Overview
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.
Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.
Job Position: Lead Data Center Operations Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Job Requirements
- University Degree in Telecommunications / Electrical Electronics Engineering / Computer Science (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
- Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between
- 3+ years’ experience in Telecommunications Operations management
- 3+ years’ in operation support, installations and commissioning
- Proven experience of working with multiple suppliers/vendors/ partners
- Advanced knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architecture/technologies
- Sound understanding of project management
- Proficient at report writing, creating and presenting presentations
- Strong communicator and able to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies.
- Ability to propose systems design and configuration improvements
- Curious and exposure in new and emerging technologies
- Negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and handle multiple priorities
- Capable of supporting hundreds of systems both virtual and physical
- Ability to plan, organize and document complex system designs
- High attention to details and strong ability to resolve systems issues
- Good communicator and able to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies
- Advanced knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architecture/technologies
- Sound understanding of project management
- Knowledge of Data Centre management will be an advantage
Work Experience:
- At least 4 years’ experience in Telecommunications Operations management
- Minimum of 4+ years’ in operation support, installations and commissioning
- Proven experience of working with multiple suppliers/vendors/ partners
- Experience of supporting a business contract and/or providing support to a professional function
- Significant experience in developing and implementing new FM strategy, plans and systems
- Experience of Safety Management systems
- Experience in writing Asset Management
- Strategy, processes, procedures, Business Cases and Strategy Papers
- Strong ability to collaborate with peers and
- stakeholders around system designs, capacity, road maps and resource allocation
- Significance leadership experience in the
- planning and delivery of building and services maintenance
- Experience working in the Telecommunications industry with a track record of technical achievement
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure automation
- Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian and global Information Technology Industry especially Telecommunications
- Strong experience as a line manager and a coach leading diverse teams
Other Requirements:
- Customer Focus
- Tech-savvy
- Action orientation
- Drive results
- Cultivate Innovation
- Ability to optimize work processes
- Resilience
- Self-Development
- Nimble Learning
- Ensures Accountability
- Develops Talent
- Drives Engagement
- Drives Vision & Purpose
- Excellent Decision Quality
Application Deadline
3rd June, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: JBAKARE@IPNXNIGERIA.NET using the job title as the subject of the mail.
