Chief Technology Officer - NGO

Chief Technology Officer

1. Assesses the needs for technology design and implementation by identifying the key business processes, simplifying / improving them to build operational efficiencies, effectiveness and managerial decision-making

2. Designing and executing the data strategy and roadmap

3. Guide and assist the Monitoring and Evaluation Team in leveraging data to positively impact and drive the organization

4. Leading and inspiring the Program / Domain teams to identify the business needs, process gaps and levers to build efficient systems with the use of technology

5. Advising and enabling the strengthening of the current IT infrastructure

6. Identifying and evaluating key technologies such as servers, switches, networks, bandwidth, devices, platforms etc. to be deployed to enable smooth deployment of applications chosen

7. Identifying and building relationships with partners who can build and deploy the necessary applications and technologies meeting the needs of the organization

8. Defining best in class practices to evaluate technology partners, award contracts and managing their outcomes effectively within cost, timeline and quality parameters.

9. Overseeing the design and implementation of Information management projects that bring about positive changes in our functioning and in turn, in the lives of women, children and communities we serve with an emphasis on technical soundness and resource efficiency

10. Facilitating and communicating the need, progress and benefits of automation on a continuous basis to inspire the users and building ownership in them to own the implementation of applications.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE : B. Tech/MTech with at least 12-15 years' experience in the IT/Data industry. Experience working on technology in the social sector is preferred

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES :

- Business Acumen : Being able to grasp an understanding of the challenges being faced by end users, identify appropriate solutions within available budgets, understand costing of technology solutions / services and make comparative analysis between service providers

- Professional Expertise : A strong working knowledge of technology applications, best practices and processes for introduction / adaptation of technology solutions, data management, data security, storage systems, networking, existing & emerging technology applicable for the sector and SNEHA's health related focus areas, including capability building of teams.

- Coaching and Mentoring : Proficient in developing and managing a team of staff at all levels, including collaborating with users in other parts of the organization to enable ideation and adoption of new technology solutions

- Trust and Integrity : The highest standards of integrity in internal and external dealings