For Appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
At least six (6) years relevant experience;
Professional Certification in ICT; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Job Description

Rongo University is ISO 9001:2015 Certified
The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
Plan for all Web Development services and content required in collaboration with other
Units and unit heads and thus contribute to its overall strategic planning;
Coordinate the implementation of ICT Systems/ Web Applications services component of University Strategic Plan within its vision, mission and culture and other national and international frameworks;
Develop application and service strategies and service level agreements, test and deploy plans regularly, in collaboration with business units’ heads, and other key stakeholders in the University;
Perform end to end web-applications development lifecycle projects and activities including development, testing, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems;
Perform tuning, balancing, improvement, automation and usability of the existing web systems, software and applications;
Works with various departments and strategic management department business analysts to identify content requirement for publishing;
Undertake web-application problem analysis and resolution for application problems in conjunction with the users;
Keep abreast with the latest web standards and development technologies and methodologies and advise University appropriately;
Contribute regularly to discussion regarding internal process and system improvements in order to ensure maximum efficiency across the University;
Ensure that the Website has information and resources required to offer effective communication;
Provide guidance and support for web users to ensure that the website is maintained to the highest possible standard with maximum levels of attainable security and efficiency;
Maintain and update interfaces and integrations, exports and imports, data extracts, reporting functionalities and ensure their smooth running where required;
Ensure and provide continuous Web systems services’ advisory service to the University executive and other Units and units and other stakeholders through the appropriate media and;
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.