The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.

REF AC/9/191/23 – 1 POST

Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science; Information Systems; Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned fields plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must have: at least five (5) years in network management in a corporate environment and at least three (3) years’ experience in team management experience.
• Possess the following: technical skills in telecommunications infrastructure and service management, good systems analytical skills, effective communication and good interpersonal skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• To plan, design, implement and manage Communications, Infrastructure and Services in line with the established policies, standards and procedures.
• To carry out a needs assessment to define and implement Communications, infrastructure and Service projects.
• To formulate, implement and maintain robust Communications, Infrastructure and Services security mechanisms.
• To monitor and fine-tune the performance of Communications, Infrastructure and Services.
• To oversee the implementation, maintenance and support of Communications, Infrastructure and Services
• To identify skill requirements and implement appropriate training.
• To identify tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (CNIS).