IT Director
Innovations for Poverty Action
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About the role
The IT Director leads IPA’s global IT function, shaping strategy, governance and service delivery for a distributed, multi‑country organization. Reporting to the Global Operations Senior Director, this senior leader ensures technology supports the mission while remaining secure, reliable and user‑centered.
Key responsibilities
- Define, maintain and adapt IPA’s IT strategy to align with organizational priorities, resource constraints and compliance obligations.
- Own the IT governance framework—including security, access management, data governance, acceptable use, vendor management and emerging technologies—and ensure it is practical, enforceable and compliant.
- Advise senior leadership on technology risks, investment decisions and regulatory requirements in clear, non‑technical language.
- Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI and automation and recommend responsible, mission‑aligned adoption pathways.
- Lead, develop and retain a team of six IT professionals, providing clear direction, feedback and growth opportunities.
- Recruit to fill capability gaps and build a team structure with defined technical ownership and accountability.
Required profile
- Proven senior IT leadership experience in a complex, international or distributed environment.
- Strong ability to translate organizational needs into technology priorities and governance.
- Experience ensuring policies and controls meet regulatory and donor compliance requirements.
- Passion for developing people and creating systems of accountability rather than hands‑on implementation.
Required skills
- Microsoft Azure
- SaaS platforms
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