Information Technology Officer

Job Title: Information Technology Officer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lagos


Job Summary

The position manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and recommendations about future planning and development of resources. The incumbent provides these services in an effective and efficient manner that will ensure maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources. The IT Officer is responsible for the computer systems within the organization, oversees installation, ensures back-up systems operate effectively, makes recommendations for hardware and software, provides ICT technology infrastructures, and contributes to organizational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing ICT Strategy, systems, plans and policies.
  2. Ensure that IT Strategy incorporates developing effective business solutions with the underlying infrastructure and underpins the organization in delivering appropriate technology enabled solutions as it expands.
  3. Conceptualize, develop strategy for and oversee the design and implementation of major systems improvements.
  4. Manage/Oversee multiple, concurrent, and often disparate tasks for projects involving innovative applications and different systems including databases
  5. Provide technical and policy advice to leadership and strategic partners on systems development in a changing environment and the implications of various alternatives, as well as on business applications and other related issues.
  6. Manage the establishment and implementation of software development and customization projects.
  7. Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, or a related field
  2. 4 - 5 years’ experience in managing an Information Technology operation, including experience supervising technical staff.  
  3. Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
  4. Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software.
  5. Thorough knowledge of computer monitoring systems, vendor-supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly technical programs.


Other Competencies:

  1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
  2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
  4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
  6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.


Language Skills:

  1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
  3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.


Computer Skills:

  1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
  2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.


Work Environment:

  1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
  3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.


Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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