Director, ICT Job SEKU

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/01/02/2026

Responsibilities

• Spearheading formulation and implementation of ICT policies, strategies and systems;
• Spearheading management of ICT risk management in line with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework;
• Directing the safe custody, access, and security of the Information Asset
• Spearheading the development, tracking and control ICT annual operating and capital budget;
• Spearheading the development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications;
• Overseeing acquisition, installation and maintenance of ICT hardware, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) and infrastructure systems ;
• Providing leadership in technological innovations, analysis, Big Data analytics and re-engineering of business processes;
• Identifying and developing the capability to use new tools, reshaping the enterprise’s physical infrastructure and network access;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of a working disaster recovery site and ICT business continuity plan in line with the SEKU Business Continuity Management Framework;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the ICT Governance Framework;
• Ensuring accountability for the provision of all ICT infrastructure systems & support services; servers, local area network (LAN), telecommunications, remote access & Desktop support;
• Ensuring that there is an effective and up to date Disaster Recovery Plan for ICT services;
• Spearheading implementation of Quality Management System (ISO) procedures;
• Overseeing the security of the ICT applications and infrastructure;
• Spearheading technical knowledge transfer among directorate staff;
• Ensuring that SEKU meets legal and contractual obligations relating to ICT resources, systems, services and usage, complying with regulatory requirements such as Data Protection Act of 2019 as well as Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) standards;
• Ensuring the existing equipment and business applications are leveraged and optimized;
• Overseeing development of work plans for the directorate for approval;
• Overseeing the design, establishment, and maintenance of a high availability network infrastructure for local and wide area connectivity and remote access;
• Actively engaging Heads of Departments to ensure configuration and change management initiatives;
• Assigning work, monitor and review performance of directorate staff;
• Spearheading delivery of ICT objectives and overseeing ICT staff development by establishing a clear career path through coaching and mentoring within an optimal ICT structure;
• Collaborating with business units towards anticipating market business trends and navigating the Organization around developing new technologies and innovations;
• Interpreting vendor contracts and ensuring continuous delivery of ICT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and service providers;
• Scrutinizing the environment to identify, diagnose and mitigate information security threats;
• Liaising with senior management to create a vision and development plan for ICT that supports SEKU’s initiatives and priorities;
• Continuously reviewing ICT Infrastructure, making capacity recommendations for the improvement capacity of local ICT Systems in support of ongoing business operations & future requirements;
• Ensuring that work and projects are delivered within agreed budgets;
• Ensuring maintenance of accurate asset registers of physical and digital ICT assets
• Ensuring proper management of mission critical corporate applications;
• Leading vendor contract negotiations for maintenance of existing ICT related equipment, all new ICT equipment and software purchased for the Institution;
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of ICT resources within the Institution;
• Ensuring continuous delivery of ICT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and service providers;
• Driving the execution of the approved directorate work plans and budgets;
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of periodic board and management reports for the directorate; and
• Participating in various committees in the institution to realize corporate objectives.

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 Requirements for Appointment

• Be a holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have at least fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be at senior management level.
• Have Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively.
• Have IT Management or Information Security and at least four (4) of the following Professional certifications ( CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC CompTIA Project+, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, CISSP, COBIT, CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) )) or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Project Management Certificate such as Prince2, PMP, Sure Step or equivalent qualification;
• Proficiency in Programming, Database querying and Data Analytic skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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How to Apply

All applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:

Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.
Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.

A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke latest by Tuesday, 24th March, 2026. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR AND REF: ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.

All applications should be sent to the above address latest by Tuesday, 24th March, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.