ICT Officer II - Grade Ad 8 [System/Programme Developer] at Laikipia University

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: The Director ICT.
This Officer is expected to: -

• Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful system and software development;
• Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security;
• Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution;
• Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability;
• Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department;
• Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software;
• Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems;
• Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance;
• Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design;
• Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications;
• Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software;
• Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems;
• Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures;
• Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure to promote quality teaching and learning; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS:
For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field;
• Registration with a relevant professional body; and
• Experience: Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector