SOS Children's Villages International Jobs in Ethiopia
SOS Children's Villages International Director of Information & Communication Technology /Ior ESAF Jobs in Ethiopia
Context of the positionEstablished in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.
Within the Eastern and Southern Africa region, SOS CV International is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and has member associations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somali/Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola and Madagascar
Reporting to the International Director, and member of regional management team, the regional ICT Director is the head of ICT function, directing both strategic as well day to day outcomes of ICT across the region.
In addition to directly supervising a team of regional ICT advisors, the regional ICT Director also provides functional supervision to ICT focal points in the member associations.
Mission of the position:
The Director of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) leads the regional ICT Function and ensures
Best in class functional input and support for the International Office Region
A flawless roll-out and execution of global policies, processes and projects and their translation into regional requirements where necessary
Provides information relevant to regional management for steering and decision making.
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 env
Contribute to further development the SOS ICT strategy, ensure its implementation and monitor its implementation on regional as well as on Member Association 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
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 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
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**
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, Telecommunications, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming would be considered
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.
In depth knowledge of IT applications, systems and software.
Positive, energetic self-starter with high level of personal drive and resilience.
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; SOS Children's Villages International Director of Information & Communication Technology /Ior ESAF Jobs in Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 May 2017
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