevant professional body in good standing.\\nCertificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution.\\nProficiency in computer applications.\\nDemonstrated a high degree of integrity, professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective management and coordination of the communication technology function.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-23\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"National Communications Secretariat\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-13T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> National Communications Secretariat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>The Director, Communication Technology, Job Grade NCS 2 is responsible to the Communications Secretary in coordinating the functions in the Communication Technology Directorate.<br \/>Communication Technology Function<br \/>Advise on the formulation and review of ICT policies including new and emerging communication technologies.<br \/>Provide advice on matters relating to communications technology, internet technologies, infrastructure projects, programmes and strategies.<br \/>Liaise with national, regional and international information and communication bodies on ICT policy research.<br \/>Spearhead research to enhance competition and efficiency in communications technologies standards.<br \/>Provide advisories on country position papers for regional and international ICT standards development bodies.<br \/>Provide guidance on the development of policies that foster national safety and security, economic prosperity and delivery of critical social services through communication technologies.<br \/>Provide guidance on the development of policies that promote the benefits of technological development to all users of communication technologies.<br \/>Develop and maintain a database of policies and document best practices related to communication technologies.<br \/>Collect and synthesize technical information on communication technology for public dissemination.<br \/>Develop and maintain a periodic publication on communication technologies for public consumption.<br \/>Person Specifications<br \/>At least fifteen 15 years\u2019 cumulative work experience, three 3 of which should have been at least at Deputy Director and above or in an equivalent or comparable position.<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical\/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.<br \/>Master\u2019s degree in Electrical\/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.<br \/>Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.<br \/>Certificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution.<br \/>Proficiency in computer applications.<br \/>Demonstrated a high degree of integrity, professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective management and coordination of the communication technology function.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply via email by stating the position applied for in the subject line and attaching all the required documents. Hard copy applications may also be submitted to the Communications Secretary\/CEO at the address provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Required Documents Curriculum vitae Application letter Academic and professional certificates National identification card Other relevant testimonials Application Email:\u00a0jobs2026@ncs.go.ke Closing Date: 13 July 2026<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job\/director-communication-technology-national-communications-secretariat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-13 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: National Communications Secretariat Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-13 Job Description The Director, Communication Technology, Job Grade NCS 2 is responsible to the Communications Secretary in coordinating the functions in the Communication Technology Directorate.Communication Technology FunctionAdvise on the formulation and review of ICT policies including new and emerging communication technologies.Provide advice [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1408,1409],"tags":[1425,1413,1412,1837],"class_list":["post-99188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag","tag-national-communications-secretariat"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99188"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99188\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}