Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified applicants for the position below in a USAID funded OVC project: Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project in Region One: Lagos/Oyo/Ekiti/Ondo States:
Job Title: IT Officer
Location: Ibadan
Specific Job/Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will provide assistance in the formulation of annual IT plan, IT maintenance schedule, IT policy review and emergency response procedures.
- Process service level agreements with IT service providers/companies.
- Efficiently manages procurement of IT equipment including LAN/back-end infrastructure, internet subscriptions etc for the office.
- Installs and configures network devices and hardware's for proper functioning of internet and intercom services within the office.
- He/She maintains highest quality of customer services to all sections within the office and all project partners.
- Ensures effective network connection and maintains the entire local area network installed at the office including IT equipments and computer accessories/peripherals.
- Monitors and ensures the main and back-up servers, switches, and routers, wireless access points for the office internet system are functioning efficiently.
- Conducts electrical safety checks on computer equipment, ensures adequate power protection and electrical back up needs for the office IT systems.
- Provides support and procedural documentation of IT inventory including movements, additions, deletions and temporary allocations of IT equipments and relevant reports.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a University degree, preferably in Computer Engineering, Electrical electronic or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the use and maintenance of office computers, operating systems, applications, and network and communication technologies in reputable NGOS or medium-large sized organizations. Well-developed investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Microsoft, Cisco related certifications are a distinct advantage as well as knowledge of other essential office softwares.
- Ability to show understanding and patience in communicating with technology users is also essential.
Application Closing Date
12th August, 2014.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to:
[email protected] Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Note:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.
- Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone number of the referees.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).