Job Openings at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), 21st February, 2019


Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states). We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Head, Enterprise & Business Application Location: Ibadan - Oyo Specialization: Enterprise & Business ApplicationJob Description
  • To manage the development, build, configuration, customization, integration and testing of solutions based on functional and technical specifications to meet quality & performance requirements
  • To ensure that the solutions meet quality, performance, architectural and functional requirements
Responsibilities
  • Facilitates the implementation of various software packages (billing systems, accounting applications, prepaid vending, procurement applications, etc.)
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures to guide the deployment of software applications
  • Ensures that the organisation has a systematic approach toward examining new technologies and utilizing core IT assets that address both the fundamental business goals and persistent business needs
  • Provides management and oversight of multiple complex technology projects (software deployment) - identifies potential points of resistance or confusion and develops specific plans to mitigate or address concerns
  • Assists in managing the Enterprise Applications budget and provides input in the administration of related budgets
  • Liaises with vendors to ensure optimum services are delivered according to contractual terms
  • Coordinates the testing of software programs and applications
  • Communicates with network and server administrators, vendors, end-users, and software developers to ensure quality assurance
  • Manages the dissemination of information on best practices for application usage
  • Manage the service level management process; ensure implementation of SLAs and OLAs
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree
  • Required Experience 10 - 15 years
  • Proven architecture modelling skills
  • Good understanding of the application architecture standards and components
  • Broad knowledge of development platforms, languages and technologies
  • Advanced level knowledge of architecture, planning, testing and deploying solutions
  • Good understanding of application technologies and cross-platform integration
  • Good knowledge of EA Modelling and Management tools, Oracle Databases, Microsoft technologies and applications
  • Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of software development life-cycle
Job Title: System Administrator Location: Ibadan - Oyo Job Description
  • Work closely with project management, technical services and support group, external vendor partners and the client to ensure a smooth implementation and transition of servers and related products in line with IBEDC policies.
Responsibilities
  • Respond to and resolve server and operating system issues assigned through the ticketing system
  • Identify technical environment issues and implement solutions to mitigate problems.
  • Perform routine proactive server maintenance activities including firmware upgrades, patching etc.
  • Research and test recurring problems, determine anomalies within supported software applications
  • Update and create technical product trouble-shooting documentation.
  • Assists with input on small scale server projects
  • Analytical, technical and administrative work in the planning, design and installation of new and existing computer systems
  • Identify complex technical environment issues and implement permanent resolutions to mitigate problems.
  • Perform advanced proactive server maintenance activities including HP blade chassis maintenance, cluster/high availability maintenance etc.
  • Optimize company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary.
  • Develop processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server environment.
  • Build servers based on the designs developed by working closely with the project team to gather and interpret specifications for server hardware and software.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree
  • Required Experience 10 - 15 years
  • Excellent co-ordination and organization skills
  • Quality experience in writing various scripting languages
  • Understanding of the business of IBEDC and related businesses in the electricity sector
  • Knowledge of Utilities Industry
  • Strategic planning and Business Development (services and products)
  • Strong Customer Relation Management skills
  • Knowledge of Marketing & Customer Insights
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Good interpersonal , negotiation and communications skills
  • Knowledge of billing /collection practices, procedures, and basic software in billing reconciliation
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant billing applications utilized by IBEDC
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Application Deadline 7th March, 2019
Note
  • When the page opens, click on "Click here see vacancies" and select "preferred job title" to apply accordingly
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.