Senior Assistant Information Communications Technology Officer at Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

Job Purpose

KUCCPS is seeking to recruit competent and self-driven individuals with an innate dynamism for the positions described below. The successful candidates to fill the positions will join a high-performing team and should be not only strategic thinkers but also objective, innovative, and analytical. In addition, the should be individuals of integrity and emotionally intelligent with effective leadership, interpersonal, communication and organization skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up to date equipment register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, email server and User applications;
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Updating and maintaining the Placement Service’s website; and
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Minimum Job Qualification

Minimum Requirements For appointment to this grade an officer must:

• Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Have a professional certification N+, A+ or any other equivalent qualifications; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work in work performance and results. Or (As a management trainee) 1. Bachelor’s Degree; and 2. Proficiency in computer applications