Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology; Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Data Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent qualification a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology; Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Data Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent qualification a recognized institution;
• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant experience in Information Communication Technology, three (3) of which must be in a senior management position in public or private sector.
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrated a high level of competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems; and
• A thorough understanding of the national goals and objectives and the ability to interpret and apply them to the computing management concepts.