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• Formulate the development and review of
  the University’s ICT policy, guidelines, regulations and rules.
• Oversee operational and strategic planning
  for the University’s ICT processes, systems and procedures.
• Manage and provide oversight for the
  implementation of an ICT security strategy and disaster recovery plan.
• Manage the implementation of all ICT
  projects within the University.
• The incumbent will also ensure the
  development, implementation and maintenance of all policies related to ICT
  services including procurement, distribution and asset management.
• Manage the implementation and maintenance
  of technology infrastructure in line with the University’s Master Plan.
• Create opportunities for applied research
  with a strategic focus for in-house staff development and career growth.
• Develop and manage planning and budgeting
  for the University’s ICT equipment and services to ensure optimal
  utilization of resources.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the
  quality and cost efficiency of the ICT services including service level
  agreements.
• Direct and supervise all staff to ensure
  that they fulfill their mandates in the ICT Directorate.
• Manage the Secretariat to the ICT
  Implementation Committee.
• Build and maintain linkages and
  collaborations with other institutions and ICT industry players in order
  to foster business development.
• Lead the development of Business Plans for
  DICTS and provide technical guidance on business development activities.
• Develop in liaison with the Directorate
  Human Resource a formalized training program for technical support staff
  and all users with the aim of raising skills, standards and awareness in
  the use of ICT applications.
• Work in liaison with the Directorate of
  Planning and Development to attract donors and funding agencies to
  mobilize resources for ICT activities.
• Perform any other related assignments as
  may be assigned from time to time by the Deputy Vice Chancellor.

• The applicant must hold a Masters in ICT
  in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
  and Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant working
  experience. A PhD in an ICT related field will be an added advantage.
• Show genuine passion about the vision and
  successfully instills in others to align the organization with the changed
  vision
• Ability to direct the University towards
  achieving its overall objectives.
• Demonstrates ability to monitor and take
  corrective action to ensure adherence to organizational values, norms and
  principles.
• Work closely with other members of the
  Directorate and the University.
• Sets up new procedures and establishes a
  system for measuring and monitoring compliance.
• Communicates and reinforces standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication
  skills
• Seeks out opportunities to address complex
  and /or ambiguous situations in which to apply current knowledge as a
  means of updating and expanding expertise.
• Uses the network to identify
  opportunities, gather information and seek input to problems with a view
  to sustaining University Service excellence.
• Ability to assess, model and integrate
  appropriate hardware and software
• Demonstrates organizational skills to
  priorities tasks and is able to explain technical issues clearly.
• Understands and promotes ethical and legal
  use of technology
• Uses technology to increase productivity
  in educational functions and business processes
• Demonstrates understanding of emerging
  technologies.
• Demonstrates management skills of ICT
  related projects and systems.
• Understands the current trends of ICTs in
  terms of software, platforms and developing World of special needs.
• Ability to identify clear expenditure
  priorities, funding, monitor and evaluate budget performance and cause
  remedial action.
• Has practical skills and knowledge of
  working the developments of applications that automate and integrate all
  university business process such as Online Admissions, Online Payments,
  Online Registrations, Results Management Systems, e-Learning Platform,
  Human Resource Management System, Library Management, ID Processing,
  Students Records and Identification Systems, Inventory Management System,
  Mobile Applications, Medical Management Systems, Financial Management
  Systems and so on
• Large Scale IT based Project Management
  for Education
• ICT Research and Innovation Capacity
  Development
• Design of processes for the appropriate
  use of ICT equipment, facilities, and materials for University Activities
• Practical Knowledge and skills of
  conducting tests and inspections of ICT products, services, or processes
  to evaluate quality or performance
• Practical Knowledge and skills of
  determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions,
  operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Age: Between 40-55 Years

• A detailed and an Up-to-date Curriculum
  Vitae.
• Recent and original copies of their
  passport size photographs attached to the application;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts,
  certificates, and professional qualifications.
• Copies of the National Identity Card or
  copies of relevant pages of the passport indicating the applicant’s date
  of birth.
• Names and addresses of three referees who
  should be advised to send reference letters direct to the Director Human
  Resources under confidential cover.

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