IT Manager at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Maiduguri-Borno or Yola-Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Project Director

Position Background

• The IT Manager will have the primary responsibility of maintaining a functional project IT equipment, software and system, assisting staff in developing and effectively using information technologies.
• S/he will assist in setting up and managing the project IT systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the setup of a secure, fully functional computer network in the project states offices.
• Ensure that necessary hardware and software as well as communication equipment are acquired, installed and maintained.
• Ensure real time backups of project databases (including project website and intranet) to effectively manage programs and administration of information need.
• Design file-sharing system on the project and/or AUN website to allow for effective and efficient sharing of files within the project and ensuring that business forms are updated regularly.
• Remotely support and troubleshoot users across project states on their daily work.
• Implement and enforce security on the network and prevent misuse of the IT resources
• Ensure regular updates of all office software, including anti-virus soft wares.
• Keeping the project up to date with new advancements in information and communication technologies.
• Training of Project staff to improve their computer skills (as required) and providing regular IT supports.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Position Requirements

• Master/M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Must have 5-7 years of specific experience in desktop support, ICT, Information Systems, or a related field
• Previous experience working as IT Manager with INGO or Donor funded projects is preferred
• High level knowledge of Spoken and Written English required

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.