Information and Communication Technology Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-029
Location: Adamawa
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in installing and ensuring proper functioning of voice network (IP PBX)
• Assist in monitoring internet system operation to detect potential problems
• Assist in installing, upgrading and maintaining all LAN items
• Support LANs & WANs network segments, internet and intranet systems
• Assist in maintaining system efficiency and ensure design of system and allow all its components to work properly
• Assist in configuring and installing system and set up new users
• Assist in setting up projectors, printers, photocopiers, digital cameras, etc. for everyday office use and as necessary for meetings
• Assist in troubleshooting technical problems with mobile subscription and IP phone
• Ensure satellite phones are working and SIM cards are activated at all times
• Ensure good asset management of ICT equipment at the offices
• Update asset register and inventory tracking system with the Activity Admin Assistant
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Statistics or related field with minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar or related roles.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment
• Have experience in developing ICT related tools for promoting agriculture/agribusiness;
• Have experience in capturing events and reporting agribusiness related activities
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Have ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment
• Have excellent oral and writing communication skills
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines
• Have the ability to deliver accurate and timely reports
• Have ability to communicate in one or more of northern Nigeria’s major languages is desirable.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.