Jobs at Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

Reference No: KUCCPS 060/22

Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for recognizing and exploiting the potential of evolving information communication technologies, in order to support the Placement Service goals and operations.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing and reviewing the Information Communication Technology (ICT) policies and procedures;
• Implementing approved ICT Policies and Procedures;
• Preparing strategic and operational plans for the ICT Department;
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating (complete project management) of infrastructure and software development projects undertaken for the Service;
• Establishing and enforcing ICT standards and procedures;
• Providing technical guidance in procurement of necessary Information Technology (IT) hardware, software, services and facilities;
• Ensuring prudence utilization of ICT infrastructure;
• Managing the Development, implementation and maintenance of software systems for the Service;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing strategies on ICT security and disaster recovery plans;
• Developing and implementing methods, tools and procedures for data integrity and assurance; (xi) Providing end-user training and support of implemented solutions and infrastructure;
• Providing consultancy services pertaining to the provision of software solutions.

Minimum Job Qualification

For appointment to this grade an officer must:-

• Have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Information Technology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines is desirable: – Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Information Technology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have professional certification such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP), CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be a member of an ICT professional body. (vi) Have a certificate in Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be proficient in computer applications. (viii)Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and (ix) Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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ReferenceNo: KUCCPS 061/22

Job Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
• Forecasting and planning on human resource needs of the Placement Service;
• Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function;
• Championing change management programmes in the Placement Service;
• Managing succession plans of the Placement Service;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes; and Leading the placement service in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems;
•  Formulating and reviewing administrative policies, strategies procedure and systems;
• Managing service contracts and service level agreements for outsourced services;
• Forecasting Placement Service’s needs for equipment, security and cleaning services;
• Overseeing the process of acquiring new service providers related to all outsourced services falling under administration section;
• Coordinating renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
• Ensuring efficient provision of transport, security and cleaning services in the Placement Service;
• Safeguarding the Placement Service’s assets;
• Facilitating Board and staff functions;
• Facilitating travel clearance, visas and other necessary travel documents for the Board of Directors and all staff traveling out of the country on official duties;
• Initiating the identification and acquisition of the Placement Service’s assets for repair, maintenance and disposal;
• Developing budget plans for Administration section;
• Overseeing the provision of efficient records management and information service in the Placement Service; and
• Coordinating the preparation of periodic progress reports.

Minimum Job Qualification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management position in comparable and relevant position;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines is desirable:- Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions;
• Have a certificate in Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than (4) weeks.
• Have a professional qualification and be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM); Be proficient in Computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and (viii) Demonstrate competence in work performance.

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ReferenceNo KUCCPS 060/22

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for recognizing and exploiting the potential of evolving information communication technologies, in order to support the Placement Service goals and operations.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing and reviewing the Information Communication Technology (ICT) policies and procedures;
• Implementing approved ICT Policies and Procedures;
• Preparing strategic and operational plans for the ICT Department;
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating (complete project management) of infrastructure and software development projects undertaken for the Service;
• Establishing and enforcing ICT standards and procedures;
• Providing technical guidance in procurement of necessary Information Technology (IT) hardware, software, services and facilities;
• Ensuring prudence utilization of ICT infrastructure;
• Managing the Development, implementation and maintenance of software systems for the Service;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing strategies on ICT security and disaster recovery plans;
• Developing and implementing methods, tools and procedures for data integrity and assurance;
• Providing end-user training and support of implemented solutions and infrastructure;
• Providing consultancy services pertaining to the provision of software solutions.

Minimum Job Qualification

For appointment to this grade an officer must:-

• Have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Information Technology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines is desirable: - Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Information Technology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have professional certification such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP), CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be a member of an ICT professional body.
• Have a certificate in Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be proficient in computer applications. (viii)Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and (ix) Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results