Ghana Audit Service Recruiting Now 2019

Develop and implement an information technology strategy that is aligned with the Service’s operations.

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Director – IT

• Provide technology leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that improve cost-effectiveness and service quality.

• Review the financial requests of all ICT needs and ensure value for money is obtained at all times.

• Manage purchasing and implementation of ICT software and hardware requirements, and coordinate the 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.

• The study, develop and coordinate the 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 an 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 an accredited tertiary institution is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES

1. Excellent drafting skills end effective spoken and presentational skills.

2. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship within the office.

3. Ability to work as part of the team, while taking initiatives to design and lead own work plans;

4. Ability to develop clear goals consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities.

5. Ability to identify and develop new approaches and innovative ways and means to strengthen ICT management.

6. Solid knowledge and experience in broader development issues.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

7. Adequate ICT and information management strategies knowledge; proficiency in relevant hardware and software platforms and packages.