Principal ICT Officer Job NDU-K

Principal ICT Officer Job

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Responsibilities

• Coordinating ICT policies, strategies, regulations, standards and procedures;
• Providing support in the development of framework and formats to tandardize digitization of University’s records and procedures;
• Ensuring security of the University’s data and information;
• Implementing flexible information technology strategies for facilitation of deployment and scaling of the services of the University;
• Designing, developing and implementing cost-effective technology solutions;
• Developing and implementing LANS and WAN and ensuring ninterrupted connectivity to University’s systems and online resources;
• Providing support in the development of communication systems in the University, including, email, voice and data networks;
• Supervise the updating and maintaining the University’s website and ther customer facing systems;
• Designing, developing and implementing of ICT business disaster recovery strategy;
• Coordinating digital filming;
• Designing, developing and implementing digital solutions, such as automation tools, cloud services, and data analytics;
• Implementing security systems to secure the University’s ICT Assets and systems, (Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV, Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) etc.)
• Coordinating technical support services, guidance and training to omputer users on University’s ICT systems; and
• Keeping up to update with emerging information communication technological trends.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior ICT Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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How to Apply

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;

• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials;

Clearances from the following bodies: (i) Kenya Revenue Authority; (ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; (iii) Higher Education Loans Board; (iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus; (v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate); (e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and (f) Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Applications should be submitted either as hard copy(manual) or electronic (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts. (i) The Hard Copy applications should be clearly Addressed to as;

​​​​ Name and Number” National Defence University-Kenya and delivered to:Application for Advert

THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)
NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA
P.O BOX 3812-20100
NAKURU

• Online applications should be submitted via e-mail to:Recruitment2025@ndu.ac.ke with the advert name and number on the subject line.
• Detailed job Specifications can be found at www.ndu.ac.ke.

All applications should reach the National Defence University-Kenya on or before 25th June 2025 latest 5.00pm (East Africa Time).