Lead, Information Technology at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for planning, development, implementation and performance monitoring of information technology systems across NESCO’s functions and processes, thereby enabling the achievement of its performance objectives and goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Lead, Information Technology shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Provide a company-wide source of expertise on information technology and communications to ensure that managers and staff have the best possible information for effective decision making
• Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic and business plans, particularly in relation to IT Service Desk and Support, Infrastructure and Network, Cybersecurity, Application Development and Support, and Business Intelligence and Analytics, in support of the company’s mission and core objectives 
• Oversee the planning, development/procurement, implementation and maintenance of company-wide information and communications systems which enable the company’s functions and processes, within specified timelines, budget and resource requirements 
• Coordinate and collaborate proactively with other Heads of Departments to understand the requirements for information technology enablement, and make provision for the development/procurement/implementation and maintenance of such application systems 
• Coordinate and collaborate proactively with other departmental heads to understand training needs of users of different application systems and ensure the provision of adequate user-level training, before, during and after the implementation of information technology application systems 
• Ensure that all information technology application systems, existing and future procurements operate in and conform to the international standards and norms of governance and security
• Ensure that all users of any information technology application system operating within the company adhere to the basic minimum requirements with regard to information security and document control 
• Develop and maintain an operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of the budget to ensure that financial targets are met
• Keep abreast of new trends and developments in the area of information technology, in general and industry specific information technology trends in electricity utilities 
• Direct and supervise the staff of the information technology department to ensure that they are well motivated and receive all necessary training and development to enable them carry out their responsibilities to the required standard 
• Monitor the department’s performance through key performance measures
• Ensure provision of adequate resources for various activities in the department
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head, Corporate Services 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Head, Corporate Services

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• First degree (B.SC) or H.N.D + PGD and Masters in the same field  in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any relevant field 
• Post-Graduate Degree and Professional Certifications is an added advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in management/ Implementation of IT applications, preferably in a utility company

Attributes and Competencies

• Computing and user support 
• Database design and administration 
• Networking administration 
• Server administration 
• Programming and application development
• Hardware configuration 
• Application support and maintenance
• Information security
• Communication and interpersonal relations
• Supervisory/managerial skills 
• Problem solving and decision making