Provide functional leadership and technical oversight to digital transformation and digital system implementation and improvement.

• Project and change management. Ensure systems are rolled out in line with the Project Management framework and core project management standards, principle techniques, process and tools.
• Resources management. Develop and oversee the IT budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to projects and operations
  that deliver value and innovation.
• Support and manage service level agreements. Work with business groups and service providers/vendors, Fintechs and other third parties to establish
  SLAs that support business objectives

Manages data governance, analytics, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring data quality, privacy, and compliance while leveraging data for strategic insights.

• Lead the development of data management practices and analytical capabilities that support microfinancing activities, risk management, and customer service improvements.
• Lead the development of a Data roadmap for the whole organization and in particular, the Microfinance Network and the Business Lines.
• Partnering with World Vision Data teams to align organisational plans and connections to integrate data from WV and third parties. ​
• Drive data services throughout the organisation, setting the vision and drawing stakeholders together on the journey. Integrates data from all Business Lines, Inclusive Finance and partnerships (internal and external) onto one platform

Focus on cybersecurity, safeguard the organization’s information assets and client’s data, manage risks, and implement security measures.

• Establish robust cybersecurity frameworks and risk management strategies to protect sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as to the global minimum cyber security standards.
• In partnership and alignment with WVI, develop strategies to protect the organization, including the MFI network and the Business Lines, against cyber threats and breaches.
• Assess and mitigates technology-related risks.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Oversights the development of systems and policies to ensure client’s data protection.

Develop a Comprehensive Technology and Digital Strategy that prepares VisionFund to be the Innovative Leader in the MFI Industry.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the division’s goals and VFI’s mission, focusing on digitalization of services, data analytics for informed decision-making, and technological innovation.
• Partner with World Vision IT leadership teams to build and align organisation strategies as appropriate for the purposes of the operation of VFI, advising when is needed to develop a separate strategy or secure dedicated resources to VFI.

Leadership, guidance and support to the Team for personal/team development and wellbeing.

• Inspire and align leaders of the various teams and influence the performance of the same.
• Nurture the spiritual and professional development of direct reports and team members
• Instill and encourage a strong servant and service culture in leaders and their teams; role modeling Christian Leadership and Core Values
• Provide feedback and coaching to direct reports and team members.
• Foster an organizational culture of Performance, Operational Excellence and Accountability based on VisionFund/World Vision Core Values, vision and mission
• Build and lead a high-performing IT team; foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• BS and Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, ICT, Engineering.
• 15 years of IT and business/industry work experience in a global, matrix-managed organisation
• 5+ years minimum experience as CITO or similar leadership role, managing people at a senior level, preferably in financial institutions or Financial Inclusion organisations
• Experience delivering digital transformation in financial institutions (especially core banking systems and digital solutions)
• Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment with proven cross-cultural effectiveness

Skills and abilities

• Solid strategic leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills gained in financial services, microfinance experience an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong at influencing, capable of articulating a clear vision and driving change
• Ability to analyse, recommend solutions, mentor and guide people in a virtual work environment
• Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders
• Commitment to leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion and social impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience working to recognised PM methodologies
• Consultancy experience (internal or external) in change management process for digital transformation
• French or Spanish fluency would be a plus

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% international travel