Head of ICT
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 7 years
- Location Kaduna
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
Grade: Level 14
Job Description
- The head of ICT will oversee the Agency’s ID capturing operations in addition to all hardware, software, and computer assets.
- This includes development, implementation, and monitoring of policies on network infrastructure, IT performance management, network administration and system security, and data protection regulations.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- The planning, execution, and management of the Agency’s IT projects.
- The careful execution of the Agency’s digital ID roadmap which includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party vendors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
- Resolve issues escalated by technicians and engineers.
- Ensure data is handled, transferred, or processed according to legal and the Bureau`s guidelines.
- Control costs and budgets regarding IT systems.
- Develop IT policies and practices.
- Oversee day-to-day operations.
- Designing and implementing Agency operations and enrollment center operational plans.
- Establishing policies that promote Agency culture and vision.
Job Requirements
Basic Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of second-class in Computer Science.
- Either of the Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree must be in a core ICT related discipline (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, information and communication technology, information systems, software engineering etc.).
- Strong familiarity with development environments and tools.
- Competent and proficient understanding of business solutions, such as Document Management, CRMs, Business Web Technology etc.
- Skills in PHP, .NET and database management
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Professional Qualifications:
- Relevant professional qualifications, and presentation of verifiable portfolio of relevant projects, will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years post-qualification cognate experience in project management, software development, management of IT infrastructure, or related fields.
- Age Bracket:18 – 50 years old.
Remuneration
- Remuneration is subject to prevailing salary structure for Kaduna State Civil Servants for Grade Level 14.
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Method of Application
Grade: Level 08
Job Description
- The Information and Communication Technology Officer`s role entails the daily oversight and use of data systems.
- The officer is responsible for the efficient organization, storage, and analysis of data with attention to confidentiality, integrity, security and accessibility.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Enforcement of policies for effective data management.
- Enforcement of rules and procedures for data sharing and data management.
- Provision of end-user support, management of the security of data systems and adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Assist with reports and data extraction when needed.
- Monitor and analyze information/ data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them.
- Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
- Troubleshoot all information technology challenges and escalate for resolution when necessary.
Job Requirements
Basic requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a core ICT related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering etc.).
- Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions.
- Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word etc.).
- An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in database management.
- Skills in PHP and .NET
Professional Qualifications:
- Data analytics, data visualization and programming skills are an added advantage.
- Age Bracket:18 – 50 years old.
Remuneration
- Remuneration is subject to prevailing salary structure for Kaduna State Civil Servants for Grade Level 08.
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