Senior ICT Planning & Development Officer Job Garissa University College

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ADVERT NO: GaU/HR/EA/1/26: SENIOR ICT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GaU GRADE 13 – ONE (1) POSITION

Job Description

• Developing, implementing and maintaining of systems;
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and programmer specifications in liaison with users;
• Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
• Supervising and compiling overall systems documentation;
• Supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment, solutions and associated peripherals;
• Recommending and supervising Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Administering and maintaining web-based systems and database server’s configuration;
• Documenting network configurations and passwords of critical systems;
• Maintain Systems security and Databases;
• Enforcing implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
• Assist in ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting;
• Management of outsourced ICT services and service providers; and
• Development and maintenance of the University’s intranet.
• Supervision of the installation, commissioning and implementation of ERP
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Masters degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electrical & Electronic Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Eight (8) years work experience in a relevant field, three (3) of which should be in a university set up.
• At least any one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstratable cyber security skills.
• Experience and knowledge of ERP system, specifically Microsoft Navision Dynamics and Student Management information systems (SMIS).
• Advance knowledge and experience in deployment of e-learning technologies to support blended and remote learning.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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How to Apply

Vacancy details are available on the Garissa University website at www.gau.ac.ke. Interested applicants are required to complete the “Application for Employment” form (Form FM–HR–009) and provide full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, telephone number, and e-mail address. Applicants should attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials. The application must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the Position of __” and mailed or delivered to:

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
GARISSA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA
Or can be emailed to:
recruitment@gau.ac.ke

Applications should be received at the office of the Vice Chancellor not later than 20th March 2026 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.