International Head of Information Technology at ActionAid International

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency formed in 1972. We are a partnership between people in poor and rich countries working together to end poverty and injustice. Today we are working with over 15 million of the world’s poorest and excluded people in 45 countries worldwide to secure their rights to a life free of poverty and injustice, and with the support of half a million donors and supporters. 

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL

DIRECTORATE OF FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

International Head of Information Technology

Location: Johannesburg, Nairobi, London,

Base Salary GBP £54 372 pa (Employment T&Cs may vary by location)

 

Use your extensive experience of running a complex IT department to set the technical direction for ActionAid International and work with Countries, Members and the Secretariat to ensure that technology plays an effective role in helping us achieve our mission.

 

Join us and you will be part of a global team working alongside communities to create long-term positive change for poor and excluded people. It’s a role that will make the most of your IT management expertise as part of an organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of over 15 million people in 45 countries.

 

As Head of Information Technology you will take ownership for the design of our overall IT Systems Architecture including data, application and technical architecture. This will include setting IT standards, identifying what is best delivered as shared services and which as member specific solutions as well as specifying partners/suppliers. You will also work with the AAI Federation to identify and develop new opportunities for technology to improve organisational effectiveness and support the delivery of strategy. Responsible for IT shared services provision, including applications, you will provide guidance and support to Members for member owned (non-shared service) IT systems, and lead the implementation of the IT strategy that focuses on strengthening governance, project management, business critical system enhancement and development, and further supports country capacity development and effective communication and collaboration

 

Of graduate calibre you will have extensive IT management, development and operations experience gained in a complex environment containing multiple systems and architectures. You will be skilled at working with functions to understand objectives, identify needs and provide efficient IT solutions that work commercially as well as technically. A strong project manager you are able deliver multiple requirements to deadline and budget. You must also be effective at leading a diverse and multi-located team. The ability to work with multiple stakeholders and guide collective decision making is essential.

 

If you have the technical expertise to make a significant difference to our organisation we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online via the linkhttp://www.actionaid.org/jobs/international-head-information-technology-0

 

Application Procedures:

 

Further information on this position can be obtained from our website at www.actionaid.org/jobs or from the attached role profile.  

 

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation/cover letter and 2 nominated referees to:financeops.jhb@actionaid.org by no later than the 19^th January, 2015.  Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.  We value all applications, but only short listed candidates will be responded to. ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

 

To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in South Africa, Kenya, or the UK. We will not be able to consider your application if you do not have the right to work in either of these countries

 

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid International will not consider candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.