Information Technology (IT) Senior Officer Vacancy at YIAGA Africa Initiative

Position Title: Information Technology (IT) Senior Officer.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION:-

Information Technology (IT) Senior Officer job opportunity is available at YIAGA Africa Initiative for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Be the custodian of the organization’s IT policy and see to its full implementation.
• Manage and coordinate all IT-related issues, including internet data, wireless communications, mobile technology, telephony, security, and computer hardware and software.
• Developing front end website architecture
• Designing user interactions on web pages.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones
• Creating servers and databases for functionality
• Trouble-shoot and solve problems related to hardware, software, and network.
• Monitor network utilization and implement procedures for network optimization, reliability, and availability.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages
• Maintains the organization’ effectiveness and efficiency by defining and delivering strategic plans for implementing information technologies.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• Microsoft Systems Administration / System Engineer certification will be an asset.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience as an IT senior officer or relevant experience in a similar field and/or position.
• Proven experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, Amber and Ionic
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP and Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, Django, PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
• Maintains the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining and delivering strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
• Contribute to the overall operations and delivery of the organization as a critical Management staff.
• Coordinate and supervise the IT department.

Apply Before:-

25th April, 2021.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should forward a one-page cover letter and detailed resume as attached PDF documents to: recruitment@yiaga.org using the ‘Job Title’ and ‘Applicant Name’ as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only applications sent in the required format will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Yiaga Africa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on disability, sex, tribe, religion, etc. Qualified women are encouraged to ap

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