WebMaster Job in Kenya

Inoorero University wishes to recruit mature, committed and self driven individual for the following position: 

Web Master

Overall Purpose of the Position

In charge of the security for all the on-line services including but not limited to; website, web mail, learning portal, remote servers Cpanel etc.

The webmaster shall therefore be the chief custodian of all the super user accounts for all the on-line services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The webmaster shall be in charge of all hosting of IU's online services in IU and in the remote Locations
  • In charge of all IU Domains and sub domains
  • In charge of All backups of on-line data & services.
  • Coordinate the inputting of regular content from a range of sources in liaison with Business Development Department within the approved procedures (The B.D must approve all uploaded content).
  • Ensuring appropriate design and update of all IU websites as per the university requirement
  • Ensuring day-to-day maintenance of the university’s website
  • Working with the computing staff or external consultants in implementing web systems and designs
  • Providing service across the university to ensure that the website accurately reflects and supports the activities of the external and internal University community
  • The lead trainer of all on-line related services (Moodle, Google apps etc)
  • Provide other related system development projects especially related to web based systems.
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Technical Competencies
  • Must be excellent in Linux/Unix systems (All our on-line services run on Open source. SSH and scripting will be a key requirement for maintaining remote servers.
  • Excellent in PHP and Java programming. Other languages shall be an added advantage
  • Excellent in  MySQL /Postgrel and SQL Databases. Oracle shall be an added advantage
  • Must have developed at-least a website or a LMS (a live and working project
  • Must have supported at-least one of the following  Linux/Unix services; LDAP, Samba, Radius, DHCP, Apache, Cpanel and  Bind9

Educational Qualifications:
  • Degree in IT or relevant field
  • Working Experience:
  • At least three years in work experience in the same position
  • University Virtual campus work experience is a distinct advantage.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your application letter and CV to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 4th October 2013.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


IU is an equal opportunity employer.