Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.

Responsibilities or duties

Serve as the principal technical advisor to the Director, eCampus; Oversee management and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital platforms; Provide expert management of Moodle’s architecture, Moodle plugins, backups, and Security; Supervise and coordinate the work of all technical staff at the eCampus; Lead innovation in digital infrastructure to support online teaching and learning; Ensure timely technical support to staff and students using eCampus services; and Prepare reports and strategic plans for technology deployment in line with University.

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

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or related field; At least Five (5) years of relevant experience in ICT systems management, preferably in an Academic setting; Demonstrated expertise in managing online learning platforms and ICT teams; Professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISCO, or equivalent) will be an added advantage; Proficiency in Moodle's architecture, PHP, HTML, CSS, and SQL, and practical; and Experience with Moodle plugins, backups, and security

Experience needed

At least Five (5) years of relevant experience in ICT systems management, preferably in an Academic setting.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

• Serve as the principal technical advisor to the Director, eCampus;
• Oversee management and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital platforms;
• Provide expert management of Moodle’s architecture, Moodle plugins, backups, and Security;
• Supervise and coordinate the work of all technical staff at the eCampus;
• Lead innovation in digital infrastructure to support online teaching and learning;
• Ensure timely technical support to staff and students using eCampus services;
• Prepare reports and strategic plans for technology deployment in line with University.

• Moodle's architecture
• PHP
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL
• Moodle plugins
• Moodle backups
• Moodle security
• ICT systems management
• Online learning platforms management
• ICT teams supervision

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or related field;
• At least Five (5) years of relevant experience in ICT systems management, preferably in an Academic setting;
• Demonstrated expertise in managing online learning platforms and ICT teams;
• Professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISCO, or equivalent) will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in Moodle's architecture, PHP, HTML, CSS, and SQL, and practical; and
• Experience with Moodle plugins, backups, and security