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Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO) at Kiambere-Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company Limited (KIMWASCO).

Nairobi Full-Time ICT

Posted: 1 week ago Closes: December 2, 2026

Job Description

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.

Experience: 10 years | Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Requirements

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA