ICT Expert at Deloitte

Requisition code: NG159962
Location: Abuja
Direct Report: PMO/Results Management Lead
Business Unit: General

Programme Description

• Deloitte is leading a power sector transformation programme which has been established by a development agency to support reform within Nigeria’s power sector. Key objectives of the reform programme include addressing gas to power challenges, competitive procurement of clean and conventional energy, utility distribution sector reform, and off-grid electricity access. Ideally, the project will enable 10,000 MW of new-rehabilitated electricity generation capacity, and 3 million new electricity connections, enabling reliable and affordable electricity access to millions of people for the first time.

Position Description

• The ICT expert will undertake a review of the overall ICT activities of Abuja and Eko Discos and to comment on the effectiveness of the interventions recommended under the Power Africa PATRP program. The ICT Consultant will produce a comprehensive report detailing his/her findings from the reviews conducted.

Position Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive review of the ICT systems currently being used by AEDC and Eko. This review should include both centralized and decentralized “stand alone” systems.
• Review the discos plans for the implementation of new systems.
• Review the current organizational structure of each ICT Department together with any planned changes.
• Review safety/security protocols including, but not limited to, prevention of unauthorized access and system backup procedures.
• Review the disco’s approach to the procurement of both hardware and software. Does the disco have a standardized approach to the purchase of hardware and software?
• Review the Disco Transition Plan produced under the Power Africa PATRP project and determine the level of implementation of this plan in respect to recommendations relating to the ICT function.

What Impact Will You Make?

• Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Educational Requirements

• This project requires a senior level ICT expert, with at least 5-years experience in working with ICT systems in electricity distribution companies or comparable infrastructure companies (e.g., telecoms).
• The expert should have a college degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Systems, or comparable discipline.

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities:

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Competitive Edge - Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement
• Inspirational Leadership - Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others.

Required Skills:

• Collect, process, evaluate, and summarize scientific and technical data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
• Ability to examine and interpret scientific, technical, and complex guidelines, documents, records and reports
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and produce concise, accurate and impartial reports, narratives, summaries and recommendations
• Communicate, verbally and in writing, scientific and technical terminology into terms understandable to the general public
• Work independently within established guidelines, prioritize and coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines
• Work cooperatively with others; build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work; respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
• Effectively represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public, local business community and other government agencies
• Use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
• Use appropriate interpersonal style and approach to ensure team cohesiveness and cooperation.

Benefits

• At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.