Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency - Zimstat

Deputy Director - IT

Ict & Computer Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies that have arisen in the Agency;

Deputy Director - IT

Reporting to the Director-General, the Deputy Director-IT will be responsible for the provision of overall leadership and direction to the Information Technology Department to ensure the provision of effective and efficient Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services to the Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities

. Duties and Responsibilities
• Formulation and implementation of Information and Communication Technology Strategy and operational governance processes to enable the fulfilment of the mandate of the Agency.
• Reviewing and restructuring of functions in the Information Technology Department to support the strategy and meet the requirements of various user divisions.
• Development, implementation and continuous review of the Agency ICT Policy in line with changes in business trends.
• Production of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan with appropriate mitigatory measures including a disaster recovery plan to ensure continued availability, accessibility, confidentiality and security of national data

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• First Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
• A relevant Master's Degree or higher qualification is a must.
• Accredited certifications in CEH, CISSP, ISO 27001 or CT Security.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience at managerial level. Person specification
• Sound technical knowledge of IT operations, systems, hardware and infrastructure development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration with users.
• Strong leadership and project management skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications with detailed CVs and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to the Director — General,
Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency(ZIMSTAT) 20TH Floor, Kaguvi Building
Corner Simon Muzenda Street and Central Avenue P.O.Box CY 342
Causeway, Harare
Closing Date for the submission of applications is 26 April 2021.