Team Lead, Technology and Innovation at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Discovery Cycle Professionals is a global network of Experienced Consultants, Academics, and Technocrats assembled to provide world-class Knowledge-Based Services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Technology and Innovation

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Number of Subordinates: 2
Reports to: Project Lead
Position start date: Immediately
Job Type: Full Time

Main Function

• Provide all the necessary support needed for the smooth implementation of the Technology and Innovation Unit.

Role Responsibilities
Role and Task Complexities:

• Provide direction in development and deployment of technologies in the project.
• Web application development and management of existing web application.
• Setting up and management of ERP Systems
• Troubleshoot and analyze application and database logs and configuration files.
• Integrate core solution with third-party applications/dependencies such as SMSC (Short Message Service Centre), Intelligent Network (IN).
• Actively involved in front end, technical and non-technical back office IT issues management for both internal and external customers
• Involved in data reconciliation activities with third-party applications/solutions
• Ensure safe and proper custody and maintenance of company IT assets.
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualification and Experience

• BSc/BTech Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent.
• Experience with a multi-site network (at least 3 sites) with a minimum of 20 users is highly desirable.
• Experience in:
  • Web Development with good knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, PHP & SQL
  • Setting up and management of ERP Systems
  • Integrating systems using APIs – Integration with Payment Gateways will be an advantage.
  • Server Environment & Active Directory Management - Microsoft OS – Server & Client (Windows98 to Windows 10, Server 2008 - 2016, Exchange), Sharepoint, Active Directory and Domain Management
  • Microsoft Applications (MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Project)
  • Linux Administration (Kali & Ubuntu)
  • Data Analysis and Digital Forensic using tools like Talend, IDEA and Google Refine.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• 3 years’ work experience in a related field

Skills/Physical Competencies:

• Ability to engage and manage clients
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• The ability to multitask and work as a team
• Decision-making skills
• Good planning and time management skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of graphic designing industry software

Behavioural Qualities:

• Tactical and interpersonal
• Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
• Continual self-development
• Goal and quality oriented

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (CV and cover letter with the Job Title as Subject) via email to: [email protected]