Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst + Project Assistant

About the Role:To support the Project Managers, Lead Developers and Project officers in the delivery of several distinct projects which require an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who can work autonomously and as part of a team.The Project Assistant will be required to work with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the organisationThe ideal candidate will need to deliver effective, highly competent project support and consistently deliver in a person-centred environment which promotes positive relationships.Responsible for assisting the PM with the development of properly formatted specifications/work items and estimates containing all required technical information and project delivery information.Will work as a liaison among Internal and External stakeholders including clients in order to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and to recommend solutions.Other Roles Include:

Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
Handle requests for information and data
Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
Minute taking
Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments
Prepare agendas for meetings and prepare schedules
Contribute to the work of the organisation as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

1-2 years VERIFIABLE experience in IT Business Analysis and/or IT Project management
Good verbal and written communication skills
Documentation and Administrative Skills
Ability to learn new skills fast
Project management & Team leadership skills

Experience

Very strong knowledge of Microsoft Packages (or similar) – Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Projects, Publisher, Databases, etc
Working in an office environment
Working with clients and the public (face to face or telephone)
Working in a high pressure team
High Level administration & report writing

Key Skills

Ability to prioritise workload and adjust to the needs
Good organisational and communication skills
Accuracy / attention to detail
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Time Management

Other personal competencies

Applicants must have a passion for IT
A can do attitude
Innovative & creative
Self-motivated.
Have good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure
Enthusiastic and flexible
Able to use own initiative

As part of your cover letter, you must answer the following question: Imagine that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is in the process of transiting from a paper based voting system to an electronic voting system; Expatiate on ALL the software, hardware and technology solutions YOU think would be required to achieve this objective.

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