Senior ICT Planning & Development Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Vision
To be a world class University of Technological processes and development.
Mission
To nurture talent through research, innovation, consultancy, community outreach, entrepreneurship, imparting knowledge and skills to meet the needs of society.
Core Values
Innovation: Embrace creativity and originality in all areas of operation
Excellence: Commit to excellence and quality service
Integrity: Commit to transparency, accountability, honesty and justice
Professionalism: Demonstrate reliability, fair play and meritocracy
Team Spirit: Maintain synergy through cooperative effort
Patriotism: Demonstrate loyalty that inspires public service delivery

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for appointment: -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 institutionEngineering 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.Method of ApplicationVacancy 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 

RESPONSIBILITIES

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; andDevelopment and maintenance of the University’s intranet.Supervision of the installation, commissioning and implementation of ERPPerforming any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

IT support, IT equipment installation and configuration, Troubleshooting, System and network security

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education