Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 09 Oct 2017
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.
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 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
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 an asset.
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.
A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
How to apply:
NB Candidates who applied on the previous advert do not need to apply. If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as Single Document .Applications that are late, do not have 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.
Email to: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to:ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org
All applications should be submitted not later than 9 October 2017