Vacancies at University of Nairobi

ADVERT REF AC/9/183/23 – 1 POST
Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience, three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have the following: at least five (5) years of experience in undertaking ICT consultancies, at least (10) years of ICT technical experience and at least 3 years managerial experience
• Possess the following: a good track record for research, innovation and development managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, technical skills in Information Systems at bachelors level, good communication skills and ability to provide leadership in the fields of Information Systems and Research & Development
• Must be a person of high integrity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To create a framework for identifying R&D projects and innovations that are amenable for further development and production to meet the needs of the University
• To identify and assemble teams to work on various R&D projects
• To source funding from within and outside the University to address the financial requirements of the various projects
• To nurture and develop industry-ICT Centre linkages and collaborations on various projects and research areas
• To identify and handle consultancy projects
• To liaise with other departments of the University to create synergy and stronger teams to address multidisciplinary R&D projects where ICT can be of benefit.
• To develop and enforce quality control mechanisms for product development and projects implementation in the ICT Centre, including software and networks
• To develop patents from our ICT innovations and products as well as ensure Intellectual Property protection of ICT research and innovations
• To assist the University in enforcing IP protection and copyrights by using ICT
• To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
• To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the workplace for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT 

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AC/9/184/23 – 2 POSTS
Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have the following: at least ten (10) years of technical experience and at least ten (10) years of managerial experience
• Possess the following: managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, technical skills in Information Systems at Bachelor’s Degree level, good communication skills, a good track record of problem-solving and sound diagnostic ability and ability to provide leadership in the fields of Information Systems and Research & Development
• Must be a person of high integrity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out strategic information systems planning in line with the University's Corporate Planning.
• To provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University Information Systems.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of Information Systems and human resource development.
• To provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.
• To develop, implement and enforce information systems policies, standards and quality assurance.
• To liaise with the broader University Management in the realisation of the University strategic plans for Information Systems.
• To liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Information Systems.
• To provide Information Services to user departments by Service Level Agreements
• To monitor and evaluate information services, Management Information Systems projects and personnel in the Management Information Services section.
• To develop, implement and enforce necessary data and systems security measures.
• To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
• To assist in enforcing punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at work place for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT

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REF AC/9/185/23 – 1 POST
Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have: at least ten (10) years of technical experience and at least ten (10) years of managerial experience
• Possess the following: managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, technical skills in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or Computer, Network or equivalent at Masters Degree Level and good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a person of high integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out strategic planning for Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services in line with the University Corporate Planning.
• To provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of Data Center & network infrastructure Services human resource development.
• To provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.
• To develop, implement and enforce Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services policies, standards and quality assurance.
• To provide Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services to user departments in accordance with Service Level Agreements
• To liaise with the wider University Management in the realization of the University strategic plans for Communication & Networks Infrastructure and Services.
• To liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services.
• To monitor and evaluate Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services, related projects and personnel in the Communication Services and Networks department.
• To develop, implement and enforce necessary Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services security measures
• To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
• To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the work place for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT

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ADVERT REF AC/9/186/23 – 1 POST
Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have the following: at least ten (10) years of technical experience and at least ten (10) years of managerial experience
• Possess the following: managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, good communication skills, technical skills in skills in Information Systems at Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, good track record for problem solving and sound diagnostic and ability provide leadership in the fields of information systems and Research & Development
• Must be a person of high integrity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out strategic information systems planning in line with the University's Corporate Planning.
• To provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University Information Systems.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of Information Systems human resource development.
• To provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.
• To develop, implement and enforce information systems policies, standards and quality assurance.
• To liaise with the wider University Management in the realization of the University strategic plans for Information Systems.
• To liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Information Systems.
• To provide Information Services to user departments in accordance with Service Level Agreements
• To monitor and evaluate information services, Management Information Systems projects and personnel in the Management Information Services section.
• To develop, implement and enforce necessary data and systems security measures.
• To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
• To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the work place for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT