Plan International ICT Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Plan International ICT Manager Jobs in Ethiopia


Role Purpose

  • Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.

  • We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives.

  • We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.

    Accountabilities

  • Develops and leads the implementation of the country level ICT strategy or annual work plan based on the Global ICT strategy, ensuring that relevant operational plans and working modalities exist to support the overall organizational business delivery

  • Develops a country level ICT Business Continuity Plan (Disaster Recovery Plan)

  • Develops a digitization implementation plan to automate office operations and the support the use of digital technologies in projects and programs to be undertaken in the Program Areas. Develops an effective countrywide ICT Infrastructure and manages the overall ICT service provision in the country

  • Building on, implementing and communicating PIE’s ICT strategy, policies, procedures, systems and tools, ensuring these are tailored and adapted to suit the realities and needs across all levels of the organisation

  • Oversees the delivery, continuity, information security, risk management and effective support of ICT infrastructure and systems comprising a) desktops, laptops, servers, printers, routers, switches b) Corporate Applications ( Such as ERP and MERL systems); and c) a variety of software licences (such as Microsoft Office,; Microsoft Windows Professional; Microsoft Windows Server; etc.)

  • Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems

  • Provides strategic input to the budget planning processes, advising on the allocation and control of financial resources and maintaining overall responsibility for the ICT budget in the Country Office

  • Supports well managed and high performing ICT team, contributing to
    work planning, and performance management of ICT staff

  • Builds the digital skills and country ICT capacity, aligned to Plan’s strategic directions, global strategic ICT plan, corporate policies and local priorities as an integral part of the Country Strategic Plan.

  • Mentor, manage and ensure IT operations and support staff are well trained and perform their responsibilities in line with defined policies and procedures

  • Works closely with country leadership and extended leadership teams on the country’s business priorities to make ICT an effective strategic enabler for the implementation of the CSP

  • Participates and provides inputs in the development and implementation of the global ICT strategy and the implementations of the global ICT priorities at country level

    Indicators of Success

  • Regular ICT Operation and Systems Management reports to senior leadership

  • ICT Work Plans and strategies in place

  • Corporate systems and ICT services meet the needs of the organisation

  • ICT Policies, Procedures and guidelines in place.

  • Resilient Country ICT Infrastructure

  • Adherence to corporate IT Operational Management standards, ICT policies, design and architectures

  • Digitization criteria for use in place

  • Use of digital technologies for office automation

    Skills Specific to the Post

  • ICT technical skills in infrastructure and applications

  • Understanding of Plan’s business processes and strategic objectives

  • Proven knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Office 365, Exchange server, Networking and communication Technologies.

  • Database Administration skills

  • Ability to understand and communicate context and opportunities for ICT in development and ICT innovation for programs

  • Project Management Skills

  • Leadership and team building skills

    Competencies

  • Believe in the potential of all people to succeed if given the right support and willingness to multi-task.

  • Able to perform under stress, innovative, build relationships, communicate effectively, coach and mentor, facilitate change, develop teams, initiate action, strategic decision making, planning and organizing.

  • Lead through vision and mission and a personal commitment to children’s development and protection.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Plan International ICT Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

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