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The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April 1929 by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites’ only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February 1959. Mr. Bullen sold it to Minis...

Responsibilities or duties

Reports to: The Director ICT.

This Officer is expected to: -

• Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful system and software development;
• Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security;
• Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution;
• Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability;
• Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department;
• Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software;
• Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems;
• Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance;
• Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design;
• Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications;
• Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software;
• Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems;
• Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures;
• Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure to promote quality teaching and learning; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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 needed

• 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.

• Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful system and software development;
• Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security;
• Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution;
• Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability;
• Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department;
• Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software;
• Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems;
• Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance;
• Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design;
• Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications;
• Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software;
• Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems;
• Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures;
• Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure to promote quality teaching and learning; 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;