Information Communications Technology Executive Office

Zeleke Beyoro (PhD), Executive Officer

Mobile: +251911150697

email: zeleke.beyoro@kue.edu.et

Description of the Executive Office

The Information and Communications Executive Office is accountable to the office of the President of the University. It is organized in five teams: ICT Infrastructure and Security team, Software Development team, System Administration team, Computer Maintenance and Support team and Network Administration team; all with dedicated team leader.  The Information Communications Technology Executive office has duties and responsibilities of:  
  • Leading, managing and developing the staff of the ICT office in discharging responsibility for the development and implementation of innovative Information and Communication Technologies strategy;
  • Co-ordinating the alignment of the ICT Strategy to the overall University Strategy and ensuring that the ICT Strategy evolves to meet the changing needs of the university;
  • Working with colleges/Institutes/schools/departments/units throughout the University to ensure that their ICT current and future needs are identified and demonstrate the potential for the application of ICT within their areas;
  • Designing policies and standards for the use of ICT within the University and monitor adherence to these policies and standards;
  • Ensuring academic resource centers such as classrooms, conference rooms, meeting hall, laboratories and libraries are ICT supported;
  • Managing the planning and delivery of ICT infrastructure projects;
  • Ensuring that the University network is running and providing the required services at all times;
  • Providing support and guidance to the University community in regard to the ICT infrastructure and usage;
  • Researching and advising on emerging ICT technologies and trends that can benefit the University
  • Facilitating induction, training and development of ICT staff;
  • Advising on issues such as legal & regulatory requirements, compliance and risk and security that are related to ICT activities of the University;
  • Carrying out other relevant tasks assigned by the University President.