World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education and enhance food security.

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.

Key Responsibilities

•   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.

Qualification Required & 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.

Critical Competencies

•   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.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 08 May, 2014

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  WV is an equal opportunity employer.

•   We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals.
•   Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.