IT Specialist

Responsibilities: 

• Consult with managerial and technical personnel to clarify App intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
• Write, update, and maintain computer Apps using Microsoft .NET and SQL Server to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment  
• Test Apps and correct errors to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct
• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program 
• Troubleshoot and manage Apps breakdown 
• Develop Apps go-live plans including capacity building, coaching, and mentoring project teams to use Apps
• Consult with and assist users to define and resolve problems in running software programs.
• Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing Apps to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements 
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer 
• Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science or technology-related discipline 
• 2 to 3 years of work experience 
• Proficient with programming languages (e.g., MySQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML), content management systems (e.g., WordPress), database management systems (e.g., SQL Server), and developer platforms (e.g., Microsoft .NET)  
• Speak fluent English and  Hausa and can work proficiently in both languages 
• Resident in Katsina or willing to relocate (at own cost) 
• Available for onboarding  by mid-December (to be done onsite) 
• Available for on-site project take-off in January 2023 after the contract has been signed
  

Note: We are committed to improving diversity in the workspace and work to ensure that our team is supportive of our employees. We strongly encourage applications from women.