ICT Officer II – Grade Ad 8 [System/Programme Developer]
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Job ID 3829
Job Description
ICT Officer II – Grade Ad 8 [System/Programme Developer]
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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
Qualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned: –
- Five [5] hard copies of application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications; professional experience; membership to professional associations; and names; telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.
- In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke
- As applicable, referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the reference for the post applied [For Example: “…FLEET DRIVER I – GRADE AD 4 REF. NUMBER: LU/AD/1/05/01/EA/TRANSPORT/2026…”] at the Top Left-Hand Side of the sealed envelope.
The Registrar, Administration & Human Capital
Laikipia University
P. O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu, KENYA
EMAIL: recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke
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.
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