ActionAid IT Applications Manager
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency formed in 1972. We are a partnership between people in poor and rich countries working together to end poverty and injustice.
Today we are working with over 15 million of the world’s poorest and excluded people in over 45 countries worldwide to secure their rights to a life free of poverty and injustice, and with the support of half a million donors and supporters.
Actionaid International Directorate: Finance and IT
Position: IT Applications Manager
Location: London, Johannesburg, Nairobi
Salary: £45,489 per annum + benefits
Join ActionAid International as IT Applications Manager and you will be part of a global team working alongside communities to create long-term positive change for poor and excluded people.
We offer fantastic career opportunities for experienced professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of over 15 million people in 45 countries.
As IT Applications Manager you will lead the Application governance team, taking responsibility for managing all aspects of in country applications development.
This will involve evaluating country needs and developing affordable, detailed strategies for applications (Core, Common and Local), Cloud (IAAS and SAAS) and integration as well as managing external vendors.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders you will ensure increased organisational effectiveness through identifying and delivering shared systems as well as system integration where appropriate.
You will provide expert knowledge and processes for the provision of development tools and techniques, deliver high calibre development standards and ensure they are adhered to.
Important will be the ability to develop a high performing team and build a culture of continuous improvement to ensure IT applications meet the needs of the organisation going forward.
You must possess a degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field.
ITIL Service Management and/or a formal project management qualification would also be desirable.
With a high standard of English, you must have strong technical skills including knowledge of software applications, systems and process analysis and process-oriented design.
Comfortable managing stakeholder relationships you will also be skilled at supplier relationship and contract management and have a good understanding of partnership and governance.
Experience of working with databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and Agile methodologies would be an advantage.
If you have the IT infrastructure skills to help ActionAid International operate more effectively and for more information please visit our website: www.actionaid.org/jobs
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.
Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter by no later than 28th May 2015.
You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.
Internal Applications send to: applications.jhb@actionaid.org
External Applications send to: financeandit.jbh@actionaid.org
To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, South Africa or Kenya.
We will not be able to consider your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK, South Africa or Kenya.
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency formed in 1972. We are a partnership between people in poor and rich countries working together to end poverty and injustice.
Today we are working with over 15 million of the world’s poorest and excluded people in over 45 countries worldwide to secure their rights to a life free of poverty and injustice, and with the support of half a million donors and supporters.
Actionaid International Directorate: Finance and IT
Position: IT Applications Manager
Location: London, Johannesburg, Nairobi
Salary: £45,489 per annum + benefits
Join ActionAid International as IT Applications Manager and you will be part of a global team working alongside communities to create long-term positive change for poor and excluded people.
We offer fantastic career opportunities for experienced professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of over 15 million people in 45 countries.
As IT Applications Manager you will lead the Application governance team, taking responsibility for managing all aspects of in country applications development.
This will involve evaluating country needs and developing affordable, detailed strategies for applications (Core, Common and Local), Cloud (IAAS and SAAS) and integration as well as managing external vendors.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders you will ensure increased organisational effectiveness through identifying and delivering shared systems as well as system integration where appropriate.
You will provide expert knowledge and processes for the provision of development tools and techniques, deliver high calibre development standards and ensure they are adhered to.
Important will be the ability to develop a high performing team and build a culture of continuous improvement to ensure IT applications meet the needs of the organisation going forward.
You must possess a degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field.
ITIL Service Management and/or a formal project management qualification would also be desirable.
With a high standard of English, you must have strong technical skills including knowledge of software applications, systems and process analysis and process-oriented design.
Comfortable managing stakeholder relationships you will also be skilled at supplier relationship and contract management and have a good understanding of partnership and governance.
Experience of working with databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and Agile methodologies would be an advantage.
If you have the IT infrastructure skills to help ActionAid International operate more effectively and for more information please visit our website: www.actionaid.org/jobs
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.
Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter by no later than 28th May 2015.
You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.
Internal Applications send to: applications.jhb@actionaid.org
External Applications send to: financeandit.jbh@actionaid.org
To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, South Africa or Kenya.
We will not be able to consider your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK, South Africa or Kenya.
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