Assistant Director – IT at Ghana Audit Service

JOB SUMMARY

• Develop and implement an information technology strategy that is aligned with the Service’s operations.
• Provide technology leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that improve cost effectiveness and service quality.
• Review financial request of all ICT needs and ensure value for money is obtain at all times.
• Manage purchasing and implementation of ICT software and hardware requirements, and coordinate internal development of software.
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security and disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision.
• Develop and conduct various training and instruction to assist users in maximizing use of networks and computing systems.
• Supervise daily activities of ICT support team.
• Oversee provisioning of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
• Plan and facilitate staff development and team building.
• Hands-on deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software and peripherals.
• Study, develop and coordinate implementation of the linkages between ICT activities with respect to cross-compatibility and use of hardware and software, networks, e-mail groups, web-site design, database design and software development, e-based public information and advocacy campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science/Engineering or Business Information Technology from accredited tertiary institution and a Certified Member of an ICT professional body
• A minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience in the fields of ICT Infrastructure Programme Development, Web Design and Management, Database Development and Administration, Systems Management, Internet/Intranet Systems, of which 4years must be in middle management position.
• A Masters Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science/Engineering or Business Information Technology from accredited tertiary institution is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent drafting skills end effective spoken and presentational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship within the office.
• Ability to work as part of the team, while taking initiatives to design and lead own work plans;
• Ability to develop clear goals consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities.
• Ability to identify and develop new approaches and innovative ways and means to strengthen ICT management.
• Solid knowledge and experience in broader development issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adequate ICT and information management strategies knowledge; proficiency in relevant hardware and software platforms and packages.