Systems Administrator at ECOWAS Commission

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Job Code: 20000169

Institution: ECOWAS Commission

Grade: P3/P4

Agency: N/A

Annual Salary: UA49,106.81 / USD77,480.72 - UA56,591.37 / USD 89,289.87

Status: Permanent

Department: Internal Services

Directorate: Directorate of Information, Technology Service

Division: N/A

Line Supervisor: PO, Operations, Infrastructure and Maintenance

Supervising: IT Assistants (2)

Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria

Applications should be sent to: b52systemadministrator@ecowas.int

Role Overview

Under the direct supervision of the PO, Operations, Infrastructure and Maintenance, the incumbent will support multiuser computing environments and ensure the smooth operation of IT services within ECOWAS...

Role and Responsibilities

  • Identification of system problems, anticipate potential issues, repair systems and software.
  • Maintenance and adequate security protocols for ECOWAS’s intranets and entire IT systems.
  • Provide ITIL Service disciplines, covering Incident, Problem and Change Management.
  • Manage rollout and support of desktop devices, including laptops and printers...

Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of a Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE + Security) is an advantage.
  • At least five (5) years of experience supporting IT infrastructure and service delivery.
  • Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), and patch management.

Age Limit

Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS Key Competencies

  • Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view.
  • Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork.
  • Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner.
  • Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks.

Assessment Method

Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.

Method of application:

Applications that must include (All are Mandatory) :

  1. the Application form (JOB APPLICATION FORM)
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. A cover letter.
  • All should be sent by email to b52systemadministrator@ecowas.int before the deadline.
  • The application will not be considered if one of the Mandatory documents is not attached.
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