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Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
Position Status Full-time and Regular
Reference Number: ABV/OPS/2020/0027.
Program / Department Summary
The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the purchase of goods and services. The overriding objective for all Mercy Corps procurement activity is the prompt and effective provision of materials and services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General Position Summary
This position is a very critical position and will be responsible for proactively anticipating and supporting the IT needs of all office, project and field offices in Mercy Corps Nigeria and implement strategic action plans to respond to such needs. This person will also be the primary focal person for the management of ICT systems, assets and total work tools management in Abuja.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The Senior ICT Officer will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
ICT Management
End-User Support
Partner Support
Compliance
Capacity Building
Reporting
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises all ICT Assistant/Intern in Abuja and provides technical supervisory support to ICT team members in all other locations in MCN
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Operations Director
Reports Indirectly To: Regional IT Advisor
Works Directly With: Mercy Corps IT administrators, operation staff, finance, program team and partner organizations, other Mercy Corps staff.
Accountability to Beneficiaries:
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Safeguarding:
Mercy Corps has zero tolerance of every form of abuse and expects team members, operations and programs to do no harm to the people and communities with which we work or put anyone, especially vulnerable populations at risk of abuse or exploitation
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Success Factor:
The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and a problem solver. S/he will be conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment. S/he will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be capable of multitasking. S/he will demonstrate a strong understanding of the cultural and social environment in the region and have the willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide verity of people.
Living and Environmental Conditions:
This position will be based in Abuja with an estimated 40% travel, primarily to field offices, program locations anywhere within Nigeria.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org on or before 12th June 2020
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