Director, Information Communication Technology (ICT)- SEKU Grade 3 (Formerly Grade 15) at South Eastern Kenya University

Job Description

Welcome to the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). The University is a fully fledged University and is the successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO) which was a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. The University has undergone tremendous growth since inception in . The current student population stands at around 6, students. We pride ourselves in having highly qualified teaching staff consisting of Professors and lecturers most of whom have a Ph. D and vast experience in both teaching and research. This ensures that our students are well equipped with knowledge in their areas of study that makes them stand out from the rest. Our focus is producing all round graduates able to contribute to the development of this country. The University is a premier institution of higher learning in the region offering various certificate, diploma and degree programmes. SEKU envisions becoming a World Class University with quality teaching, creative learning, innovative research and strong community outreach. I wish to take this opportunity to invite potential students to study at South Eastern Kenya University.

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Job Purpose

The Director is responsible for advising, developing, and implementing ICT policies, strategies, infrastructure, and applications systems that drive innovation and support SEKU to effectively carry out its Mandate.

Duties and 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; 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; 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; Spearheading implementation of Quality Management System (ISO) procedures; 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 as well as Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) standards; 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; Scrutinizing the environment to identify, diagnose and mitigate information security threats; 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 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; and Overseeing the preparation and submission of periodic board and management reports for the directorate.

Requirements for appointment.

Be a holder of Masters 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 an accredited and recognized university; Be a holder of Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized university; Have at least fifteen years of cumulative relevant work experience, four of which must be at management level. Have Management course lasting not less than four weeks cumulatively. Have IT Management or Information Security and at least four 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; Member of Computer Society of Kenya or an equivalent Body; Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

TERMS: FIVE -YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT