Job Title: ICT Manager
Hiring Organization: Tangaza
University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/07/2024
Position
Summary:
The
overall objective of the ICT Manager is to organize and run the operations of
information and communication technology to the ICT department so as to offer
effective, professional and customer-oriented service to Tangaza University and
related stakeholders. They should have strong technical abilities and
familiarity in the latest technologies and strong coordination and leadership
abilities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing,
planning, coordinating and distributing tasks in the ICT Department.
- Planning
and implementing ICT enterprise architecture to satisfy current and future
requirements within the college.
- To
develop and implement ICT objectives, strategies and operational plans in
relation to Tangaza strategic Plan.
- Overseeing
the successful implementation of all ICT projects and ensuring that the
inherent risks are effectively managed.
- Coordinating
the design/development and implementation of computer disaster recovery
procedures to minimize on loss of data/or systems and enhanced data
protection and privacy.
- Managing
ICT and systems security in line with ICT security policies, standards
procedures and common practices.
- Ensuring
systems availability and optimum functionalities.
- Identifying
and coordinating IT user training needs for both faculty, support staff
and students and recommending appropriately.
- Provide
technical guidance and advice in the procurement of ICT hardware and
software goods and services.
- Server
installation, administration and maintenance.
- Writing
reports, documentation and operating manuals.
- Attending
management meetings and coordinating ICT functionalities with the
Academics, Administration and Finance departments.
- Communication
and feedback with ICT service providers and vendors on behalf of the
university.
- To
advise on lCT staff recruitment and develop the capacity of ICT staff to
ensure that they possess the IT skills required to successfully implement
Tangaza ICT strategy.
Qualification
and Experience
- MSc.
In an ICT related field from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s
Degree in ICT, Business IT or a related discipline from a recognized
University
- Demonstrate
expertise and experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP
system.
- Demonstrate
expertise and experience in Unix/Linux systems administration
- Professional
ICT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE),
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent and other
recognized qualifications
- Demonstrate
experience in the management, control and support of ICT services and a
track record in developing ICT solutions;
- A
minimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3)
years in a supervisory role.
- Proficient
in CSS/HTML, XML, WordPress, JavaScript, SQL, and MySQL Databases.
- Member
of an ICT professional body
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Detail
– oriented and highly creative with outstanding organizational skills.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding
of global trend in ICT with wide knowledge in driving IT enabled change.
- Have
strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Possess
good interpersonal skills and high level of integrity and ethics
How To
Apply
Applicants
should enclose a Letter of Introduction, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant
certification and three (3) reference letters from recognized persons /
institutions by 15th May, 2024 indicating your daytime contacts to:
The Human Resource and Administration
Manager
Tangaza University
College
P.O. BOX 15055-00509
NAIROBI
E-mail to vacancies@tangaza.ac.ke
