Principal Officer, IT at National Development Planning Commission (NDPC)

• Coordinate the design and development of procedures, standards and guidelines to support the implementation of ICT systems within the organization
•  Approve and recommend technical specifications for the requisitioning, procurement and the deployment of equipment, software resources and other ICT systems for NDPC.
•  Coordinate the design and implementation of security measures to protect the ICT installation, infrastructure, and systems of NDPC

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must possess a Master’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, IT or relevant field as applicable from a recognized Tertiary Institution
•  Must have a minimum of nine (9) years post qualification working experience of which at least three (3) have been in senior management.
•  Membership of a recognised and relevant professional body.
•  Knowledge of human resources, management, procurement, supply chain management, information technology and systems as applicable.
•  Knowledge of budget and financial management principles and practices, specifically of the Public Financial Management Act 2016, the National Labour Act, Internal Audit Agency Act and the Public Procurement Act.
•  Proficiency in the use of computers and an understanding of systems management.
•  Knowledge in ICT including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis softwares.

Competencies in (Principal Officers):

•  The Labour Laws, Financial Administration, Internal Audit Agency and the Public Procurement Acts
•  Leadership, Organisational, Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
•  Performance Management skills
•  Negotiation, Collective bargaining and lobbying skills
•  project and programmes management
•  ICT skills