The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in conjunction with World Bank, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the implementation of the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Support Improvement Project (APPEALS) in the capacity below:
Job Title: MIS/ICT Officer
Location: Kaduna
Project Summary
- The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
- Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
- The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of SPC, the officer will work very closely with the M&E officer and other relevant specialists on the project.
- The officers are mainly responsible for the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring users get maximum benefits from them.
Qualifications and Experience
- B.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics, GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology or other related disciplines
- Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in MIS and ICT
- Microsoft certifications is a requirement
- Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
- Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
- Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
- Replace parts as required
- Support the roll-out of new applications
- Set up new users' accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
- Test and evaluate new technology
- Conduct electrical safety checks on computer equipment
- Knowledge and application of computer applications such Virtual Basic, SQL is essential including familiarity with Big data.
- Higher qualification will be an advantage
Application Closing Date
12PM; 7th February, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
State Secretariat,
Yakubu Gowon Way,
Kaduna State.