ICT Officer- Networking Job Laikipia University

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Key Responsibilities

This Officer is expected to: –

• Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful system and software development;
• Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security;
• Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution;
• Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability;
• Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department;
• Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software;
• Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems;
• Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance;
• Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design;
• Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications;
• Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software;
• Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems;
• Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures;
• Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure to promote quality teaching and learning; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: –

• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field;
• Registration with a relevant professional body; and
• Experience: Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector

NOTE:

• For more information on the specifications/requirements of the above various positions, please visit Laikipia University website at: www.laikipia.ac.ke;
• Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Directorate of Criminal Investigation(DCI); Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and the Commission for
• University Education (CUE) on Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions (As applicable);
• In line with the applicable laws, those shortlisted for the interview will be required to fill the Laikipia University Consent Form for purposes of initiating the Background Checks being part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Submit FIVE [5] Hard Copies of the application to the undersigned:

Registrar Administration & Human Capital,
Laikipia University
P.O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu – KENYA

Email: recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a Running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the whole package of application specified in Part One [1] under
HOW TO APPLY in the Detailed Avert running on the University Website, to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

Applications received after TUESDAY, 9TH JUNE, 2026 will NOT be accepted and/or processed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.