IT Director

About the role

Ghana News Agency (GNA), the national wire service responsible for collecting, packaging and disseminating news, is recruiting a suitably qualified Ghanaian to serve as IT Director in Accra. The role covers technology operations, security, procurement and coordination of IT staff.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all technology operations such as network security and evaluate them against established goals
• Identify security vulnerabilities and eliminate them with solutions that increase data safety
• Direct and support software and hardware upgrades, and recommend new technology solutions for management strategies
• Analyse departmental business requirements to determine technology needs
• Purchase cost-effective equipment and software, inspect its use and report upgrade or configuration needs to management
• Coordinate IT staff and other professionals so that data availability and network services run with minimal downtime
• Control the IT budget and report on expenditure, and help build vendor relationships and cost-efficient contracts

Required profile

• BSc in computer science, engineering, physics or mathematics or a related field; MSc in IT or an MBA in Technology is a plus
• Proven experience as IT lead or similar role, including analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems
• Sound understanding of computer systems, networks and information security management
• Experience using computer-assisted audit tools, ERP systems, application development and database management
• Strong budget control, leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• 8 years of work experience

To apply, submit a detailed CV and the names and addresses of two referees to the Human Resources office in Accra by email, before the closing date of 12 December 2018.