Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) Careers

 REF.NO KoTDA/HR76/2024

Job Purpose

The Chief Manager, IT & Smart City Solutions is responsible for overseeing, developing and implementation of strategies, overseeing enforcement of service management practices, coordinating general communication and documentation, and overseeing the management of Kenya National Data Centre and smart city solutions.

Job Specification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the design, development, implementation, and operationalization of ICT and IoT smart solutions that ensure the Technopolis leverages on technology in all its service offerings and improve global smart city ranking.
• Leads development and implementation of strategies to steer the realization of government digital superhighway and digital economy agenda such as establishment of data center, digital labs, Digitization of the Government services, promotion of software development and BPO/ITES.
• Oversees the management and running of the Konza National Data Center and smart city facilities to enable Konza carry out functions of a smart city by reducing cost and improving offering efficiency in city operation.
• Oversees formulation of relevant strategies for commercializing data centre & smart city solutions which includes Data Center Customer Onboarding Strategy, Data Center Business Models, Data Center Operating Models, Big Data & Analytics Strategy, ICT & IoT Strategies, Platform as a Service (PaaS) strategies, Software as a Service (SaaS) strategies, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) strategies for Konza Technopolis, enterprise architecture & integration.
• Oversees research and implementation of modern technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, IoT to improve quality of life of citizens and greater efficiency for better public services.
• Oversees development and enforcement of relevant ICT/IoT processes, procedures, policies in with best practice & international frameworks such as ISO20000, COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001 Information Security, ISO ISO22301 Business Continuity, Risk management etc that would ensure prudent management of the Technopolis’ ICT resources.
• Oversee development and enforcement of service management practices and processes based on IT Service Management (ITSM) constructs and best practices to support the managing IT Infrastructure, IT Operations and IT Enterprises and Smart City Solutions
• Oversees the development and implementation of the overall Konza Smart City Masterplan, Smart city standards and certifications like ISO, Smart city ranking, IEEE.
• Spearhead with relevant global private and government institutions to promote both locally and internationally the opportunities for investment in information and communications technology and such other industrial activities of the Technopolis.
• Oversees IT project management & technical governance/support in execution of critical ICT & IoT Solution based projects based on original requirements.
• Coordinates development, communication, and documentation of functional description of the ICT, Smart City Facilities and Services based on the user journeys for better management and operationalization.
• Leads, coaches and mentors the team; creates an enabling environment that promotes creativity, innovation and maximizes the potential of the team
• Oversees the development and implementation of relevant ICT/IoT documentation such as manuals, procedures, installation guides, instructions to ensure user satisfaction.
• Oversees development & implementation of ICT/IoT change management strategies, capacity building and knowledge transfer on modern technologies.
• Oversees development and implementation of Enterprise Application Architecture, Data Layer Model, Enterprise Architecture, IoT
• Architecture, Network Architecture, IP Addressing and Configuration required for the data center, smart city facilities/services & IoT Systems to become fully operational.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least Twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be in a Senior Management position;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Professional Qualification to a relevant body;
• Membership to a professional body and in good standing;
• Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Proficiency in computer applications 

Ref No: KoTDA/HR77/2024

Job Purpose

The Manager, Knowledge Economy & Innovation is responsible for leading initiatives to foster innovation, commercialization of innovation and the advancement of a vibrant Knowledge economy at Konza Technopolis, develop and manage knowledge assets, and drive strategic partnerships to ensure Konza Technopolis becomes a competitive contributor to the country’s efforts towards a knowledge-based economy – Africa’s Silicon Savannah.

Job Specification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the knowledge economy and innovation strategy at konza Technopolis.
• Develop a robust innovation pipeline and innovation Ecosystem with both physical and virtual presence that that leads to scaling startups, new knowledge, and talent development. Lead the development of a platform for the launch of businesses, products, and Knowledge assets at Konza Technopolis
• Support the establishment of institutes to promote research and development and innovation such as research institutes, Knowledge hubs and centers promoting research and development and commercialization of innovation at Konza Technopolis
• Establish a centre for knowledge economy and innovation for collaboration between industry players, education institutions, R&D centers, private sector, VC’s, Innovation ecosystem developers and government agencies at Konza Technopolis.
• Setup and operationalise Konza technology transfer and commercialization office.
• Establish a foundation/ fund for supporting innovations and startups.
• Develop and implement business strategies to determine innovative solutions to attract investment in Knowledge-Economy.
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, research institutions, startups, and innovation ecosystem developers to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem 
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive the cocreation efforts for innovation purposes.
• Develop an ecosystem development Programme with selected global, regional and local innovation hubs and institutions towards the advancement of the Silicon Savannah innovation ecosystem.
• Identify models to attract development and the hosting of esolutions in Konza
• Lead the development of proposals for funding based on the identified innovation strategy and work with partners to access financial and technical support.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to identify innovation opportunities and facilitate the implementation of innovative solutions that can be scaled. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at Konza Technopolis
• Manage projects related to innovation initiatives from conception to implementation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should be in a management position
• Master’s degree in marketing, Economics, Communications, ICT, Education, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, Innovation Management or similar qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Communications, ICT, Education, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, Sciences, Engineering, Innovation Management, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification in marketing, business development or other relevant qualification;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Management course from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Proficient in computer applications

Ref No: KoTDA/HR87/2024

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintains water and sanitation facilities for Konza Technopolis;
• Supervises and inspects water and sanitation construction works;
• Supervises consultants and contractors appointed by the Authority to implement water and sanitation projects and programmes in Konza Technopolis;
• Reviews water and sanitation designs for development plans;
• Supports in the administration of contracts, including checking on the estimate costs of new water works, assisting in checking the adherence to specifications and standards while ensuring that the project is progressing on;
• Provides water and sanitation engineering advice to the Authority.
• Liaises on behalf of the Authorities with external Stakeholders supporting the provision of Water and Sanitation facilities to the Technopolis

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor's Degree in water and sanitation engineering, Biosystems engineering, chemical engineering or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Ref No: KoTDA/HR79/2024

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

The Executive Secretary/ Senior Office Administrator will serve as an Office administrator in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer

• Provides frontline customer services by receiving visitors, telephone calls and directing them accordingly;
• Liaise with relevant offices to secure meeting rooms, request for audio-visual needs and organize catering needs for internal meetings;
• Organizes meetings and ensure that the Chief Executive Officer is well prepared for those meetings, preparing agendas/ notices, premeeting briefings and meeting presentation papers;
• Organizing, maintaining diaries, making appointments for efficient time schedules;
• Devising and maintaining office systems that include data management and files in the Chief Executive Office for efficient records preservation;
• In collaboration with the relevant teams, make travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation, for the Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinates management of incoming and outgoing mails (internal and external);
• Managing office protocol and etiquette and managing imprest cash facilities for the office attached;
• Ensures effective follow up systems are in place within the Authority across stakeholders to ensure office correspondent, projects progress reports and meetings outcomes are well managed; and
• Ensure that the outcome of meetings such as decisions and reports are properly finalized and disseminated.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• A minimum period of four (4) years in relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial, and Clerical related studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory Skills course from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results; and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
   

Ref No: KoTDA/HR81/2024

Job Specification Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare the statement of requirements for mechanical services for buildings and associated structures/works under guidance of a registered engineer;
• Prepare/review preliminary cost estimates for mechanical services;
• Prepare/ensure mechanical design is consistent with KoTDA Smart City design guidelines and applicable standards under guidance of a registered engineer;
• Liaise with other team members/designers to agree on design layouts and get comments from stakeholders;
• Prepare/ensure is a complete set of mechanical drawings and specifications are prepared and approved before tendering process under guidance of a registered engineer;
• Prepare all relevant drawings, specifications etc, to be incorporated in contract agreement under guidance of a registered engineer;
• To conduct site visits as necessary to ensure mechanical plans, details and specifications are followed during implementation under guidance of a registered engineer;
• To ensure that as-built drawings reflecting final mechanical drawings and specifications and operation manuals are issued to KoTDA for archiving;
• Undertake detailed inspections are done to ascertain rectification of mechanical defects identified at practical completion/ handover/ taking over stage under guidance of a registered engineer; and
• Support the property management unit in mechanical designs and specifications in maintenance works.
• Design and analysis of sustainable and energy-efficient building design and operation, executing LEED or other green rating system certifications, policy development related to sustainable operational practices.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer;
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Ref No: KoTDA/HR89/2024

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensures sufficient supply and distribution of electrical power, gas and green energy to residents of Konza Technopolis;
• Supervises the construction of electrical power, gas and green energy facilities in Konza Technopolis.
• Reviews proposals, plans and designs for construction of electrical power, gas and green energy facilities submitted to the Konza Technopolis Authority by consultants and contractors.
• Designing, installation and commissioning of electrical systems

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• A minimum of (4) years’ work experience as Technician (Electrical Engineering);
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; - Electrical engineering, power option or Telecommunications Option) offered by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or other equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution;
• Be registered with EPRA -Class A-1 licensed electrician by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
• Supervisory Skills Course from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Proficiency in computer applications. 

Ref No: KoTDA/HR86/2024

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensures sufficient supply of electrical power, gas and green energy to residents of Konza Technopolis;
• Supervises the construction of electrical power, gas and green energy facilities in Konza Technopolis.
• Reviews proposals, plans and designs for construction of electrical power, gas and green energy facilities submitted to the Konza Technopolis Authority by consultants and contractors.
• Designing, installation and commissioning of electrical systems

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and;
• Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya and the IEK;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Ref No: KoTDA/HR83/2024

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare or review the structural and civil planning, design, and construction of buildings and associated structures/works in collaboration with other infrastructure divisions;
• Provide structural and civil works advice on maintenance of buildings and associated structures/works;
• Prepare or review of applicable structural/civil engineering standards and guidelines in line with Konza Smart city Guidelines, local and international best standards; and
• Ensure implementation of set structural standards and guidelines during all phases of the program/project lifecycle while adhering to the highest local and international best standards.
• Prepare design criteria report for buildings and associated structures/works;
• Evaluate and agree on the general layouts (grid lines) of the structure and assess the most economical conceptual framework to effect efficient transfer of loads through the various structural members to the foundations;
• Ensure structural design is consistent with KoTDA Smart city design guidelines and applicable local and international standards;
• Ensure optimized designs and dimensioning for complete structure including column sizing, beam depths, structural steelwork members sizing necessary for architectural and building services detailed design work;
• Ensure proper sizing and dimensioning for: access/exit road; storm water and outfall drainage works; foul water drainage works; water supply mains between mains and underground water tanks for coordination of architectural and building services detailed design work;
• Ensure that detailed design calculations for the structural systems structure are undertaken;
• Ensure a complete set of structural and civil drawings and specifications are prepared and approved before tendering process;
• Review and accept close-out report highlighting the design criteria and design issues, loads, changes in structural concept, specifications, etc. that have occurred in the course of the project; and
• Ensure that detailed inspections are done to ascertain rectification of structural/civil defects (workmanship) identified at practical completion/ handover/ taking over stage.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and
• Proficiency in computer applications

Ref No: KoTDA/HR84/2024

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare or review the architectural planning, design, and construction of buildings and associated structures/works in collaboration with other infrastructure divisions;
• Provide architectural advice on maintenance of buildings and associated structures/works;
• Prepare or review applicable architectural standards and guidelines in line with the Konza Technopolis Smart City Guidelines;
• Prepare outline requirements and plan for buildings and associated structures/works;
• Review architectural aspects in studies and appraisals to ensure adherence to the Konza Technopolis Smart City Guidelines and requirements as well as applicable local and international laws, regulations, and standards;
• Prepare architectural technical documents to be used in authorising project implementation;
• Ensure architectural design is consistent with KoTDA Smart City design guidelines and applicable local and international standards;
• Draft the design brief and decide on particular proposals including planning arrangement, appearance, construction method and outline specifications;
• Ensure a complete set of all architectural drawings and specifications are prepared before tendering process;
• Prepare all relevant drawings, specifications etc, to be incorporated in contract agreement;
• Conducts site visits as necessary to ensure architectural plans, details and specifications are adhered to during implementation;
• Reviews as-built Architectural drawings;
• Ensure that final architectural drawings and specifications are issued to KoTDA for archiving in the specified format and numbers; and
• Undertake detailed inspections to ascertain rectification of architectural defects identified at practical completion/ handover/ taking over.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS)
• Proficiency in computer applications