Director ICT Services - Grade Fourteen (14) One (1) Position MSU/ADM/ICTS/01/25
Requirements for Appointment:
- A Master’s Degree in Computer Science /Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science /Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Ten (10) years of cumulative working experience in ICT services, Three (3) of which must have served at managerial level in a University set-up;
- Demonstrable professional and managerial skills; and
- Must be a member of a recognizable professional body.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In Charge of the ICT directorate;
- To develop and implement ICT objectives, strategies and operational plans in tandem with the University Strategic Plan;
- Overseeing the successful implementation of all ICT projects and ensuring that the inherent risks are effectively managed;
- Coordinating the design/development and implementation of computer disaster recovery procedures to minimize on loss of data/or systems and enhanced data protection and privacy;
- Formulating, implementing coordinating, monitoring and evaluating of ICT Policies, strategies and programs in the organization;
- Ensure timely implementation of ICT standards in line with the needs of the University;
- Managing ICT and systems security in line with ICT security policies, standards procedures and common practices;
- Ensuring systems availability, optimum functionalities in the University;
- Ensuring timely implementation and effective maintenance of ICT systems in the University;
- Identifying and coordinating IT user training needs for faculty, support staff and students and advice the University Management accordingly;
- Provide technical guidance and advice in the procurement of ICT hardware and software goods and services;
- Updating and preparing operating manuals;
- Keep abreast with new and emerging issues in ICT and advice the University Management accordingly;
- Prepare ICT quarterly status reports and ensure professional standards are observed;
- Communication and feedback with ICT service providers and vendors on behalf of the University;
- Direct, develop and supervise departmental staff in their work so as to facilitate the achievement the departmental mission; and
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view detailed requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificate and testimonials.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach the NCPWD certificate. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.
Qualified candidates should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 4th April, 2025 addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO
Note: Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
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