APPLICATION SUPPORT OFFICER AT FOOD CONCEPTS PLC | APPLICATION SUPPORT OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

Job Description:

• We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Support Officer to support our Application and Data infrastructure.
• The Application Support Officer provides day-to-day operational support for all business applications within the organization.
• Working closely with the IT Projects and Enterprise Manager, the role ensures stability, performance, and effective use of enterprise systems by providing technical support, monitoring system health, coordinating issue resolution, and supporting application administration across departments

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Application Support & Operations:

• Provide first- and second-line support for business applications such as ERP, POS, HR systems, finance applications, CRM, and other enterprise tools.
• Log, track, and resolve application-related incidents and service requests in line with SLAs.
• Escalate complex issues to the Application Support Manager or vendors and follow through to resolution.
• Monitor application performance and report system anomalies or recurring issues.

Application Administration:

• Support the administration of applications, including user account setup, role-based access control, and permissions management.
• Assist with configuration, routine maintenance, and system housekeeping activities.
• Ensure application data accuracy by performing routine checks and validations.
• Support application upgrades, patches, and releases under the guidance of the Application Support Manager.

Integration & Data Support

• Assist in monitoring integrations between applications (e.g., POS to ERP, HR to payroll, inventory to finance).
• Help identify and report data synchronization issues and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Support data extraction and basic reporting for business users when required.

User Support & Training:

• Serve as a key point of contact for end users, providing guidance on system usage and best practices.
• Assist in developing user guides, FAQs, and knowledge-based articles.
• Support onboarding and refresher training sessions for users on enterprise applications.
• Promote user adoption and proper system usage across the organization.

Key Performance Indicators

• Incident Resolution/ Response Time
• Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)
• Process Control & Compliance Score
• User Satisfaction Score (IT Services)
• Policy and SOP Coverage/Implementation
• Employee Training Coverage
• Change Success Rate

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in application support, IT service desk, or systems administration.
• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise applications such as ERP, POS, HRIS, finance, or CRM systems.
• Basic understanding of databases (SQL), system integrations, and application workflows.

Qualifications and Skills:

•  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Professional Requirements:
Certifications:

• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, or other application-specific certifications
• Service desk or IT support certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+)

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good understanding of business processes and how applications support them
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to system integrity.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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