Job description

About KWAL 

KWAL was incorporated in 1969, with the objective of providing an avenue for importation and distribution of wines and spirits and enable indigenous Kenyans to participate significantly in this sector. As a beverage company dealing with both alcoholic drinks – wines and spirits – and non-alcoholic ones including grape juice and syrup, KWAL’s business includes manufacture, import, distribution, sale and export of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 

They are continuously committed to quality in all aspects of our business. Wine is a flagship product of KWAL and has predominantly been enjoyed by our esteemed clientele, who cherish rewarding themselves and savor the good things in life. This is the delight, value and quality that KWAL brings to its valued clientele and stakeholders. To learn more about the delight, value and quality KWAL brings to its valued stakeholders and clientele, visit their website. 

About the role

They are looking for an experienced Head of ICT to oversee the use of Information technology (IT) in the company. The role holder will be the one to devise the company’s IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. 

An excellent Head of ICT must have a solid IT background and consistently keep up-to-date with advancements of the field. Apart from their education and experience, they must have every quality of a leader and strong strategic and business acumen. The goal is to ensure that information technology adds the maximum value to the company so as to facilitate the success of the business.

Key Responsibilities: 

ICT Technology Development: 

• Ensure sustained business at KWAL’s by proactively implementing appropriate ICT infrastructure and providing ICT products and services that create efficient service delivery and support KWAL’s performance.
• Lead overall technology engagements/projects/programs to successful completion, on time, on budget in line with desired outcomes.
• Develop and implement an organization-wide information technology (IT) strategy and Enterprise Architecture that aligns with the organization’s vision and its current and long-term business objectives.
• Contribute to business planning at the top executive level so that future IT opportunities and challenges can be considered so that the organization’s IT strategy is aligned with other business strategies.
• Establish and maintain the ICT reputation and credibility with key business stakeholders.
• Ensure stable and optimized SDLC across all applications. 
• Alignment with Distell Ltd Enterprise Architecture and Governance Framework. 

Leadership & Innovation: 

• Contribute to the general business understanding of the business value of ICT in the organization and business leadership. 
• Propose new/enhanced functionality with regard to methods, systems and work processes which lead to higher quality or better results or reduced cost. 
• Stay abreast of current developments in industry best business practices. 
• Fulfill role of futurist and trusted advisor relating Digital advances that will impact KWAL. 

ICT Policies & Guidelines: 

• Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of ICT related policies and procedures to ensure focus to the overall strategy and objectives.
• Develop, implement, monitor and maintain policies and procedures to guide the ICT operations of KWAL. .
• Manage ICT Audit activities and subsequent actions.
• Alignment to Distell Ltd Governance Framework. 

ICT Security: 

• Develop an overall IT security strategy and ensure that appropriate IT security systems and processes are in place to protect the privacy and integrity of the organization’s information and related intellectual property.
• Actively manage Cyber Risk and response strategy. 

Team Development: 

• Establish systems to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals and create an environment where they can realize their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and organizational goals.
• Organize and manage the available human capital within the department through training, development and proper positioning to ensure optimal productivity and high value services to internal and external customers by leveraging on synergies and good communication.

Does this sound like you?

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Professional qualification in ICT will be an added advantage.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least eight 8+ years experience in an ICT Department in a medium to large organization, five (5) of which must be in a management position.
• FMCG industry will be an added advantage. 
• Conversant with latest ICT technology and compliance requirements.
• Management and leadership ability with excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and devise methods to address multifaceted problems, to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies in a time-critical environment.
• Ability to monitor business trends with regard to ICT, have a broad-based knowledge of  future industry direction and update KWAL’s system appropriately.
• Personality: results oriented with excellent social skills. 
• Relationships and working contacts include; Internal- All Departments and External- ICT Services Providers and Institutions.

Persons of all gender, race, sex, orientation, age, and identity are encouraged to apply. If interested click on the link to apply.