Chief Information Officer

About the Organisation:

Our client works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation. They are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, Corporates, NGOs and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the centres is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500 odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad and also States viz. Delhi, Odisha,Hyderabad and upcoming in Ambivli.

About the role:

The CIO will work closely with the Program teams to fully understand the program landscape and implement technology and data solutions.

Your role to supplement the Organisational goals:

Develop a technology and data roadmap in line with the operational strategy and growth plan of the

organisation and in alignment with the Mission Cell, MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

framework and Programme Operations Team. (Timeline: Sep 2023)

Ensure that all key programs can be mapped onto common parameters and measures.

Create an overall technology and data architecture that outlines and connects key technology components.

Identify the processes/systems that need to be digitised/ created for enabling scale,including appropriate solutions.

Develop tools and processes for data collection, analysis and management within LCF

Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage (ongoing basis).

ERP System

Maintain and when required, develop, the existing ERP system. (Timeline: ongoing)

Develop and implement the next version of the organization’s ERP system including reports/

dashboards. (Timeline: Sep 2023 for finalization of BRD and initiation of development)

Support with, and track, adoption across the organization

Partnerships

Identify and engage with technology partner(s) to design and implement the solutions for

effective program and data management. (varying timelines as per solution)

Establish partnerships with IT providers

Infrastructure

Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization

to ensure optimal performance

Establish a process for and approve, purchases of technological equipment and software

Security

Analyze the costs, value and risks of various aspects of IT implementation to advise

management and suggest actions

Data Management and Analytics

Design automated reporting formats for reporting to key stakeholders such as Government,

donors and board of directors.)

Analyse, synthesize, and produce key insights from the data that can inform the approach and

design improvisations in the program

Data and knowledge management

Lead the overall knowledge management system for the organization and enable data to be available on cloud with clear protocol for sharing and storage, such that security and confidentiality are assured.

Finalization of Data Protection and Management Policy, training of relevant team members, implementation and compliance tracking.

Who we are looking for:

● Education : Masters in Information Technology

● Experience: Minimum 15+ years of experience

● IT skills – familiarity with modern databases and IT systems.

● Analytical skills

● Problem-solving skills

● Partnership management

● Communication skills – must have an excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● High social intelligence : able to engage teams, create relationships of trust with stakeholders.

● Able to reflect, empathetic and a good listener.

● Experience in Need Identification, Project Management, Stakeholder Management

● Ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint