Ecosystem Development Manager (Human Capital) at Nigerian Content Development in ICT - NITDA

The Office for Nigerian Content Development in Information and Communications Technology (ONC) is a development focused, Special Purpose Vehicle of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications Technology for implementing the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in ICT, which came into force on December 3, 2013.

The ONC is charged with the mandate of developing an indigenous ICT industry which would make a double-digit contribution to Nigeria’s GDP. Part of the strategy is to ensure that Nigerian ICT companies participate significantly in all segments of the ICT value chain. The program aims to boost growth in key ICT economic clusters through the injection of intellectual and industrial capital into ICT industry.

The ONC is now looking to recruit highly resourceful and competent Nigerians with a passion for technology and economic development. The roles are highly strategic to national development and require a deep understanding and appreciation of global economic and ICT issues.

The Office for Nigerian Content Development in Information and Communications Technology (ONC) is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Ecosystem Development Manager (Human Capital)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job description

• The overarching responsibility of the person in this position is to stimulate the development and expansion of human capital for the growth and advancement of the technology industry in Nigeria.
• The Ecosystem Development Manager will serve as the lead for human capital development activities for the ICT industry.
• This position reports to the National Coordinator and is located in Abuja.
• The manager will work closely with the National Coordinator to define and execute initiatives that lead to the actualization of defined KPIs in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Develop and drive enabling strategy for achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.
• Lead initiatives that will promptly lead to the proliferation of ICT skills and competencies among Nigerians of all ages, both in general skills as well as core specialty areas.
• Work with other stakeholders to ensure compliance to guidelines.
• Establish and maintain strong and deep working relationships with Universities (local and Intl), multinationals, partners and other government agencies.
• Advocacy and promotion of Nigerian talent
• Understand current and emerging technology trends
• Achieve set KPIs as defined in the Guidelines

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience in technical marketing, business development, application engineering, or field application engineering
• Excellent track record of performance against SMART goals
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across different levels and functions
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with partners to understand technical requirements, design solutions and develop differentiated programs

Background:

• University Degree preferably in IT/ Engineering.
• Ten years relevant work experience
• Management Experience of more than 7 years
• Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs (local/Int’l), OEMs (local/Int’l), Universities, Startups etc.
• Background experience working with multinational companies

Preferred

• PhD Degree in Engineering, IT or Sciences
• Previous position in academia or as a technology developer or ecosystem developer

Application Closing Date
10th of June, 2014

Method of Application
Please send application and resume to: [email protected] on or before 10th of June, 2014.