Vice President, Global Information Technology

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

CI recognizes that to change the global development path we must engage and influence all sectors of society. This approach is based on our recognition that global economic development – which has the potential to improve the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people in poverty around the world – also has the potential to erode the healthy ecosystems and ecosystems services upon which sustainable development ultimately depends. This shift in CI’s focus provides CI the opportunity to influence the development paradigm at the scale needed to make significant and lasting change. CI’s success is increasingly dependent on our ability to track and manage data, to communicate and share information and to make informed decisions based on the information available. The incumbent will be instrumental in supporting CI’s mission by focusing on these dependencies. 

• Develop a long term vision and supporting action plans for technology use at CI. This vision must include an enterprise architecture strategy to provide CI programs the ability to leverage, share and integrate data thereby making efficient and effective use of CI’s information assets.
• Translate vision into strategy and action by mobilizing a phased change process.
• Align technology with organizational objectives and drive consistent application of technology across CI.
• Establish strategic relationships and partnerships both internally and externally. 

• Provide leadership regarding the evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems and new technologies, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems.
• Develop and implement a process for determining high priority actions, programs, applications, etc. Set priorities, develop and carry out implementation plans. 

• Align IT risk management with CI-wide risk management practices. Implement plans to keep CI in compliance with its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure the security of information systems, communication lines, and equipment. Establish, refine and oversee security and disaster recovery plans.
• Create organization-wide policies and procedures regarding use of computing technology and CI’s information assets. 
• Ensure that employees within the IT Division have received, read and understand CI’s policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings and recommendations for CI Information Technology Division are addressed.

• Accountable for the overall administrative, financial and staff management of the IT Division. 
• Responsible for the recruitment, development, motivation and retention IT staff to execute goals and objectives while conforming to budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Drive customer service and build a high-performing work team that works well across the organization.
• Leverage internal and external resources to build an effective and sustainable IT function.

• Advanced degree in related field and minimum 8 year’s direct experience leading a global IT program.
• Technical expertise as demonstrated by a proven record of achievement in the delivery of IT services to a global enterprise.   
• Experience developing and implementing an enterprise architecture strategy. 
• Demonstrated ability to be a strategist, problem solver and business partner who has led complex, multi-dimensional technology implementations in an international, multi-site, customer-serving environment and who has experience implementing software as a service. 
• The necessary business acumen, business planning, management and leadership skills to build relationships, gain concurrence and provide CI with information systems that deliver reliably and securely.
• Ability to operate effectively within a complex, highly collaborative organization.
• The flexibility to seize new, unforeseen opportunities while maintaining existing priorities and momentum.
• Possess excellent communication skills, ability to influence others, ability to quickly assess the business impact of technical issues and make appropriate decisions.
• Proven financial management and analytical skills, including experience with planning and managing complex budgets.
• Demonstrated strong management skills with the ability to mentor and motivate staff, to provide leadership and to build an effective, successful team.
• Ability to develop a passion for the conservation of nature and a commitment to Conservation International’s vision and mission.

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work will require some weekend and/or evening work.
• Occasional domestic and international travel will be required.