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Ict Officer Ii- Grade Ad 8 [System Networking]

Laikipia University

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS:**

For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: -

  • A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field;

  • Registration with a relevant professional body; and

  • Experience: Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector

Method of Application**

Qualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned: -

  • Five [5] hard copies of application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications; professional experience; membership to professional associations; and names; telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.

  • In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to the email provided.

  • As applicable, referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the reference for the post applied [For Example: "…FLEET DRIVER I - GRADE AD 4 REF. NUMBER: LU/AD/1/05/01/EA/TRANSPORT/2026…"] at the Top Left-Hand Side of the sealed envelope.

  • Monitor and evaluate ICT network programs in line with the applicable ICT policies to ensure areas of risk are identified and addressed adequately;

  • Manage ICT network projects to completion through regular supervision to ensure they are undertaken as per the required standards;

  • Prepare and present monthly and annual ICT network reports to the principal ICT officer in line with the University policies to facilitate information sharing and progress update;

  • Participate in formulation ICT network policies in consultation with other officers to ensure all procedures are followed and adhered to by all stakeholders;

  • Install, configure and support an organization's local area network [LAN], wide area network [WAN], Internet devices, systems or a segment of a network system in collaboration with other officers to ensure availability of smooth network services;

  • Implement disaster recovery plans through backup management to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department;

  • Troubleshoot networks and information security risks for the department by use of special network monitoring tools to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security;

  • Participate in procurement of ICT network and equipment in collaboration with other officers to ensure the institution acquires the right equipment;

  • Participate in the support of users on ICT networks through provision of specialized services to ensure simplicity in consumption of the services;

  • Participate in the management, upgrade, monitoring and maintenance of network devices by keeping an inventory to ensure availability of network services; and

  • Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.