Saturday, November 16, 2013

Marie Stopes Nigeria Job for Graduate IT Officer

 Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-profit Social Enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria. MSN is a member of Marie Stapes International's Global Partnership, which operates in over 42 countries worldwide. MSN is funded by a mix of donors which includes Department for International Development (DFID). UNEPA, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Marie Stopes International (MSI), Association of Spouses of Heads of Mission (ASOHOM) amongst other donors.

MSN is currently engaged in creating and expanding access to reproductive health services to low income women and couples in Nigeria. Outlets for MSN services include an MSN owned static clinic, Social Franchised facilities and Outreach programs including training, coaching and mentoring of public sector providers in 8 States. With new funding, MSN is expanding it's programme and now establishing integrated regional hubs to support and serve field operations, coordination and management of teams to achieve improved efficiency and effectiveness.

The core responsibility of these positions is to use your: Initiative; energy persistence results orientation; drives integrity; enthusiasm; commitment to personal development. To further MSI's partnership mission of: empowering individuals to have children by choice not chance.

Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSN) is seeking to recruit:

Job Title: IT Officer
Reporting to: Admin Manager
Location: Abuja
Length of contract: Two (2) years

Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate information, technology support, and related activities.
Identity and evaluate different options and choose the right course of resolving hitches,
Provide support and manage the IT infrastructure in MSN offices across Nigeria
Provide network configuration and resolve problems with infrastructure support software both at Server and User level
Maintain functionality of office LAN, Internet access rights and Printer sharing
Provide support on-site and remotely on both server (Windows server 2008) and user levels (Windows XP, Windows 7 and Macintosh).
Evaluate and install new technologies such as patches, version upgrade, integrated new system etc Administer server room to make sure that all systems and all business processes are running effectively,
Design, Install and test new software releases and system upgrades
Provide professional guidance during selection and procurement of IT related systems
Back up and recover data against disaster to ensure sustainability.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree n Information Technology or a combination of relevant education and experience: A+ or Network+ certification preferred.
Significant experience with network technologies, including local-area network (LAN protocols, wide area network (WAN) protocols. IP routing and DMS.
Very strong Excel and database skills (Access, MySQL, SQL Server).
Significant experience with network hardware, including routers, switches and hubs.
High degree of computer literacy, proficiency in IT infrastructure configuration, and demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications required. Knowledge of other commercial database applications, including SQL and experience supporting accounting packages helpful.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
Good communication and inter-personal skills.
Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing,
Willingness and ability to travel within Nigeria and internationally as the need arises.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2013

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidate should submit a suitability statement and an updated CV as a single document to: recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng quoting the position and location applied for as the subject of the email.

Note: Application that do not follow this format will not be considered.

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