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Volunteer Chief Digital Officer

IYF

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Posted over 30 days ago...

The Chief Digital Officers manages the day to day operation and oversight of functions in the ICT Support Unit to ensure that information technology structures and systems for IYF are responsive to business needs.

Overview

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£0

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London, EC1A 2BN

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Expires at anytime

What will you be doing?

Overview The core function of the IYF Executive Office (IYFEO) is to provide the support services needed to enable the IYF Senior Management Team (SMT) to perform their leadership roles effectively. The IYFEO tasked with the responsibility to provide policy and programmatic support to IYF´s activities across HQ Bureaux and Regional Administrations.  Reporting to the Secretary-General through the Director, Executive Office, the IYF Chief Digital Officer (CDO) provides leadership and support for the digital transformation of the organization. As a digital champion in the organization, the CDO energizes and supports staff and their respective offices in transforming IYF digitally.  The CDO manages the day to day operation and oversight of functions in the ICT Support Unit to ensure that information technology structures and systems for IYF are responsive to business needs. The CDO also works closely with senior executives and staff across the organization, driving the implementation of digital strategies in a collaborative and participatory approach. Responsibilities  • Serve as a lead focal point for the implementation of digital strategies, convene, empower, and lead cross-bureau and cross-organizational team to support the identification, testing, design and scaling (as applicable) of initiatives that are supportive of IYF’s digital transformation;  • Act as a trusted advisor to Bureau Directors, Representatives and other senior staff of IYF as they set about digitally transforming their respective areas of work;  • Coordinate the implementation of the digital transformation activation plan including supporting the design of initiatives related to digital transformation, progress monitoring, and consolidated reporting of results;  • Lead, supervise Information and Communications Technology team under his/her responsibility and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the team, as well as manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision;  • Plan, provide and manage ICT services to IYF, including its numerous representational offices, technical cooperation projects and, upon request, intergovernmental bodies and Member States; Oversee the development and deployment of innovative, sustainable and affordable enterprise IT solutions for IYF Member States in specific programmatic areas; 

What are we looking for?

Experience  A minimum of three-years of experience and results preferred in information and communication management, ICT infrastructure programme development, implementation and coordination, including web design, database development, systems management, internet/intranet systems, IT training.  Solid ICT and information management strategies knowledge; proficiency in relevant hardware and software platforms and packages is desirable.

What difference will you make?

To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.

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