DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – Office Of The Auditor -General 119 views

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Join the Audit Office team and play a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability in the use of public funds! Exciting career opportunities are now available for motivated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and good governance. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

 Director of Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Reporting to: Deputy Auditor General Administration

Director of ICT will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for all ICT functions. This role is crucial for aligning the OAG’s technology infrastructure and systems with its strategic goals, enhancing audit effectiveness, and ensuring robust security and efficiency of all ICT resources.

Key Responsibilities:

* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the OAG’s ICT strategy, identify emerging technologies, formulate ICT policies and procedures, and ensure ICT infrastructure aligns with industry         best practices and business needs.
* Policy Development: Create and enforce ICT policies, ensuring compliance with relevant ICT laws and regulations.
* Advisory and ICT Services: Negotiate service level agreements, oversee information assurance and ICT security controls, manage data integrity and confidentiality, and establish cybersecurity         measures.
* Management of ICT Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of all hardware, software, networks, and databases, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance.
* Data Management and Security: Implement policies for data integrity, security, and confidentiality, and monitor cybersecurity measures.
* Support for Audit Processes: Collaborate with audit teams to identify technology needs, develop tools, and provide technical support and training to staff.
* Project Implementation and Technical Support: Lead the implementation of IT projects and audit software, establish an MIS system, optimize IT systems, and direct staff liaison for technical         issues.
* Procurement: Oversee procurement of ICT services and approve suppliers/service providers.
* Performance Management: Provide strategic and supervisory leadership to the IT department.
* Annual Work Plans, Budgeting & Reporting: Prepare and manage the ICT budget, evaluate vendor contracts, and provide regular reports to Top Management.

Educational Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
* Professional qualification in Information Security (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CRISC).
* A Master’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, or a business-related discipline is an added advantage.

Job Experience:

* 5 years of experience in ICT, with at least 3 years at management level.