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Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst Intern and Project Assistant

Bincom is a fast growing ICT solutions and consulting firm focused on the best use of technology (old,new, emerging, and future) to solve client issues. We are focused on a global market but are headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst Intern and Project Assistant
Job Location: Lagos
Summary

    We are looking for Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst Intern and Project Assistant to work with our software development team.


About the Role
    To support the Project Manager 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.
    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 assist the project managers in their key role of working 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.
    The Project Assistant will be required to work with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the organisation
    The ideal candidate will need to assist to deliver effective, highly competent project support and consistently deliver in a person-centred environment which promotes positive relationships.

The ideal candidate will assist in all or some of the of the following:
    Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
    Handle requests for information and data
    Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
    Minute taking
    Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments
    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
    Prepare agendas for meetings and prepare schedules
    Contribute to the work of the organisation as appropriate.


Qualifications and Requirements
    Tech Savvy with a Passion for IT
    Past experience in IT Business Analysis and/or IT Project management is required (Informal / Pre-Graduation but VERIFIABLE experience will suffice)
    Documentation and Administrative Skills
    Ability to learn new skills fast
    Good verbal and written communication skills
    Social Media and Visual Content Enthusiast.
    This is a short term internship (6 months – 1 year contract) position. Suitable for industrial attachment (minimum 6 months), NYSC , Fresh Graduates and Trainees.

Experience, Skills & Personal Competencies:
    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
    Report writing Skills
    Ability to priorities workload and adjust to the needs
    Good organisational and communication skills
    Accuracy / attention to detail
    Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
    Communication Skills
    Social media skills
    Adaptability
    Time Management
    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

Important Information
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.