IT ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY AT AN INDIGENOUS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION (NGO)

A Leading Indigenous Non-Governmental Organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians is currently taking over funding and programmatic implementation responsibility from an established and reputable international agency. In partnership with the government of Nigeria, the NGO provides a range of technical and financial assistance at the national, state and site levels for the scale up of comprehensive HIV/AID prevention, care and treatment services, including provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The broadened scope of the objectives of the NGO has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the below position.
POSITION: IT ASSISTANT (Abuja)
Responsibilities
- The information Technology Assistant performs installations, repairs, and preventative
maintenance on staff computers in addition to system upgrades as necessary for software and
hardware related components as needed.
- The position establishes network users, user environments, directories, and security for
networks being installed and maintains current and accurate inventory of technology
hardware, software and resources.
- The ideal candidate provides these services in an effective and efficient manner and will
ensure maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources.
Qualification:
- Interested candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or
equivalent work experience in information technology.
- The position requires thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles
of data communications and information systems hardware and software; computer
monitoring systems, vendor supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly
technical programs.
- The ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer
programs is essential. Possession of the relevant IT certification will be an advantage.
General Requirement
- This position require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of
computer applications and internet/Emails
- Significant amounts of travels are required for this position.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft word attachments to the specific emails indicated for each vacancy position (listed below) on or before 31st October, 2010.
edorganisation@hotmail.com
- The subject of the email should be the position title and the applicant’s full name e.g Accountant-Maria John
- Applications not sent in this format will Not be processed
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Terms of Employment:
The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for this position in the organization. However, appointments for this will be subject to a probationary period. Local terms and conditions are applicable.
Applications
All applications must be received on or before 28th of October 2010.
Interviews will commence soon after with a view to ensure that successful candidates commence work within a reasonable time-frame.