Scope of the Position
The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions in the Fund. This will include directing all IT operations to meet directorates, departmental and regional requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions as may be needed. He will report to the Director General
Key duties and responsibilities
v Manages the Directorate of Information Technology by formulating short and long term programs for the Directorate and supervising the implementation of such programme;
v Formulates for Board approval the Fund’s Information Technology Policies and guidelines for use in the application of Information Technology in the Fund’s activities, and takes measures to ensure that such policies and guidelines are adhered to;
v Facilitates the application of modern information technology in all aspects of the Fund Management and ensure that such application is constantly updated;
v Assists all business units in solving problems related to the use of information technology equipment and systems and take measures to ensure that information management in the Fund is secure;
v Monitors the use of information technology in the Fund, and takes measures to prevent the occurrence of problems;
v Advises Director General and the Board on all matters pertaining to Information Technology Management, and ensures that both are appraised of opportunities and threats that have a bearing on the Management of information in the Fund;
v Prepares periodical reports outlining the performance of the Directorate and the use of Information Technology in the Fund;
v Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Director General from time to time.
The following distinct areas of expertise and experience are required:
• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• A minimum period of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, ten (10) of which in a senior managerial position in a reputable organization and related eld.
• Strong leadership skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Project Management skills.
