IT Officer at Caritas MFB

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation, deployment and operations of information systems.
• Clearly identify the organization’s long term ICT requirements that will support and deliver the organization’s strategic plans.
• Develop, maintain and review the organization’s ICT policy and procedures which support the organization’s needs and strategic objectives.
• Establish a continuous ICT strategic planning cycle which will ensure that the organization benefits from emerging ICT technology.
• Ensure the organization has appropriate and up to date ICT functionality, software and hardware in an effective, efficient, secure and cost conscious manner.
• Provide internal IT support (Server security, Software updates, Hardware’s maintenances etc.
• Ensure adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly.
• Manage, evaluate and ensure security concerns for the organization are addressed e.g. antivirus, firewall configuration, internal and external penetration testing and user access controls/user account management.
• Establish procedures to ensure the readiness, quality and accuracy of websites, use of social media platform for business, providing guidance and staff training.
• Stay informed on new or emerging trends and technologies that provides clear benefits to the organization and stakeholders.
• Establish a fully-fledged Disaster Recovery Plan in tune with the business continuity plan and ensure the document is updated periodically and tested.
• Developing programs and also training team members to promote efficient and effective technologies and service delivery.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in ICT related field from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in systems (Hardware and Software)
• Professional certification and Database administration is an added advantage.
• Good Experience in HTML, MySQL, programming, Linux, Windows etc
• Top notch analytical skills, interpersonal skills and communication both written & Verbal.
• Strong Christian values, committed and passionate for transformation of livelihoods