The Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited commenced operations in Nigeria in 1929 and has developed and operates generation, transmission and distribution systems to supply areas within the Plateau State and adjacent states. It is an investor-owned electric utility company with a generation capacity of 175GWhrs per annum from both hydro-electric and thermal sources of power.
Job Overview
- Responsible for planning, development, implementation and performance monitoring of information technology systems across NESCO’s functions and processes, thereby enabling the achievement of its performance objectives and goals.
Responsibilities
The Lead, Information Technology shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:
- Provide a company-wide source of expertise on information technology and communications to ensure that managers and staff have the best possible information for effective decision making
- Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic and business plans, particularly in relation to IT Service Desk and Support, Infrastructure and Network, Cybersecurity, Application Development and Support, and Business Intelligence and Analytics, in support of the company’s mission and core objectives
- Oversee the planning, development/procurement, implementation and maintenance of company-wide information and communications systems which enable the company’s functions and processes, within specified timelines, budget and resource requirements
- Coordinate and collaborate proactively with other Heads of Departments to understand the requirements for information technology enablement, and make provision for the development/procurement/implementation and maintenance of such application systems
- Coordinate and collaborate proactively with other departmental heads to understand training needs of users of different application systems and ensure the provision of adequate user-level training, before, during and after the implementation of information technology application systems
- Ensure that all information technology application systems, existing and future procurements operate in and conform to the international standards and norms of governance and security
- Ensure that all users of any information technology application system operating within the company adhere to the basic minimum requirements with regard to information security and document control
- Develop and maintain an operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of the budget to ensure that financial targets are met
- Keep abreast of new trends and developments in the area of information technology, in general and industry specific information technology trends in electricity utilities
- Direct and supervise the staff of the information technology department to ensure that they are well motivated and receive all necessary training and development to enable them carry out their responsibilities to the required standard
- Monitor the department’s performance through key performance measures
- Ensure provision of adequate resources for various activities in the department
- Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head, Corporate Services
- Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Head, Corporate Services
Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- First degree (B.SC) or H.N.D + PGD and Masters in the same field in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any relevant field
- Post-Graduate Degree and Professional Certifications is an added advantage
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in management/ Implementation of IT applications, preferably in a utility company
Attributes and Competencies
- Computing and user support
- Database design and administration
- Networking administration
- Server administration
- Programming and application development
- Hardware configuration
- Application support and maintenance
- Information security
- Communication and interpersonal relations
- Supervisory/managerial skills
- Problem solving and decision making
Method of Application
Eligible candidates meeting the required minimum qualifications and experience outlined above for the positions should submit their Applications, under Confidential Concise Cover Letter outlining how the Applicant meets the requirements for the strategic leadership position and providing a written consent to be subjected to whatever recruitment probity checks necessary, either by courier or e-mail, enclosing Copies of Academic & Professional Certificates, a Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees of good standing, and a Copy of a valid Identification Document (ID) such as a National ID or Passport.
Applications should be forwarded to the address below, to be received no later than close of business on Monday 22nd August 2025:
- The Managing Director,
- Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited
- 10, Barkin Ladi Road
- P. O. Box 15
- Bukuru, Jos South,
- Plateau State
- Nigeria
- With Electronic Copies to: E-Mail Address -: [email protected]
- Applicants are required to submit a single PDF document named ‘[Full Name] – [Job Position] – Application’,
- Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.