Director, Information Communications & Technology (ICT)

Arlington County, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global ICT strategy and security at TechnoServe, leading a distributed team to enable scalable, compliant technology and data analytics.

  • Own global ICT strategy and scalable IT systems.
  • Cloud and cybersecurity leadership with experience in GCP/AWS and ISO/NIST.
  • Nonprofit/intl development experience is a plus.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive ICT strategy that scales with our global operations and aligns directly with TechnoServe’s mission.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a small but diverse, global team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Manage the IT budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to maximize impact and ROI.
  • Ensure that the IT team is keeping current with emerging technologies, including AI and identifying opportunities to optimize operations and program delivery.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure global IT systems and networks.
  • Guide the seamless integration of enterprise systems to improve workflows across departments and international regions.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives, specifically focusing on enhancing data analytics, reporting capabilities, and the ethical use of technology to drive decision-making.
  • Lead the development and enforcement of robust cybersecurity policies, incident response plans, and comprehensive staff training.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and audits, ensuring strict adherence to global data protection regulations and industry best practices.
  • Establish frameworks for data accuracy, security, and ethical stewardship across the organization.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, with 12 years of progressive IT leadership experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a senior management role.
  • Proven track record in cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud platform, AWS) , enterprise system integration, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation projects and integrating AI/automation into organizational workflows.
  • Strong understanding of global data privacy regulations (GDPR, etc.) and data management best practices.
  • Exceptional communicator capable of translating technical complexity into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Required Languages : Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including fluency in English.
  • Travel : Travel up to 15%

Preferred

  • Experience in IT strategy development, systems integration, and cybersecurity in international development or nonprofit organizations.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise systems, and data analytics tools.
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TechnoServe

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than five decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.Our success in creating business solutions to poverty is due in large part to our talented and highly committed team. TechnoServe employs more than 1,500 people, the vast majority of them host-country nationals working in the field. Our staff combine business expertise with local knowledge, relationships, and context to help hardworking men and women generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. In 2024, TechnoServe's work helped transform the lives of 3.1 million people in throughout Africa, Latin America, Puerto Rico, and Asia by targeting improvements in farms, businesses, and industries. Learn more about our impact at www.technoserve.org/impact

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