Vacancies at University of Nairobi

REF - AC/9/187/23
Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science or Electrical/ Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must: have worked in network management in a corporate environment for at least five (5) years, have at least three (3) years experience in Network team management and have professional certifications in Networking
• Possess the following: technical skills in network infrastructure and service management, effective communication and interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• To plan, design, implement and manage network infrastructure per the established policies, standards and procedures.
• To carry out need assessments to define and implement network infrastructure projects.
• To formulate, implement and maintain robust network infrastructure security mechanisms.
• Monitor and fine-tune the performance of network infrastructure.
• To oversee the implementation, maintenance and support of network infrastructure.
• To identify skill requirements and implement appropriate training.
• To identify tools, services, facility requirements, and advice on procurement.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (CNIS)
   

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AC/9/188/23 – 4 POSTS
Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science; Information Systems; Electrical Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned fields plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must have: at least seven (7) years of User Support Services in a corporate environment and at least three (3) years of experience in ICT User support team management
• Possess the following: technical skills in network infrastructure and service management, good systems diagnostic and analytical skills and effective communication and good interpersonal skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• To provide leadership in development, implementation, and 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 a 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 training
• To ensure all faculties website 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

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 REF AC/9/190/23 – 1 POST
Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science; Information Systems; Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned fields plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must have: at least seven (7) years in a corporate environment and at least three (3) years of experience in team management
• Possess the following: technical skills in service management, good systems diagnostic and analytical skills and effective communication and good interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To provide leadership in developing, implementing, and enforcing ICT Policies and reviewing the User Support Policies and standards.
• To design procedures and systems for user support and maintenance activities
• Prepare budgets and procure 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 a liaison interface to the ICT Directorate resources
• Provide support to users on MIS systems and ensure availability.
• To facilitate, coordinate and carry out all ICT-related training
• Ensure all faculties website 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
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT

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REF AC/9/191/23 – 1 POST
Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science; Information Systems; Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned fields plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must have: at least five (5) years in network management in a corporate environment and at least three (3) years’ experience in team management experience.
• Possess the following: technical skills in telecommunications infrastructure and service management, good systems analytical skills, effective communication and good interpersonal skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• To plan, design, implement and manage Communications, Infrastructure and Services in line with the established policies, standards and procedures.
• To carry out a needs assessment to define and implement Communications, infrastructure and Service projects.
• To formulate, implement and maintain robust Communications, Infrastructure and Services security mechanisms.
• To monitor and fine-tune the performance of Communications, Infrastructure and Services.
• To oversee the implementation, maintenance and support of Communications, Infrastructure and Services
• To identify skill requirements and implement appropriate training.
• To identify tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (CNIS).

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REF AC/9/192/23 – 8 POSTS
Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science; Information Systems; or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned fields or equivalent qualifications plus ten (10) year’s experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must have: at least five (5) years in systems development in a corporate environment and at least three (3) years’ experience in team leadership and must evidence of implemented systems taken through the full system development lifecycle from conceptualization to implementation
• Possess the following: technical skills in Information Systems design, development and Implementation, sound systems analysis, design and diagnostic skills, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and ability to work with limited supervision

Duties and responsibilities:

• To provide leadership and management of several information systems development projects.
• To develop, review, and enforce appropriate Information Systems Policies and standards.
• To liaise with user departments in defining user requirements for information systems projects.
• To appropriately budget, allocate and organise resources and project teams for Systems development projects.
• To oversee information systems analysis, design, construction, implementation, maintenance, and support across varied platforms.
• To design and implement appropriate systems security elements.
• To monitor and evaluate development projects against established standards.
• To identify skill requirements and implement appropriate training.
• To identify tools and services requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT