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Deputy Director, ICT Services at Maseno University
Maseno University
September 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
MSU/ADM/ICT/01/26
Requirements for Appointment:
A Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology,
Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
At least Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience in ICT services, Five (5) of which must have served at the level of Systems Administrator/Senior Systems Administrator in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
Must be a member of a recognizable professional body;
Certifiable evidence of training on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating the development, implementation and review of the University's ICT Policies, strategies, regulations, standards and procedures;
Advising management on institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures;
Facilitating the development of framework to standardize digitation of University's records and procedures;
Overseeing service providers in the development and implementation of the appropriate ICT infrastructure;
Promoting the digital infrastructure of the University in the provision of its services;
Streamlining operational processes in the University through the implementation of digital solutions;
Overseeing the designing and measures and strategies to safeguard and protect the University's data, information and systems;
Facilitating capacity building of the staff of the University in ICT matters;
Consolidating the University's operating systems through adoption of cost effective technology solutions;
Overseeing the development and maintenance of effective communication systems in the University;
Facilitating development and maintenance of the University's website and other customers facing systems;
Overseeing the development, implementation and review of ICT business disaster recovery strategy;
Spearheading the design and implementation of security systems, to secure the University's ICT assets and systems;
Overseeing the preparation of ICT status reports;
Spearheading development and implementation of the Directorate strategic plans, budgets and performance contract;
Ensuring compliance with good governance; and
Mentoring and coaching ICT staff.
Requirements for Appointment:
A Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology,
Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
At least Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience in ICT services, Five (5) of which must have served at the level of Systems Administrator/Senior Systems Administrator in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
Must be a member of a recognizable professional body;
Certifiable evidence of training on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating the development, implementation and review of the University's ICT Policies, strategies, regulations, standards and procedures;
Advising management on institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures;
Facilitating the development of framework to standardize digitation of University's records and procedures;
Overseeing service providers in the development and implementation of the appropriate ICT infrastructure;
Promoting the digital infrastructure of the University in the provision of its services;
Streamlining operational processes in the University through the implementation of digital solutions;
Overseeing the designing and measures and strategies to safeguard and protect the University's data, information and systems;
Facilitating capacity building of the staff of the University in ICT matters;
Consolidating the University's operating systems through adoption of cost effective technology solutions;
Overseeing the development and maintenance of effective communication systems in the University;
Facilitating development and maintenance of the University's website and other customers facing systems;
Overseeing the development, implementation and review of ICT business disaster recovery strategy;
Spearheading the design and implementation of security systems, to secure the University's ICT assets and systems;
Overseeing the preparation of ICT status reports;
Spearheading development and implementation of the Directorate strategic plans, budgets and performance contract;
Ensuring compliance with good governance; and
Mentoring and coaching ICT staff.