ICT Director
Full time @Kisii University posted 6 days ago in IT/Telcom Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 5253
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 4 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education/Training
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Qualifications Master’s Degree/PhD
Job Description
- Advert Number KSU/AD/APF/ICT/02/09/25
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Position ICT Director
- Experience Level Four (4) years’ working experience as Deputy ICT Director
- Closing Date Sep 23 2025
- Department ICT
- Number of Vacancies1
- Job Group Grade 15
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Finance)Â
Duties and Responsibilities: ICT Director
An officer in this level is responsible for:
- Provide leadership in the ICT Directorate.
- Preparing, overseeing, implementing and reviewing the University Information and Communication Technology policy and align it with the University Strategic Plan.
- Integrating the use of Information and Communication Technology in teaching, learning and research.
- Ensuring the University Information and Communication Technology resources are aligning to its stated strategic aspirations.
- Overseeing development and support of major Information and Communication Technology systems and functions.
- Developing and reviewing practice to ensure management and application of University Information and Communication Technology resources is efficient and effective.
- Assessing and advising the University Management Board and the Senate on any proposed changes to the current Information and Communication Technology and practices.
- Considering and recommending Information and Communication Technology budget and the allocation of Information and Communication Technology resources among users.
- Facilitating implementation of Information and Communication Technology projects.
- Ensuring regular update of the University website, and ensure that the content is relevant.
- Ensure automation of university processes and ensure data security
- Ensuring Information and Communication Technology investment priorities are effectively aligned with the University strategic plan.
- Designing and implementing Information and Communication Technology business continuity and disaster recovery plan for the University.
- Addressing any other Information and Communication Technology strategic and policy matters as may be referred to it by the University Management Board and the Senate.
- Ensuring conformance to the requirements of management systems in the Department in conformance to ISO certification standards and aligning processes to ensure they deliver the intended outputs of the management system.
- Responsible for all staff matters in Directorate.
- Secretary to the University ICT Committee.
- Any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time.Â
Academic/ Professional Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or its equivalent from a recognized institution.Â
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication and Technology, Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.Â
- Four (4) years’ working experience as Deputy ICT DirectorÂ
- Be a member of relevant professional organization.Â
- Relevant Certifications.Application Procedure
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Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.
A cover letter and copies of certificates and testimonials should be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Kisii University
- O. BOX 408 – 40200
KISII
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 23rd September, 2025.
For details related to job specification and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
*Kisii University is an Equal Opportunity employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. *Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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