SOS Children's Villages International Director of information & communication technology /Eastern and Southern Africa Office Jobs in Ethiopia

SOS Children's Villages International Director of information & communication technology /Eastern and Southern Africa Office Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 20 Feb 2019

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

Key performance areas and main 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 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

Support the International Competence Centre in steering the De-Centralized Development Centers

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

Capacity Building

Ensure capacity building measures in the region, in MAs and for Business Analysts

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 customization 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

Align with International Office on current ICT issues

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

Position Requirements/Required knowledge and capabilities

Masters in Computer Science or related field

A minimum of 10 years’ progressive work experience in software development, network development and managing international projects

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

Willingness and ability to travel in the region and from time to time internationally

The incumbent must be innately passionate about children’s rights and international development

Preferred knowledge and capabilities:

Experience in a decentralized multi-cultural organization

Coaching and training skills

How to apply:

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please send your detailed e-mail application with three traceable references by close of business 20th February 2019 through, ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org

SOS Children's Villages International Director of information & communication technology /Eastern and Southern Africa Office Jobs in Ethiopia