Main Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for developing and implementing information technology strategies and policies in line with the organizational needs of a future-focused digitally driven financial institution. The Director, IT provides leadership, vision and direction for the development and implementation of an enabling information and communications technology environment to optimally use ICT to deliver the organizations’ products and services.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an integrated enterprise-wide ICT strategy to support the achievement of the organization’s mandate and overarching strategy.
• Map, plan and maintain the organizations’ enterprise architecture to optimize the department’s resource utilization.
• Oversee, in conjunction with heads of user departments, the planning and execution of IT projects and initiatives which improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency and service delivery.
• Oversee the acquisition of all ICT solutions for the organization; maintain good working relationships with vendors and negotiate with vendors on the organizations’ behalf.
• Continually review the organizations’ ICT environment and engage with senior management to identify and recommend opportunities to cost-effectively improve the organizations’ ability to execute its mandate and strategy.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the appropriate cybersecurity processes, procedures, protocols, and equipment to ensure the safety of the organizations’ data as well as that of its customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Formulate, compile and manage the department’s budget to ensure availability and development of resources to meet the businesses’ evolving needs.
• Review ICT needs and makes recommendations for delivery strategies including outsourcing.
• Collaborate with internal customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology to improve business processes, promote the strategic use of information technology, and optimize the use technology within the organization.
•  Provide specialist advice when required, advising on solutions to technical problems in order to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the design, installation, upgrading, operation, control, maintenance, and effective use of all ICT systems across the organization.
• Establish and oversee the implementation of security processes and procedures including access, data recovery and operational back-ups to ensure the security and integrity of the organizations’ data.
• Review end-user   requirements   and   suggest   ICT   solutions   which   will   optimize   the organizations’ use of ICT.
• Liaise with ISP and infrastructure network service providers to implement value for money networking solutions for the organizations’ network of properties.
• Works closely with user departments in the development of ICT capabilities to manage systems and applications.
• Monitor delivery of services from consultants and contractors and negotiate and manage Service Level Agreements to protect the organizations’ interests.
• Manage major ICT projects, champion the use of ICT throughout the organization and develop clear criteria to evaluate the success of ICT projects.

UNDERTAKE OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AS DIRECTED BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related area.
• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related area is an added advantage.
• Specialist qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Engineer or CISCO Certified Professional is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years’ experience in a bank or other mass market financial institution including at least three (3) years at senior management level.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience leading data management and digital transformation exercises is highly desirable.

Competencies:

• IT Governance, disaster recovery, risk and compliance Enterprise architecture evaluation, planning and implementation Network, systems and database management.
• Analytical and diagnostic skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Team leadership
• Communication, impact and influence Budgetary and financial control Change management.

Submissions:  

If you meet the requirements of the above stated position, please follow the below link to apply:

https://bsb.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities

For any further enquiries, you may contact Human Capital Office @ +267 367 0160/ 0132/ 0158

CLOSING DATE: 17^th May 2024