JOB VACANCY AT FHI 360

JOB VACANCY AT FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment Development Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S states and all U.S territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Position Title	Contract Type	No. Reqd	Location (s)
Information Technology Officer (MAPS Project)	Full Time	11	Abuja

The Information Technology (IT) Officer, under the supervision of MAPS Operations Manager and additional supervision from IT Manager based in FHI360 Country Office in Abuja will provide support and maintenance to MAPS project's computer and network infrastructure to ensure stable operations. S/he will implement new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity and will maintain/support implemented system to ensure high end-user satisfaction. The I.T Officer may be expected to travel a minimum of 25% providing oversight as required at the MAPS supported state offices.

Essential Job Functions:

1.       Monitor and troubleshoot server systems and Networks, automated backup and restore operations and mission critical applications such as email, file/print services and other line of business application to allow IT respond proactively to emerging problems perform ongoing IT "housekeeping" functions

2.       Perform installations of operating systems, layered products and third party products for multi-user computer systems that host corporate applications, databases and website.

3.       Assist and perform software installations and upgrades as required

4.       Provide IT training on a periodic basis to FHI 360 MAPS) Nigeria staff and partner organizations

5.       Perform daily and periodic backups and all data on the serves

6.       Ensure timely updates to server and client systems. Study and apply security patches and other updates or service packs as required.

7.       Make periodic visits to field offices to provide troubleshooting, support, advise and build the capacity of FHI 360 (MAPS) Nigeria staff and partners in order to maintain their computers at a reasonable level of operations

8.       Any other duty assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:

·         B.E Electrical Electronics/B.Sc. Information Technology, Computer Science or its equivalent with 3-5 years post national youth service relevant experience.

·         Meng. Engineering/M.Sc. Information Technology. Computer science or its equivalent, and 1-3 years post national youth service relevant experience.

·         Candidate must possess Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications

·         Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage

·         Experience with a multi-site network (at least 3 sites) with a minimum of 200 users is highly desirable

Vacancy closes 10 days after this publication. For detailed information, please visit our international employment webpage at: www.fhi360.org FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to FHI 360's career centre at www.fhi360.org/careercenter

To register online, and to submit CV/resume, FHI 360 is as Equal Opportunity employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Disclaimer:

FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview