StrongMinds Information Technology Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
StrongMinds Uganda looking for “Information Technology Director”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before June 30, 2023.
StrongMinds is a social enterprise founded in 2013 that treats depression in low-income women and adolescents by providing group interpersonal therapy (IPT-G), delivered by lay community health workers. StrongMinds is the only organization scaling a cost-effective solution to the depression epidemic in Africa.
StrongMinds Information Technology Director Jobs 2023
The StrongMinds has published a job vacancy announcement on June 15, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Information Technology Director to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | StrongMinds |
| Position | Information Technology Director |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | June 30, 2023 |
StrongMinds Job Vacancy 2023
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s information technology including strategy, planning, project management, operations, including data management, and business solutions delivery.
- Provide technology vision and leadership for deploying IT initiatives, ranging from streamlining data collection to improving internal communications as well as heading the organization towards system integration, that enhance cost effectiveness, compliance, and security.
- Implement systems, utilizing internal IT staff and external consultants, to support business needs, communication and support of users, staff supervision, and the management of daily operations.
- Lead the team in delivery of all IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, including managing and monitoring IT service level agreements (SLAs) and service level objectives (SLOs)
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of software and technology solutions, including development, testing, and deployment.
- Ensure that the technology needs of the 200+ person staff plus thousands of volunteers in Africa and the U.S. are comprehensively supported.
- Partner with peers responsible for the data, analytics, and program delivery functions to analyze business requirements and improve systems to meet the needs of the business.
- Accountable for the corporate IT function, including management of core IT operations, HR and financial systems, service desk, networking and facilities, hardware management, project management, and IT compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Oversee management of the IT asset inventory and ensure that all IT assets are properly tracked, maintained, and disposed of as necessary.
- Ensure that technical operational problems are resolved in a timely manner, by supervising the IT support staff and ensuring that all support requests are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
- Set the strategy and technical roadmap for the department, planning investments and improvements. Responsible for driving the KPIs for the IT function.
- Develop the annual information technology budget and make sure that the information technology function operates within that budget and report out monthly on budget versus actual.
- Reduce costs through efficient internal operations, well-rationalized investment, and business enablement.
- Manage all information technology related contracts and work with vendors to secure optimal pricing; responsible for requisitions put before the procurement committee.
- Ensure high security and performance of the information technology infrastructure by conducting regular IT audits and reviews to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Position in Organization:
- Department: Operations
- Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer
- Duty Station: Global Office – Kampala
- Application Deadline: 30th June 2023
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of broad information technology experience covering hardware, software development, cloud, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and networking.
- 5 years of prior IT leadership experience.
- Experience in a start-up or growth orientated organization is a plus. • Experience leveraging technology in the healthcare industry is a plus.
- Curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.
- Extremely detail oriented and able to keep track of multiple tasks and issues in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills without compromising on quality.
- Ability to work across geographic and functional lines to collaborate; cross-border experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to synthesize important information efficiently and effectively and ability to convey technology issues to non-technical colleagues.
- Strong interest in the non-profit sector, mental health and more specifically the mission of StrongMinds.
- Experience working in the African context with its limited information technology infrastructure.
- Humility and an eager desire to learn, roll up your sleeves, and contribute to an incredible mission.
How to Apply StrongMinds Information Technology Director Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://theleadershipteam.applytojob.com/apply/byEy7g5DGw/Information-Technology-Director
The Closing Date: June 30, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.strongminds.org |
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