The Office for Nigerian Content Development in ICT (ONC) is
a development focused, Special Purpose Vehicle of the National Information
Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the auspices of the Federal
Ministry of Communications Technology for implementing the Guidelines for
Nigerian Content Development in ICT, which came into force on December 3, 2013.
The ONC is charged with the mandate of developing an indigenous ICT industry which would make a double-digit contribution to Nigeria’s GDP. Part of the strategy is to ensure that Nigerian ICT companies participate significantly in all segments of the ICT value chain. The program aims to boost growth in key ICT economic clusters through the injection of intellectual and industrial capital into ICT industry.
The ONC is now looking to recruit highly resourceful and competent Nigerians with a passion for technology and economic development. The roles are highly strategic to national development and require a deep understanding and appreciation of global economic and ICT issues.
The positions to be filled as Technology Evangelists are as follows:
- Ecosystem Development Manager (Software)
- Ecosystem Development Manager (Hardware)
- Ecosystem Development Manager (Telecoms
and ICT-enabled Services)
- Ecosystem Development Manager (Human
Capital)
- Communications Manager
- Fundraising Manager
Ecosystem Development Manager (Services)
Job Type: Full
Time
Min Qualification:
BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 15
years
Job Field: Administration Engineering ICT
Job description
The overarching responsibility of the person in this
position is to promote the growth, development and expansion of telecoms and
technology service businesses in Nigeria.
The Ecosystem Development Manager will serve as the lead for
ecosystem enablement activities for the Services and Telecoms subsector of the
ICT industry.
This position reports to the National Coordinator and is
located in Abuja.
The manager is responsible for setting engagement and
development strategy for assigned subsector as well as to evangelize and align
the mandate of the ONC with key ecosystem partners.
The manager will work closely with the National Coordinator
to define and execute initiatives that lead to the actualization of defined
KPIs in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development and the Implementation
Plan.
Responsibilities and
Tasks:
• Develop and drive enabling strategy for achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.
• Lead the growth of indigenous firms in the Telecoms and Services subsector of the industry.
• Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Content Guidelines.
• Establish and maintain strong and deep working relationships with indigenous firms, multinationals, partners and other in the public and private sectors.
• Engage in advocacy and promotion of Nigerian firms and services.
• Understand current and emerging technology trends
• Achieve set KPIs as defined in the Guidelines
• Develop and drive enabling strategy for achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.
• Lead the growth of indigenous firms in the Telecoms and Services subsector of the industry.
• Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Content Guidelines.
• Establish and maintain strong and deep working relationships with indigenous firms, multinationals, partners and other in the public and private sectors.
• Engage in advocacy and promotion of Nigerian firms and services.
• Understand current and emerging technology trends
• Achieve set KPIs as defined in the Guidelines
Desired Skills and
Experience
• Experience in technical marketing, business development, application engineering, or field application engineering
• Excellent track record of performance against SMART goals
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across different levels and functions
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with partners to understand technical requirements, design solutions and develop differentiated programs
Background:
• University Degree preferably in IT , Engineering of Bus. Administrations
• Fifteen years post graduation experience
• Sales or Business Development Experience of more than 7 years
• Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs (local/Int’l), OEMs (local/Int’l), Universities, Start Ups etc.
• Background experience working with multinational companies
• Previous position as a technology developer or ecosystem developer
• Experience in technical marketing, business development, application engineering, or field application engineering
• Excellent track record of performance against SMART goals
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across different levels and functions
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with partners to understand technical requirements, design solutions and develop differentiated programs
Background:
• University Degree preferably in IT , Engineering of Bus. Administrations
• Fifteen years post graduation experience
• Sales or Business Development Experience of more than 7 years
• Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs (local/Int’l), OEMs (local/Int’l), Universities, Start Ups etc.
• Background experience working with multinational companies
• Previous position as a technology developer or ecosystem developer
Job Type: Full
Time
Min Qualification:
BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 10
years
Job Field: Administration Media
Job description
- Play a key role in the development and
implementation of effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
to grow the reputation of the ONC and Programs and support the goals and
objectives of the Office.
- Lead the communications effort and
impact across the media spectrum (print, broadcast and social media) to
increase awareness and recognition of the economic and social impact of the
ONC’s activities and engage our various audiences.
- Engage and collaborate with partners as
appropriate on system and external communication initiatives.
KEY
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Stakeholder relations and communications
management with responsibilities for the development, coordination and
implementation of communications, community relations, advocacy, and
stakeholder relations programs.
- Manage corporate communications,
including developing publication, video and advertising materials as well as
partners’ communication and engagement.
- Manage media relations, including
leveraging traditional and social media to optimize the communications reach
and impact.
- Identify review and recommend strategic
sponsorship and partnership opportunities to support the ONC’s mandate and
drive corporate visibility and reputation.
- Plan and manage internal and external
events, including post event evaluation and reporting.
- Develop, nurture and leverage strategic
relationships with key stakeholder groups and relevant individual influencers
and decision-makers.
Technical Skills:
Creative writing
Social media usage & blogging
Brand Management
Media & Public Relations
Issues & crisis management
Project management
Budget management
Required Experience
More than 10 years’ experience in Communications or Public
Relations functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: University
Degree preferably in Communication, or English Language and related fields in
the Humanities
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification:
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 15
years
Job Field: Administration Engineering ICT
Job description
The overarching responsibility of the person in this
position is that of a technology evangelist, facilitating the growth of
software companies in Nigeria, as well as in the global software market;
championing the emergence of Nigerian global brands.
The Software Ecosystem Development Manager will serve as the
lead for ecosystem enablement activities for the software subsector. This
position reports to the National Coordinator and is located in Abuja but may be
required to have strong presence in Lagos.
The manager is responsible for setting engagement and
development strategy for assigned subsector as well as to evangelize and align
the mandate of the ONC with key ecosystem partners. The manager will work
closely with the National Coordinator to define and execute initiatives that
lead to the actualization of defined KPIs in the Guidelines for Nigerian
Content Development and the Implementation Plan.
Responsibilities and
Tasks:
- Develop and drive enabling strategy for
achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian
Content Development.
- Establish and maintain strong and deep
working relationships with indigenous firms, multinationals, partners and
institutions in the public and private sectors.
- Ensure compliance with the Guidelines.
- Lead programs and initiatives that will
foster the proliferation of startups and the growth of startups to become
established firms and corporations.
- Lead programs and initiatives to develop
world-class software engineers in line with the Guidelines.
- Advocate and promote Nigerian firms and
technology products
- Understand current and emerging
technology trends
- Achieve set KPIs as defined in the
Guidelines and the Implementation Plan
Required Education:
Post Graduate degree in Information Technology, Software
Engineering, Computer Science or related field in ICT
Required Experience
and Skills:
- Experience in technical marketing,
business development, application engineering, or field application engineering
- Excellent track record of performance
against SMART goals
- Demonstrated ability to build strong
relationships across different levels and functions
- Outstanding oral and written
communications skills, problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience in working with partners to
understand technical requirements, design solutions and develop differentiated
programs
Background:
- Post Graduate Degree preferably in IT,
Engineering, Bus. Administration or Entrepreneurship
- Fifteen years post-graduation experience
- Sales or Business Development Experience
of more than 7 years
- Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs
(local/Int’l), OEMs (local/Int’l), Universities, and Startups etc.
- Background experience working with
multinational companies
- Previous position combining technical
ability with people/ecosystem development
- At least 7 years experience in Mentoring
and Leadership
Ecosystem Development Manager (Human Capital)
Job Type: Full
Time
Min Qualification:
BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 10
years
Job Field: Administration Human
Resources
Job description
The overarching responsibility of the person in this
position is to stimulate the development and expansion of human capital for the
growth and advancement of the technology industry in Nigeria.
The Ecosystem Development Manager will serve as the lead for
human capital development activities for the ICT industry.
This position reports to the National Coordinator and is
located in Abuja.
The manager will work closely with the National Coordinator
to define and execute initiatives that lead to the actualization of defined
KPIs in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.
Responsibilities and
Tasks:
• Develop and drive enabling strategy for achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.
• Lead initiatives that will promptly lead to the proliferation of ICT skills and competencies among Nigerians of all ages, both in general skills as well as core specialty areas.
• Work with other stakeholders to ensure compliance to guidelines.
• Establish and maintain strong and deep working relationships with Universities (local and Intl), multinationals, partners and other government agencies.
• Advocacy and promotion of Nigerian talent
• Understand current and emerging technology trends
• Achieve set KPIs as defined in the Guidelines
Required Experience and Skills:
• Experience in technical marketing, business development, application engineering, or field application engineering
• Excellent track record of performance against SMART goals
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across different levels and functions
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with partners to understand technical requirements, design solutions and develop differentiated programs
Background:
• University Degree preferably in IT/ Engineering.
• Ten years relevant work experience
• Management Experience of more than 7 years
• Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs (local/Int’l), OEMs (local/Int’l), Universities, Startups etc.
• Background experience working with multinational companies
Preferred
• PhD Degree in Engineering, IT or Sciences
• Previous position in academia or as a technology developer or ecosystem developer
• Develop and drive enabling strategy for achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.
• Lead initiatives that will promptly lead to the proliferation of ICT skills and competencies among Nigerians of all ages, both in general skills as well as core specialty areas.
• Work with other stakeholders to ensure compliance to guidelines.
• Establish and maintain strong and deep working relationships with Universities (local and Intl), multinationals, partners and other government agencies.
• Advocacy and promotion of Nigerian talent
• Understand current and emerging technology trends
• Achieve set KPIs as defined in the Guidelines
Required Experience and Skills:
• Experience in technical marketing, business development, application engineering, or field application engineering
• Excellent track record of performance against SMART goals
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across different levels and functions
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with partners to understand technical requirements, design solutions and develop differentiated programs
Background:
• University Degree preferably in IT/ Engineering.
• Ten years relevant work experience
• Management Experience of more than 7 years
• Knowledge of local Ecosystem: ISVs (local/Int’l), OEMs (local/Int’l), Universities, Startups etc.
• Background experience working with multinational companies
Preferred
• PhD Degree in Engineering, IT or Sciences
• Previous position in academia or as a technology developer or ecosystem developer
Fund Raising Manager
Job Type: Full
Time
Min Qualification:
BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 7
years
Job Field: Administration NGO/Non-Profit
Job description
Serve as the point of contact for all supporters and
prospects (corporates, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and institutions);
work with ONC board and ONC funders, leveraging their support to meet
fundraising targets.
Key driver of our fundraising activities, cultivating and
closing relationships with HNIs, corporates and institutions bringing new
people into our community and raising funds for ONC’s programs and initiatives.
Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that
challenging fundraising targets are met and that new donors are brought on
board by engaging with donors, to develop compelling proposals, and provide
strategic support and direction for organizational and program
fundraising.
This will be a target driven role, with some time allocated
in the first 2-3 months to research and building relationships.
KEY
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Raise funds for ONC and establish
long-term strategic funding partners to help meet its funding targets.
- Develop an understanding of ONC’s
strategy and preferred approach for partnerships and fundraising from donors
(i.e. HNIs, corporates and institutions).
- Develop and grow a donor base through
relationship management and respond to donor’s requests regularly and keep
updating them about the work of the organisation.
- Build a broad-based network of potential
new donors through appropriate channels, including events, individual outreach
and networking.
- Establish professional relationships and
credibility with donors; develop multi-tier relationships with organisations
- Represent the organisation at meetings
with donors and external events. Increase visibility of ONC as an organisation
and publicize its mandate and achievement.
Required Experience
- Sales Exposure: 7-10 years of work
experience (preferably in B2B sales and Customer Relationship Management),
including evidence of successful sales and client management skills and
independently operating in complex, autonomous situations.
- Relationship Building: Skilled at
establishing and cultivating strong relationships with donors. Takes initiative
and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones.
- Communications: World-class storyteller
who consistently communicates (oral, written) in a compelling manner. Ability
to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Comfort with public
speaking opportunities to inform and advocate ONC’s mandate and mission.
- Influencing: Able to get others to
accept ideas by using convincing arguments, creates a win-win situation and
responds appropriately to key stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Effective at working with
others to reach common goals and objectives.
- Ability to bridge the gap between the
non-profit and for-profit worlds.
- A passion for the ICT and development
sectors, philanthropy, an exposure to CSR and experience of working in a
similar role within Nigeria would be a definite advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University Degree preferably in Communication, Business
Management, Finance or any related field.
Membership of a fundraising institute or organization would
be an advantage.
Method of Application
Please send application and resume to: careers@carterltd.com on or before
10th of June, 2014.
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