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ICT Senior Officer is needed at Mercy Corps
JOB TITLE: ICT Senior Officer
Reference Number: ABV/OPS/2020/0027
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Status: Full-time and Regular
Program / Department Summary
- The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the purchase of goods and services. The overriding objective for all Mercy Corps procurement activity is the prompt and effective provision of materials and services to Mercy CorpsТ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General Position Summary
- This position is a very critical position and will be responsible for proactively anticipating and supporting the IT needs of all office, project and field offices in Mercy Corps Nigeria and implement strategic action plans to respond to such needs.
- This person will also be the primary focal person for the management of ICT systems, assets and total work tools management in Abuja.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- The Senior ICT Officer will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Relevant University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
- Relevant certifications in hardware and software management and application considered a bonus
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience along withаexperience in managing teams
- Good understanding or interest in the provision of IT support services that take into relevance the management of cross-cultural issues within a high-security environment
- Ability to communicate fluently in English preferred and anyаNigerian languages
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- Excellent negotiation, representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
Success Factor:
- The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and a problem solver.
- S/he will be conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
- S/he will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be capable of multitasking.
- S/he will demonstrate a strong understanding of the cultural and social environment in the region and have the willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide verity of people.
Living and Environmental Conditions:
- This position will be based in Abuja with an estimated 40% travel, primarily to field offices, program locations anywhere within Nigeria.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]
Note
- All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview
- We are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position
Job Features
Job Category | Information Technology / ICT |
Deadline | 12th June, 2020. |