IT Officer at Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for an IT Officer. The responsibilities include but not limited:

• Design, implement and maintain the IT landscape (infrastructure, application, telecommunication) of the LCBC, aiming at
• Taking benefit of up-to-date usual standards
• Minimizing acquisition, implementation and maintenance cost
• Maximizing service levels (availability, response time, support)
• Securing IT security
• Optimizing the Facilitating the work of LCBC staff on-site and remotely
• Optimize the utilization of the IT landscape, focusing on
• Sound prioritization and selection of IT-related initiatives
• Securing the involvement and commitment of LCBC staff in IT implementation projects
• Assessing training needs and ensuring user capability (in accordance with HR training policy)
• Secure design, publication and maintenance of sound IT policies
• Pro-actively support the integrity of IT assets and the control of IT & Telecommunication expenses
• Efficiently manage suppliers and service providers
• Arrange for own and independent IT audits
• Ensure proper and accurate planning and control of IT projects & expenditures
• Ensure accurate regular & project related reporting to LCBC Management & relevant Donors

Qualification & Experience

• Masters degree in IT or related field required
• Professional certifications highly desirable
• At least 5 years of credible experience in all aspects of the function in international organizations or in the private sector
• Proven capability in all above-mentioned fields
• Excellent command of usual tools in all relevant areas
• Knowledge of system administration eg MySQL , ESXi highly desired
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old