IT Operations Procurement Assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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IT Operations Procurement Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Contract: On-site NRS Contract (IITA/P&C/NRS2025-003)

Closing Date: 17 March 2025

Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below:

Position: IT Operations Procurement Assistant

Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Duties:

  • Adopt ITIL best practice to handle all IT procurement-related requests efficiently via ServiceDesk, telephone, email, CRM end-user portal (Freshworks), or electronic shop.
  • Respond to IT procurement requests accurately, ensuring seamless coordination with the Supply Chain for timely processing and fulfillment.
  • Assist the Manager, ITSM in managing IT stock levels and ensuring timely replenishment.
  • Support the Manager, ITSM in generating monthly procurement reports, covering stock levels, replenishments, and sales.
  • Perform desktop fixes, software installations, system configurations, endpoint protection updates, and application upgrades.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of hardware failures, repairs, installations, and removals.
  • Ensure the IT asset register remains up-to-date and that disposals comply with IITA Disposal Strategy.
  • Act as a liaison between Supply Chain representatives, external IT vendors, and service providers.
  • Assist in patching computers, peripherals, printers, A/V systems, and software applications.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualification:

BSc/HND in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or other engineering-related courses. Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a similar role. Professional certifications in Service Management (CompTIA, ITIL, MCP, MCTS, and Programming Language) are required.

Competencies:

  • Excellent client relations and management skills.
  • Experience in IT Procurement and asset management.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Client Technologies Management (Windows 7, 8, 10, 11).
  • Good interpersonal and client relations skills.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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