Information Technology (IT) Intern & Project Assistant at Bincom

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) Intern & Project Assistant
Job Location: Onikan, Lagos
Employment type: Fixed term contract with option

Job Description

• We are looking for Information Technology (IT) Intern + 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.
• 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.
• 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 ideal candidate will assist in all or some of the of the following:

• 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

• 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)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Social Media and Visual Content Enthusiast.
• Documentation and Administrative Skills
• Ability to learn new skills fast
• Fluent Hausa

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 prioritise 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

Note: This is a short term paid internship ( 6 months - 1 year contract) position. Suitable for industrial attachment (minimum 6 months), NYSC, Fresh Graduates and Trainees.