Senior ICT Officer II

The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK), formerly Co-operative College of Kenya, was established through the Co-operative University College of Kenya Order, Legal Notice No. 161 of 4th November 2011 as a Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The University College aims at becoming a leading center of excellence for a globally competitive cooperative sector.

CUCK is 9001:2008 ISO Certified and has established Campuses in Nairobi CBD, Meru, Mombasa with the main Campus located approximately 20 km from Nairobi City Centre in the serenity of Karen suburbs, a very conducive environment for serious academic engagement and learning. The University College offers academic programmes at the diploma, and graduate degree levels.

CUCK seeks to recruit suitable  a candidate to fill in the following vacant position in the

University College.

Senior ICT Officer II - Grade 12 (NT/SIOII/1/13)

Applicants for this position must:

 Have a masters degree either in Computer Science, ICT policy and regulation, Information systems, Information Technology or any other related field. Those with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, with six (6) years of experience in a University or busy ICT environment will also be considered.

The applicant must also have:

 An understanding of systems development lifecycle

 A strategic mindset with ability to undertake and monitor long term planning

 Proven competence in the formulation and implementation of ICT strategies and polices

 Organizational skills including possessing solid project management skills

 Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills

 Advanced decision making and problem solving skills

 Business acumen, knowledge, professionalism and integrity

 Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines

 Ability to implement Enterprise wide Systems.

 Extensive experience in hardware and software support and management

 Experience in data centre management

How to Apply

Applicants SHOULD:

(i) Download and fill in the JOBAPPL ICA NT’ S S UMMARY FORM from the University College website, www.cooperative.ac.ke and submit it via email to coopcoll@cooperative.ac.ke

(ii) Submit THREE (3) COPIES of the letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be the present or previous employer

(iii) Indicate clearly the position and the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Principal

Co-operative University College of Kenya

P. O. Box 24814-00502

Karen-Kenya

So as to be received on or before 8th February, 2013

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

For details on the requirements for each of the position advertised and to download the Job applicant’s summary form, please visit the University College website on the following web address:www.cooperative.ac.ke

CUCK is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified