Senior ICT Officer

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of a modern, innovative, and world-class ICT environment that aligns with VisionFund Zambia’s strategic objectives. Ensure the ICT strategy remains agile and responsive to the evolving needs of the organization and its business units. Conduct research on emerging technologies and provide expert guidance to management on digital trends that can enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

· Advisor to the Executive Director and Senior Management on all matters relating to the ICT infrastructure

· Advisor to the management on emerging technologies and trends that can benefit Vision Fund Zambia Limited

· Develop and monitor the ICT budget and ensure best value–for money

· Plan, coordinate and ensure delivery of all information technology needs for the company· Align the ICT strategy with the business

· Overall responsibility for arranging the training of staff

· Develop policies and standards for the use of ICT within the organization and monitor adherence

· Develop, implement and monitor the ICT related policies, procedures and processes

· Resource management

· Ensure the preparation and maintenance of documentation, manuals and user notes

· Provide ICT support and solve problems

· Train and mentor staff

· Bring a business perspective to the technology function

· Ensures that the loan tracking system maintains adequate and accurate records for other users within and outside Vision Fund Zambia Limited.

· Maintain an up-to-date IT hardware and software inventory

· Schedule service and maintenance of computers and printers

· Maintain an updated suppliers list

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Minimum qualification requirements and competencies:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Technology

· A professional certification in either MCSE or MCSA is an added advantage.

· Three years’ proven work and relevant experience in IT.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Strong communication skills.

· Experience with or knowledge in any core banking application such as T24 is an added advantage.

· Ability to explain technical concepts to inexperienced users.

· Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization ideals and core values

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only