System Integration and Deployment (SID) Senior Advisor (Technical Writer) - Consultant at Chemonics International

Chemonics International - We're one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: System Integration and Deployment (SID) Senior Advisor (Technical Writer) - Consultant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• We are looking for an SID Senior Advisor technical writer consultant who possesses strong technical writing skills and a passion for producing high-quality documentation preferably with experience in software development projects that is appropriate for its intended audience.
• You will work with the internal development team and information system analyst on products and documentation requirements, writing easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, and developer guides.
• Your primary focus will be to create documentation that clarifies the product’s features and benefits, scoping out new products to ensure all necessary information has been included for users to understand what they’re reading quickly and transferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the software product, its features, functionality, and underlying technologies through collaboration with developers and product managers.
• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.
• Write clear, concise, and jargon-free documentation that conveys complex technical concepts in an understandable way.
• Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, and developer guides.
• Create a User guide to help end-users use a variety of applications.
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.
• Create and maintain the information architecture.

Deliverables:

• To produce high-quality documentation for our 2 major software products, Ipolongo and NiMS.
• To illustrate technical concepts in an easy-to-understandable text, diagram, and infographics.
• To create user guides, FAQs, release notes, and other documentation for Ipolongo and NiMS
• Use visuals like screenshots, diagrams, videos, and animations to enhance understanding and engagement.

Job Qualifications

• At least 5 year working experience and 3 years experience in software application development environments.
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation.
• Ability to deliver high-quality documentation paying attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text, diagrams, infographics, and pictures.
• Excellent written skills in English.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Figma, or other diagram applications.
• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
• University Degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Smart and creative in writing
• Ability to creatively write user guides, FAQs, release notes, and other documentation for open-source projects.

Required Soft Skills:

• Paying attention to details.
• Visual diagram, video, and animation

Supervision:

• The System Integration and Deployment Senior Advisor will receive oversight from the System Integration and Deployment Manager.

Working Conditions / Duration of Assignment
The consultant will be needed to cover the development phases required as follows:

• Develop high-quality features documentation, 3PL user guide (for admin and non-admin users), complete system user guide, and System Management Guide for the NiMS system.
• Develop high-quality features documentation, user guides, and SOP for the Ipolongo system.

Duration:

• This is a short-term contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online