Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
POSITION SUMMARY
:The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leading the overall planning, organization, management, and execution of all IT functions to ensure the efficient, effective, and secure operation of all automated systems. This role oversees the IT department, ensuring the development and implementation of cost-effective systems and efficient computer operations to meet both current and future organizational needs. As the leader of Global IT ,the CIO plays a crucial role in supporting field offices to maximize productivity. The CIO provides strategic direction across the organization, offering ongoing analysis to identify and address user requirements while supporting policy, compliance, security, maintenance, and the development of new technological solutions. This includes planning for existing applications and related functions, such as communication systems, office systems, interconnectivity, hardware, and more. The CIO directs all IT department employees to achieve the organization's strategic goals
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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIE
- S:Establish the organization’s technical vision and lead all aspects of technological development and implementatio
- n.Direct the organization’s IT strategy, development, and future growth, ensuring alignment with the overall business objective
- s.Collaborate with other department heads, advising on technologies that enhance efficiency and effectivenes
- s.Provide leadership that aligns with the organization's culture, mission, and value
- s.Ensure that IT infrastructure and applications are optimized to support operation
- s.Stay current on leading-edge technologies, driving innovation and ensuring complianc
- e.Act as a responsible steward of resources, managing the IT department budget effectivel
- y.Design, develop, recommend, and implement comprehensive, computer-based information systems to meet user needs and organizational requirement
- s.Plan system applications, assign IT staff, and oversee development, testing, and implementatio
- n.Maintain and update the organization's IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
- s.Ensure hardware and software maintenance, data security, and staff training. Establish IT policies, standards, and security measures to protect information resource
- s.Analyze complex business needs, considering the global footprint and constraints of hardship locations, and recommend appropriate technical solution
- s.Develop and report on performance metrics, driving continuous improvement in IT managemen
- t.Participate in hardware and software evaluations and maintain vendor contract
- s.Regularly communicate with senior management through status reports and presentations on IT initiatives, project progress, and strategic direction
- s.Evaluate external advancements in IT to improve customer satisfaction, reduce expenses, and maximize revenu
- e.Lead by example to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and policie
- s.Other duties as assigne
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIO
- NS:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master’s degree preferr
- ed.Technical certifications are desirab
- le.At least ten years of experience managing an IT department, including technical staff and system development and implementati
- on.Strong technical knowledge of current technologies, including ERPs and C
- RMsExperience in an international organization prefer
- redExperience in programming, hardware installation, and maintenan
- ce.Proven ability to lead teams and achieve results through othe
- rs.Ability to plan strategically and manage multiple prioriti
- es.Strong skills in problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional leve
- ls.Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skil
- ls.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a te
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONM
ENT:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functi
ons.Physical deman
- ds: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipm
- ent.Must be able to communicate in verbal and written
formWork environm
- ent:Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise le
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