SOS Children's Village International - Director of Information and Technology - Jobs in Ethiopia
SOS Children's Village International - Director of Information and Technology - Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionSOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages.
As a non-governmental social development organisation we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Governance and Strategy
Ensure alignment of regional ICT activities with the global SOS strategy and steer the objective to reach an efficient and competitive work environment in MAs
Contribute to further development the SOS ICT strategy, ensure its implementation and monitor its implementation on regional as well as on MA level
Contribute to the further development of the global "Roadmap for ICT systems standardization" and monitor its implementation in the region
Participate in global ICT planning and management processes and represent the region
Participate in regional planning and management processes and ensure alignment of MAs
Perform regional ICT cost controlling and advocate adequate ICT budgets
Steer and support NA ICT planning and budgeting
Coordinate country and region-wide ICT activities, ensure collaboration with other INGOs on ICT topics
Consult regional management in ICT issues, promote and advocate for ICT potential and benefits.
Consult the programme team on ICT4D projects planning, design and implementation.
Capacity Building
Ensure capacity building measures in the region, in MAs and for National ICT Managers.
Identify, advocate and manage innovation in the area of ICT to gain higher efficiency as well as competitive advantage and an efficient as well as competitive work environment
Promote regional ICT knowledge and best practice sharing
Ensure consultation and support of member associations in developing and maintaining their local ICT systems in line with global standards.
Software Development
Ensure global databases and information systems customisation based on regional needs as well as contribution to global data base development
Oversee development of regional databases in line with global guidelines, with special focus on ICT4D applications
Ensure capacity
building in software development
Network Services
Develop polices and guidelines for advanced network management and connectivity solutions.
Manage and develop regional collaboration and communication systems in line with global standards
Ensure similar standards and secure systems for operational efficiency in Regional Offices and MAs
People management responsibility
Lead the team of co-workers in the function in the region, managing the performance and ensuring development of direct reports
Competencies:
Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven
Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication, skills
Strong Information Technology project and process management skills.
Proven experience on ICT4D projects design and implementation
Advanced knowledge of connectivity & network management solutions
In depth knowledge of IT applications, systems and software.
Positive, energetic self-starter with high level of personal drive and resilience.
Ability and willingness to regularly travel Internationally (mainly in ESAF region)
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master's) in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, information System Management, A relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s), in combination with additional 8 years relevant work experience, (Master's)
Certification and/or proven experience in one of these several ICT technical competencies: ICT Project Management, Business Analytics, Information Security, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming would be considered an asset.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates.
Applications should be submitted electronically indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line and send to the address given.
All applications should be submitted not later than 27th May 2019
Candidates who responded to earlier advertisement need not re-apply.
Applications that are late, do not have a CV or certificates attached will be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.
Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org
This recruitment is under the ESAF regional office terms and condition for expatriates
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