Information Technology Officer at Heartland Alliance Limited / GTE (HA)

Heartland Alliance Limited / GTE (HA) is an indigenous non-governmental organization established to address the human rights needs of vulnerable persons in the society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Technology Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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

• Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing ICT Strategy, systems, plans and policies.
• 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.
• Conceptualize, develop strategy for and oversee the design and implementation of major systems improvements.
• Manage/Oversee multiple, concurrent, and often disparate tasks for projects involving innovative applications and different systems including databases
• 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.
• Manage the establishment and implementation of software development and customization projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
• 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.
• 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.
• Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

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

Computer Skills:

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

Work Environment:

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.