Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer - Planning, Security and Support

About the role

The University of Ghana is recruiting a Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer for its Computing Systems Directorate, reporting to the Chief Information Technology Officer. The Deputy CITO provides technology vision and leadership for IT initiatives that improve teaching, learning and research, and oversees the IT Planning and Security unit and the IT Support Services unit. The appointment is normally for a four-year term, renewable on performance, and is based in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for IT programs, define policies and standards for applications in teaching, learning, research and administration, and ensure subordinate teams have clear goals and a culture of service excellence.
• Lead project implementation on time, within budget and to scope, and develop strategies for using human and technology resources.
• Ensure IT governance, audit and compliance requirements are met, and assist the CITO in advising on information systems, communicating IT plans and policies, and managing relationships with external entities such as vendors and auditors.
• Assist the CITO in approving and coordinating major information system projects, maintaining corporate IT policies and standards, negotiating service level agreements and monitoring system performance.
• Help develop and maintain a university-wide business recovery plan and policies protecting IT assets and information security and privacy.
• Take an active role in recruiting, developing and retaining staff, and ensure training programs are in place.
• Assist in preparing annual operating and capital budgets, reviewing hardware and software contracts, and evaluating cost-benefit alternatives.

Required profile

• Masters' degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Management or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressive management or executive leadership experience, including leading enterprise-wide system implementations and managing an IT division in a large public or private organisation.
• Extensive experience in IT planning, support and security, and advance knowledge of IT security.
• Certification in CISM, CGEIT, ITSM or PMP.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Applicants apply through the Registrar's office with a completed senior-level application form, an up-to-date CV and copies of educational and professional certificates; the closing date was 24 September 2018.