Application Deadline: July 21, 2020
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Location: Abuja
Type of Appointment: Full Time
Reporting Line: Executive Director
Yiaga Africa is searching for a highly skilled IT manager with experience in front and back end programming, digital security and IT policy design and implementation. The IT manager will be responsible for developing and designing front end web architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications and working alongside a graphic design team for web design features, among other managerial duties. The IT manager will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Description
- 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
- Trouble-shoot and solve problems related to hardware, software, and network
- Monitor network utilization and implement procedures for network optimization, reliability, and availability
- Maintains organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining and delivering strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
- Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
- Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
- Contribute to the overall operations and delivery of the organization as a key Management staff.
- Coordinate and supervise the IT department.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience in similar field
- Proven experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- 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.
- 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
- Microsoft Systems Administration/System Engineer certification will be an asset
How to Apply
Interest candidates should forward a one-page cover letter and detailed resume as attached PDF documents to recruitment@yiaga.org on or before July 21, 2020. The subject line of the email application must state the Name of Applicant and title of the position. 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 on the basis of disability, gender, tribe, religion, etc. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
