School Logistics and Technology Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Logistics and Technology Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Duties
Specific iPad and VLE responsibilities:

• Setting up of all new iPads before issuing to staff or students
• Recording details of all iPads in school and periodically checking their status
• Managing updates of software and operating systems as necessary
• Supporting teachers in the use of iPads in classrooms (charging/rebooting etc)
• Monitoring updates on the VLE and making the Head/21st Century Learning Coordinator/PYP Coordinator aware of important changes.
• Downloading completed Unit plans and storing hard copies for necessary use during IB visits
• Updating staff and student details on the VLE as necessary

Electronic and ICT Equipment Responsibilities:

• Operating school reprographic equipment.
• Setting-up and operating school audio-visual equipment:  sound system, projector etc.
• Monitoring the use of school computer equipment and liaising with ICT/FMS/Electronics regarding repairs.

Website and Social Media:

• Photography of school activities suitable for the school website and social media.
• Updating the school website photos on a monthly basis
• Reviewing school website content and advising Head on necessary updates.
• Updating school social media on a weekly basis (eg. LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram etc.)
• Compiling the school newsletter and managing distribution.

Collegiate Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Understand and live the school’s mission.
• Contribute positively to staff morale.
• Work as a team player.
• Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, line managers, and administrators.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Take part in all training provided by the school, both internal and external.
• Be prepared to report back about training and/or provide in-service to colleagues.
• Actively participate in Appraisal Procedures.
• Represent the school by being a good role model.
• Model the qualities of the IB learner profile and attitudes and be an active member of the learning community. 
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc / HND in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in an international school approved by an international schools’ association or body (e.g IBO, CIE, AISEN, COBIS, COIS, AISA).

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have understanding of international education.
• Have high standard of written and spoken English.
• Have experience in managing stock systems.
• Have experience working with electrical equipment.
• Have experience of simple maintenance tasks.
• Have the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills).

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online