Senior ICT Officer Job Commission for University Education

Job Purpose / Executive Summary

The Information and Communication Technology Officers will be responsible for the management of information and telecommunications systems through development and maintenance of ICT systems to ensure that the Commission leverages in technology for efficient and effective delivery of services.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation of departmental strategies on ICT infrastructure to align with the corporate strategy;
• Manages implementation of corporate ICT disaster recovery and business continuity strategies;
• Directs development of ICT system controls and access management, including monitoring, control and evaluation of system use to promote system safety and security;
• Controls development and implementation of hardware and software standards for networks, servers, databases, and ICT services;
• Plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the development and implementation of systems and project activities;
• Manages effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and administration of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure;
• Undertakes periodic review of ICT systems projects and procedures and recommends improvements; and
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Persons Specification

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology/Business Information Technology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered by a relevant professional body/ society where applicable;
• Relevant ICT certification from recognized certification bodies;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Key competencies and skills

• Communication, reporting and presentation skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Research skills;
• organizational skills;
• team player;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Network Administration skills; and
• System Administration skills.

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Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.

All applications to reach the Commission on or before 3rd February, 2025 at 5.00 p. East Africa time.
The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)