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Title of Job:
Officer, Technology and Innovation
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Location of Job (UNIT):
Head Office (Technology & Innovation)
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Number of Subordinates:
NIL
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Reports to:
Lead, Technology and Innovations
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Main Function
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Officer, Technology and Innovation work in the information and communication technology unit. Working towards the advancement of service development in information communication technology and systems’ automation.
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Role and Task Complexities
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· Constitute a configuration management team to undertake and implement technical tasks during projects for Discovery Cycle and its Subsidiaries
· Assist in performing daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of IT related resources
· Assist in the design and implementation of company/client-wide database system and perform regular backup operations and verifying data integrity.
· Assist in the development and deployment of all Online and Offline web-interfaces and pages for Discovery Cycle and its Subsidiaries as assigned by Team Lead and approved by Top Management.
· Implementing IT tools and management infrastructure as approved by Top Management.
· Undertake and implement IT and other technically related tasks as approved by Team Lead and Top Management at large.
· Coordinate technology services for the company
· Troubleshoot system hardware, software, networks and operating system management.
· Ensure industry standard quality control and project risk management on all completed projects
· Maintain knowledge base of emerging technologies - gather, input, write descriptions, maintain data integrity; promote and foster access to the knowledge base.
· Design, filter, implement, and document processes for management of emerging technology.
· Technology transfer: make connections between internal organizations, business needs, and technology offerings
· Train staff on current and emerging technology.
· Keep client informed on current and emerging technologies via news alert and reports
· Promote, incubate and explore innovative solutions.
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Creativity (Improvement/ Innovation inherent)
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· Effectively re-engineer existing processes to reflect ideal consultancy industry standards.
· Significantly upgrades performance in line with the overall company strategy.
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Competencies
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· Strong leadership and motivational skills
· The ability to multitask
· Good planning and time management skills
· Problem-solving ability
· Decision-making skills
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Skills/Physical Competencies
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· Research skills
· Project management skills
· Presentation skills
· Analytical skills
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Behavioral Qualities
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· Tactical and interpersonal
· Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
· Continual self-development
· Goal and quality oriented
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Qualification(s)
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· Candidates must possess a Degree in Computer Science or any other relevant field. Certifications and a M.Sc. is an asset.
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Other Specifications
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· Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
· Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice
· Send CVs to careers@dcp.com.ng on or before Friday 20, October 2017.
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Monday, October 9, 2017
Technology and Innovation Officer at Discovery Cycle Professionals
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Title of Job:
Officer, Technology and Innovation
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Location of Job
(UNIT):
Head Office (Technology & Innovation)
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Number of
Subordinates:
NIL
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Reports to:
Lead, Technology and Innovations
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Main Function
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Officer,
Technology and Innovation work in the information and communication
technology unit. Working towards the advancement of service development in information
communication technology and systems’ automation.
|
|
|
Role and Task Complexities
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|
|
·
Constitute a configuration management
team to undertake and implement technical tasks during projects for Discovery
Cycle and its Subsidiaries
·
Assist in performing daily system
monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of IT related resources
·
Assist in the design and
implementation of company/client-wide database system and perform regular
backup operations and verifying data integrity.
·
Assist in the development and
deployment of all Online and Offline web-interfaces and pages for Discovery
Cycle and its Subsidiaries as assigned by Team Lead and approved by Top
Management.
·
Implementing IT tools and management
infrastructure as approved by Top Management.
·
Undertake and implement IT and other
technically related tasks as approved by Team Lead and Top Management at
large.
·
Coordinate
technology services for the company
·
Troubleshoot system hardware, software, networks and operating
system management.
·
Ensure
industry standard quality control and project risk management on all
completed projects
·
Maintain knowledge base of emerging
technologies - gather, input, write descriptions, maintain data integrity; promote
and foster access to the knowledge base.
·
Design, filter, implement, and
document processes for management of emerging technology.
·
Technology transfer: make connections
between internal organizations, business needs, and technology offerings
·
Train staff on current and emerging
technology.
·
Keep client informed on current and
emerging technologies via news alert and reports
·
Promote, incubate and explore
innovative solutions.
|
|
|
Creativity
(Improvement/ Innovation inherent)
|
|
|
·
Effectively re-engineer existing
processes to reflect ideal consultancy industry standards.
·
Significantly upgrades performance
in line with the overall company strategy.
|
|
|
Competencies
|
|
|
·
Strong
leadership and motivational skills
·
The
ability to multitask
·
Good
planning and time management skills
·
Problem-solving
ability
·
Decision-making
skills
|
|
|
Skills/Physical
Competencies
|
|
|
·
Research skills
·
Project management skills
·
Presentation skills
·
Analytical skills
|
|
|
Behavioral Qualities
|
|
|
·
Tactical and interpersonal
·
Proactive identification and
elimination of inefficiencies
·
Continual self-development
·
Goal and quality oriented
|
|
|
Qualification(s)
|
|
|
·
Candidates must possess a Degree in
Computer Science or any other relevant field. Certifications and a M.Sc. is
an asset.
|
|
|
Other Specifications
|
|
|
·
Applicants MUST meet all the
specified conditions before applying
·
Candidate must be resident in Abuja
and should be able to resume within short notice
·
Send CVs to
careers@dcp.com.ng on or before Friday 20, October 2017.
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