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ICT Officer II- Grade Ad 8 [System Networking]

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

3 years

Location

Nakuru

Job Field

ICT / Computer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to: The Director ICT.

This Officer is expected to: -

• 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.

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

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NOTE:

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be required to obtain clearance from the: -

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Commission for University Education (CUE) on Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions (As applicable);
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapter six [6] of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• Duly fill in (complete)the Laikipia University Consent Form for purposes of initiating the Background Checks being part of the recruitment process in line with the applicable employment laws and policies.

Applications received after TUESDAY, 9TH JUNE, 2026 will NOT be accepted and/or processed;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• 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.

• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field;
• Registration with a relevant professional body;
• Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector