Company Profile

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

Job Description

Job Summary
Provide leadership and advice to National Office Leadership Team on ICT Developments, Policy Issues and their impact on the National Office operations and strategy and provide leadership and management to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) unit.

The Package

• The position is based in Accra with some level of domestic/international travel.
• The position comes with an attractive salary package.
• S/He reports to the Support Services Coordinator.
• Provides supervision to 7 Network, Systems and Service Desk Administrators and 4 ICT officers.

• Develop and maintain a National Office ICT Strategy and related policies and standards.
• Manage the introduction, implementation and support of appropriate information and communication technology in the National Office.
• Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate ICT Infrastructure and Connectivity solutions for both head office and field offices.
• Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate Business Applications that support critical business processes.
• Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate security systems that ensure Network, Systems and Data Security from internal and external security threats.
• Work with the Regional and Global ICT Teams to Leverage global ICT resources to access specialized network or applications support.
• Maintain an aggregated view of all significant/major ICT projects’ status and schedule for implementation and support across the National Office.

Required Skills or Experience

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineer or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5 years of working experience, 2 of which should be in a supervisory role in a busy environment.

• Must have strong IT skills
• Solid Project Management experience
• Ability to manage an ICT/MIS department in a busy environment
• Must have strong leadership qualities and ability to manage an IT team
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
• Good knowledge in the management of Project Budgets
• Working knowledge of Lotus Notes Administration and Internet systems.