Careers at University of Nairobi

Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a BSc. Degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Science or Computer
• Networks or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant field plus three (3) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF).
• Possess the following: technical skills in Telecommunications Infrastructure and Service management, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implementation, maintenance, and support of ICT Systems in line with the established standards
• Training of users in and provision of support for proper use and access to ICT resources and services
• Implementation of client-level ICT configurations to minimize host vulnerabilities
• Management of assigned segments of the ICT system
• Documentation of ICT infrastructure and related services
• Identification of skills requirements and recommendation of appropriate training
• Identification of tools, services and facility requirements
• Implementation of ICT policies and standards
• Support in development, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems
• Support and maintenance of ICT system of websites
• Any other relevant duties as may be prescribed by the Head of Unit/Section/Department
   

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Must have a minimum of BSc. Degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Science or Computer Networks or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification or Higher
• Diploma in a relevant field with three (3) years of experience. In addition, must have a recognized professional certification in Networking.
• Possess the following: technical skills in networks infrastructure management, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To assist in the design, implementation, and management of Network Infrastructure in line with theestablished policies, standards and procedures.
• To liaise with users in order to define and implement Network Infrastructure projects.
• To provide high-level maintenance and support for Network Infrastructure in line with the established standards.
• To maintain robust Network Infrastructure security mechanisms.
• To monitor and fine-tune the performance of Network Infrastructure.
• To identify tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Manager (Network Infrastructure)

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a BSc. Degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Science or Computer Networks or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification OR Higher Diploma in a relevant field plus three (3) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer grade 8/9/10 (DEF).
• Possess the following: technical skills in MIS systems development and support, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implementation, maintenance and support of ICT Systems in line with the established standards
• Training of users in and provision of support for proper use and access to ICT resources and services
• Implementation of client-level ICT configurations to minimize host vulnerabilities
• Management of assigned segments of the ICT system
• Documentation of ICT infrastructure and related services
• Identification of skills requirements and recommendation of appropriate training
• Identification of tools, services and facility requirements
• Implementation of ICT policies and standards
• Support in development, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems
• Support and maintenance of ICT system of websites
• Any other relevant duties as may be prescribed by the Head of Unit/Section/Department

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either BSc. Degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Science or Computer Networks or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification OR Higher Diploma plus three (3) years’ experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer grade 8/9/10 (DEF).
• Possess the following: technical skills in Telecommunications Infrastructure and Service management, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implementation, maintenance and support of ICT Systems in line with the established standards
• Training of users in and provision of support for proper use and access to ICT resources and services
• Implementation of client-level ICT configurations to minimize host vulnerabilities
• Management of assigned segments of the ICT system
• Documentation of ICT infrastructure and related services
• Identification of skills requirements and recommendation of appropriate training
• Identification of tools, services and facility requirements
• Implementation of ICT policies and standards
• Support in development, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems
• Support and maintenance of ICT system of websites
• Any other relevant duties as may be prescribed by the Head of Unit/Section/Department

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• KCSE mean grade C with credits in the relevant subjects plus an ordinary Diploma in either Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years’ relevant experience. In addition, should have at least 3 year’s user support services experience.
• Must possess the following: technical skills in networks and communication infrastructure and service management; sound systems analytical and diagnostic skills; PC Security and software installation and configuration skills and effective communication and good interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To train users in and provide support for proper use PC software and hardware.
• To ensure proper functioning of computer equipment, communication and network resources.
• To support communication network, equipment and services
• To monitor and ensure proper functioning of assigned segments of Local Area Networks
• To support information systems and websites at designated sites
• To maintain client-level security configurations to minimize host vulnerabilities.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Manager (USS)

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• KCSE mean grade C with credits in relevant subjects plus an ordinary Diploma in either Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning institution plus three (3) years relevant experience. In addition, should have at least 3 year of computer networks and equipment support services experience.
• Must possess the following: technical skills in maintenance of communication infrastructure and peripherals; sound systems analytical and diagnostic skills; PC Security and software installation and configuration skills and effective communication and good interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To prepare PCs for users by installing required and standard software.
• To troubleshoot and repair ICT equipment, software and accessories.
• To maintain records on the repairs and maintenance of different equipment
• To troubleshoot and repair network equipment and accessories.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Manager Maintenance 

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a MSc. Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution plus five (5) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF) OR a BSc in any of the above areas with Seven (7) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF). In addition, must have at least three (3) years of experience as System Administrator in a corporate environment, at least one (1) year’s team management experience and have a recognized professional certification in Networking or System Administration.
• Possess the following: technical skills in both system administrations on diverse platforms and in Internet and E-mail service provision, good diagnostic skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To assist in the design, implementation and administration of Internet & E-mail Server Systems and services in line with established University’s policies, standards and procedures
• To install, configure, optimize and maintain Internet and E-mail Servers and services.
• To manage Internet and E-mail services.
• To assist in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of service usage policies and standards.
• To design, implement and manage Internet and Email security systems and procedures.
• To monitor and fine-tune the performance of Internet and Email servers and server processes.
• To identify tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To design, implement and manage server backup procedures.
• To perform other duties assigned by the Manager (Data Centre). 

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a MSc. in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution plus five (5) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF) OR a BSc in any of the above areas plus seven (7) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF). In addition must have three (3) years of experience in Systems
• Administration in a corporate environment, at least one (1) year’s team management experience and have a recognized professional certification in Networking or System Administration
• Possess the following: technical skills in System Administration on diverse platforms, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems diagnostic skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To provide system administration services for University servers.
• To assist in the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of server systems.
• To manage server systems users.
• To assist in the implementation and management of server security systems and procedures.
• To monitor and fine-tune the performance of servers and server processes.
• To identify tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To carry out server systems, recovery, backup procedures and audit systems log.
• To perform other duties assigned by the Manager (Data Centre).

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a MSc. in Computer Science or Information Systems or Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized University plus five (5) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF) OR a BSc in any of the above areas plus seven (7) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF). In addition, must have three (3) years experience in service management in a corporate environment and at least one (1) year’s team management experience.
• Possess the following: technical skills in System Administration on diverse platforms, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems diagnostic skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To provide leadership in development, implementation, enforcement of ICT Policies and review of the User Support Policies and standards.
• To design procedures and systems for user support and maintenance activities
• To participate in the preparation of budgets and procurement of computer hardware, software, services and related facilities.
• To provide users with consultancy in ICT matters including providing technical representations in ICT related meetings and committees.
• To manage and supervise ICT projects, resources and services and provide users with liaison interface to the ICT Directorate resources
• To provide support to users on MIS systems and ensure availability.
• To facilitate, coordinate and carry out all ICT related trainings
• To ensure all faculties websites content is uploaded and regularly updated
• To communicate relevant User Support and Maintenance information to users
• To manage, coordinate and support all online events within the faculty support clusters
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT