Volunteer/Executive Intern - Information Technology at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional services covering both the private and public sectors of the economy through the "DCP Ecosystem".

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Volunteer/Executive Intern - Information Technology

Location: Abuja

Role and Task Complexities

System Administration:

• Manage all information systems infrastructure and security as well as implementation of network upgrades;
• Ensure systems/ servers are always up, running and backed up;
• Develop software solutions using IT Tools for all work processes for both internal and external clients;
• Ensure 24/7 service availability of mobile media content and infrastructures;
• Ensure that all Service Level Agreements are in place and adhered to by technical services team to the business;
• Implement IT tools and management infrastructure as approved by Management;
• Ensure comprehensive digital branding and online publicity of DCP on all social networking sites;
• Identify and implement necessary technology changes or upgrades;
• Significantly upgrade technological performance in line with the overall company strategy.

Web Application Development:

• To develop Web-based Applications for internal and external clients;
• To maintain existing applications for internal and external clients.

Graphic Designing:

• Assist the Engagement Manager in designing solutions that have a high visual impact;
• Develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the client's objectives;
• To concurrently manage more than one design brief at a time and allocate the relevant amount of time accordingly.

Business Development:

• To generate new concepts and develop business proposals and concept notes
• Consolidate business development initiatives and manage clients
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to generate new concept and develop business proposal and concept notes.
• Ability to engage and manage clients.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• The ability to multitask and work as a team.
• Decision-making skills.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of graphic designing industry software.
• Tactical and interpersonal.
• Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies.
• Continual self-development.
• Goal and quality oriented.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology etc.
• A Master's degree is Essential.

Other Information:

• Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
• Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice

Application Closing Date
3pm, Friday, 22nd May, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's with the Job Title as the subject to: [email protected]

Note: The position is an internship/volunteer position.