• Required No. of Employee's: 1
• Salary: 0.00
• Duration of Employment: Full Time

• Preferred Sex: Male/Female
• Location of Vacancy: Zambia

Job Description:

• Define and implement the Bank’s IT strategy in close alignment with management
  objectives and Board directives.
  Conduct the Bank’s IT affairs in an effective, responsible, and ethical manner consistent
  with strategic plans.
  Implement policies and strategies approved by the Board and communicate them
  to relevant staff.
  Prepare and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost optimization and monthly
  review/reporting.
  Provide the Board and shareholders with timely and relevant IT reports, including
  IT status updates.
  Ensure successful roll-out of IT projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
  Maintain sufficient IT staff and develop annual Learning & Development and
  Performance Appraisal plans for direct subordinates.
  IT Operations and Infrastructure
  Ensure 100% system uptime and overall monitoring, follow-up, expansion, and
  management of the Bank’s IT portfolio.
  Guarantee delivery of IT infrastructure, solutions, and operational services, including
  continuous improvement initiatives.
  Manage in-house development of IT solutions in line with Enterprise Architecture
  principles.
  Oversee deployment of global IT solutions and ensure compliance with related local
  regulations.
  Extend guidance to branches and Head Office departments on IT-related matters.
  Introduce new IT products and digital solutions to enhance banking operations.
  Compliance and Risk Management
  Ensure adherence to Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, and Information
  Security principles, policies, and standards.
  Guarantee compliance with Bank policies, standards, procedures, and local legislation/
  regulations, including IT provisions in the Banking and Financial Services Act and
  directives from the Bank of Zambia.
  Conduct revolving reviews of IT-related business risk areas and implement mitigation
  measures.
  Define and implement IT continuity plans and related procedures.
  Ensure security of IT infrastructure and compliance with software licensing requirements.
  Performance and People ManagementManage IT team performance and oversee Information Security office reporting to
  the Managing Director.
  Obtain, develop, and maintain staff capable of achieving IT function goals and
  supporting strategic objectives.
  Foster collaboration across all levels of the organization to optimize business processes.
  Required Skills and Attributes
  Strategic and operational planning and control.
  Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
  Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
  Knowledge of banking solutions, digital channels, cybersecurity, and procurement
  processes.
  Ability to align business and technology in financial services.

Qualification/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, or
  related field.
  MBA or equivalent is an added advantage.
  Minimum 12 years’ experience heading and managing the IT department’s operations,
  infrastructure and information security in a financial institution.
  Professional certifications such as, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, or other relevant IT certifications.
  Familiarity with banking solutions, digital product integration, and cybersecurity.
  Willingness to travel internationally.
  Must be a full Member or fellow of ICTAZ

Employer: INDO ZAMBIA BANK

Location: Zambia