IT Officer - Abuja Job at Marie Stopes International

Started by Jobrib, Nov 19, 2013, 09:31 AM

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Job Title: IT Officer

Location(s): Abuja, Nigeria

Reporting To: Admin Manager  

Employer: Marie Stopes International

Sector: NGO

Key Responsibilities:

•   Lead and coordinate information, technology support, and related activities.

•   Identify and evaluate different options and choose the right course of resolving hitches.

•   Provide support and manage the IT infrastructure in MSN offices across Nigeria.

•   Provide network configuration and resolve problems with infrastructure support software both at Server and User level.

•   Maintain functionality of office LAN, Internet access rights and Printer sharing

•   Provide support on-Site and remotely on both server (Windows server 2008) and user levels (Windows XP, Windows 7 and Macintosh)

•   Evaluate and install new technologies such as patches, version upgrade, integrated new system etc,

•   Administer server room to make sure that all systems and all business processes are running effectively.

•   Design, Install and test new software releases and system upgrades

•   Provide professional guidance during selection and procurement of IT related systems

•   Back up and recover data against disaster to ensure sustainability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•   Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a combination of relevant education and experience; A+ or Network+ certification preferred

•   Significant experience with network technologies, including local-area network (LAN) protocols, wide area network (WAN) protocols, IP routing and DMS

•   Very strong Excel and database skills (Access, MySQL, SQL Server)

•   Significant experience with network hardware, including routers, switches and hubs,

•   High degree of computer literacy, proficiency in IT infrastructure configuration, and demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.

•   Knowledge of other commercial database applications, including SQL and experience supporting accounting packages helpful.

•   Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.

•   Good communication and inter-personal skills

•   Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.

•   Willingness and ability to travel within Nigeria and internationally as the need arises

Length of Contract: Two (2) years (with possibility of extension)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are to submit a suitability statement and an updated CV as a single document online or to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng, quoting the position & location applied for as subject of the email e.g. Finance Officer Kano.

Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.

Deadline: 25-November-2013

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