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Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Manager US Non-profit Careers – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Organization: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)
Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Operations
Operations
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit
organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
Job Summary: The Information,
Communications and Technology (ICT) Manager will ensure the overall strategic
coordination, day-to-day management, and key technical oversight of the Country
Program’s (CP’s) ICT and ICT4D (ICT) functions in coordination with the
Regional Information, Communications and Technology Systems Manager (RIM) to
support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. The jobholder
will keenly analyze and anticipate operational and programmatic ICT service
needs and challenges and will introduce cost-effective technology improvement
solutions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service
standards for optimal performance, integrity, security, and strategic alignment
of systems.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage talent and supervise.
Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. - Provide coaching, strategically tailor
individual development plans, and complete performance management for
direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity
for successful support of high quality programming. - The incumbent will plan, design, direct,
and coordinate the installation, configuration, maintenance, availability
and security of the CP’s office ICT environment, including the delivery
network and ICT infrastructure; manage crisis situations to ensure ongoing
ICT enablement of agency business. - Evaluate user needs and system
functionality and ensure that ICT facilities and user devices meet these
needs. Ensure timely and quality service delivery, technical support, and
advice to user requests. - Work closely with program staff to
prioritize and support integration and evolution of ICT solutions in
improving program implementation. - Build and strengthen working relationships
with suppliers, conduct supplier analysis, and assess effectiveness to
ensure third-party services meet CRS business requirements and needs.
Collaborate with Procurement to ensure ICT purchases are in line with CRS
standards and in compliance with donor requirements. Provide strategic
guidance and input to budget development with regard to ICT-related
expenses. - Assess and analyze ICT training needs.
Provide capacity building (training, coaching, on-the-job support, etc.),
remotely or on-site, to staff and partners in ICT-related areas to ensure
efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT applications. - Keenly monitor ICT systems operations in
terms of functionality, security and service delivery and provide
statistical and analytical reports on ICT-related data, metrics, and
trends. Collaborate with relevant staff to ensure inventory of ICT
equipment, hardware, and software is maintained. Monitor functionality,
anticipate supply needs and alert managers.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) Information, Communications and Technology (ICT)
Manager career placement should hold a Master’s degree in IT-related field
(Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information
Systems) required. Equivalent combination of relevant experience and
Bachelor’s degree and/or training/certification may substitute for
advanced education. - Professional Certification requirements
include Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert or equivalent, Cisco
Certified Network Associate or equivalent, Microsoft SharePoint
Foundations or equivalent and ITIL Foundation Certified. - Project Management certification
preferred. - At least five years of progressively
responsible related professional experience. - Significant exposure and experience in
introduction, design, implementation, and adoption of relevant technology
and data management tools. - Demonstrated proficiency in management of
network/server software and hardware devices and platforms. - Expert grasp of evolving communication and
data network/server technologies and tools, as well as backup and disaster
recovery systems. - Previous experience with ITSM and systems
management tools preferred. - Excellent relationship management skills.
Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally with a
strong client-service focus. - Excellent communication skills with the
ability to communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical
manner. - Strategic, analytical, systems thinking,
and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture, make
sound decisions, and offer non-standard solutions. - Strong organization, planning, review, and
monitoring skills. - Able to maintain confidential information.
- Highly proactive, resourceful,
solutions-oriented and results-oriented. - Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS
Staff): Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates
Constructive Relationships, Promotes Learning, Trusting Relationships,
Professional Growth, Partnership, Accountability
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged
to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact
information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org
to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact
information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org
Deadline: 11th
October 2017 by 5:00PM
October 2017 by 5:00PM
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