iVolunteerOverseas - IT/ICT Specialist

VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO have been working in Nigeria since 1958 and was focused on teacher training programmes. Over the years the VSO Nigeria programme grew to implementing not just education programme interventions but Secure Livelihoods, HIV and AIDS..

VSO volunteer will be based with VSO Nigeria's partner organization in Lafia, Nasarawa State and will work with other project partners, schools and communities in two local government areas of the State to implement the national volunteer programme project.

The volunteer will have a range of tasks and activities :

- Support the development of IT/ICT Systems in the IMA4P Project in consultation with the Increasing Market Access for Poor (IMA4P) team

- Design and execute training modules to train national volunteers on IT skills to apply on different project components

- Design and implement web-based communication tools

- Create and maintain networking spaces to promote VSO's IMA4P Project ideas and achievements

- Design a management information system to capture and for facilitation of data analysis so as to generate reports as and when required

- Link other technology platforms for up to date information mainly in relation to trade, markets, agriculture produce

Skills, qualifications and experience required :

Essential :

- Experience in IT Architecture Development (Technology Architecture and Software Architecture)

- Sound general IT technology understanding

- Experience in Project Management

- Good skills in computer maintenance

- Experience in Training on the job

Desirable:

- Experience in developing ICT strategies for organizations

- Some experience of creating web-based tools, mainly related to agricultural products

- Good report writing skills

- Ability to work independently

- Ability to maintain good working relationship

- Creativity in problem solving & conflict resolution

What we offer :

- Home country funded allowance, medical insurance, travel costs, accommodation and an allowance to cover your basic living expenses while overseas according to the destination country

- The chance to gain a new life experience and professional development in an international setting

How to apply:

Before you apply to a VSO placement, you should be aware that this is a skilled-based volunteer position for professionals.

Click here to view the complete job description and to submit your application online : http://www.vsointernational.org/volunteer/vacancies- jobid=a0mD0000007h3EDIAY

Further information on VSO's work in each of the countries we work, additional opportunities and to read volunteer experiences, visit www.ivoindia.org

Application closing date: 13/09/2015