Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s. In 1950, the School was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering diploma programmes.

Director ICT Grade 15 (1 Post) – EU/AFP/2024 – 1009

The overall responsibility of the ICT Director is to organize and run the operations of information and communication technology to the ICT department so as to offer effective, professional and customer-oriented service to the University and related stakeholders. Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

• Must have a Master’s degree in ICT or related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have professional ICT qualifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent.
• Must have at least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, of which five (5) must be at senior level.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In Charge of the ICT department
• To develop and implement ICT objectives, strategies and operational plans in tandem with the University Strategic Plan.
• Overseeing the successful implementation of all ICT projects and ensuring that the inherent risks are effectively managed.
• Coordinating the design/development and implementation of computer disaster recovery procedures to minimize on loss of data/or systems and enhanced data protection and privacy
• Formulating, implementing coordinating, monitoring and evaluating of ICT Policies, strategies and programmes in the organization.
• Ensure timely implementation of ICT standards in line with the needs of the University
• Managing ICT and systems security in line with ICT security policies, standards procedures and common practices.
• Ensuring systems availability, optimum functionalities in the University.
• Ensuring timely implementation and effective maintenance of ICT systems in the University
• Identifying and coordinating IT user training needs for both faculty, support staff and students and advice the University Management accordingly.
• Provide technical guidance and advice in the procurement of ICT hardware and software goods and services.
• Server installation, administration and maintenance.
• Updating and preparing operating manuals.
• Keep abreast with new and emerging issues in ICT and advice the University Management accordingly.
• Prepare ICT quarterly status reports and ensure professional standards are observed
• Communication and feedback with ICT service providers and vendors on behalf of the university.
• Oversee staff matters in the department
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.