IT Director

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