Education / Qualifications
FECECAV – Recruitment of a Director of Information Systems (DSI)
Job overview
As part of strengthening its governance, modernizing its information system and improving the performance of its technological infrastructures, the FECECAV network wishes to recruit a Director of Information Systems (DSI).
Other information
The development of FECECAV’s activities, the increase in IT security requirements, the digitization of processes, the interconnection of different sites and the need to ensure a permanent availability of IT services make it essential to set up a structured and efficient CIO function.
The mission of the CIO will be to define and implement FECECAV’s IT strategy, ensure the availability, security and evolution of the information system and support business departments in their digital transformation.
Overall objective
The objective of the recruitment is to have an experienced manager capable of managing FECECAV’s strategy, governance, security, infrastructure and IT services in line with its strategic and operational objectives.
Specific objectives
The CIO will, in particular:
Define and implement the information systems strategy;
Ensure the availability, reliability and performance of IT infrastructure;
Strengthen information system security and data protection;
Ensure the continuity and resumption of IT activities;
Oversee IT and digital transformation projects;
Optimize costs related to infrastructure, software, licenses and IT services;
Ensure the governance and compliance of the information system;
Implement IT policies, procedures and standards;
Support users and business departments in the use of digital solutions;
Ensure technological monitoring and propose solutions adapted to the needs of the organization.
Location
Kpalimé
Contract type
[CDD / CDI]
Desired date of taking office
January 2027
Supervision
IT team and technical service providers
Displacement
According to the needs of FECECAV
Responsibilities
5.1. IT Strategy and Governance
The CIO:
Develops the IT master plan in collaboration with FECECAV technical service providers;
Defines the IT strategy in line with FECECAV’s strategic plan;
Establishes information system policies and procedures;
Defines technical standards and IT governance rules;
Sets up information system performance indicators;
Prepares and monitors the IT budget;
Advises the General Management on technological choices.
5.2. Infrastructure and networks
He/she ensures in particular:
Management of servers and IT equipment;
Administration of LAN/WAN networks;
Management of Internet connections and cross-sites;
Supervision of infrastructure;
Managing VPN, SD-WAN, Cloud and other connectivity technologies;
Management of network security equipment;
Availability and performance of infrastructure;
Planning the evolutions and renewals of equipment.
5.3. Cybersecurity
The CIO is responsible for enhancing the security of the information system, including:
Definition and implementation of the IT security policy;
Management of antivirus/EDR and protection solutions;
Securing networks and servers;
Management of access and authorizations;
Protection of sensitive data;
Management of backups;
Prevention and management of security incidents;
Conducting periodic security audits;
Educating users about good cybersecurity practices.
5.4. Applications and business systems
The CIO:
Oversees the administration of business applications;
Ensures the monitoring of developments and updates;
Coordinates development or acquisition of solutions;
Ensures the integration of different applications;
Ensures data quality and availability;
Ensures follow-up of maintenance and support contracts;
Supports users in the operation of applications.
5.5. Management of IT projects
He/she manages or supervises projects such as:
Monitoring the interconnection of existing sites;
Deployment of new applications;
Digitalization of processes;
Infrastructure renewal;
Implementation of cybersecurity solutions;
backup and disaster recovery projects;
Deployment of communication and collaboration solutions.
For each project, he/she ensures that deadlines, budgets, technical requirements and quality criteria are met.
Management of the IT team
The CIO will be responsible for:
Organize and coordinate the work of the IT team;
Define individual and collective objectives;
Ensure performance monitoring;
Identify training needs;
Develop the skills of the team;
Distribute responsibilities and ensure continuity of service;
Supervise IT providers and suppliers.
Functional relationships
The CIO will work closely with:
General Management;
The Administrative and Financial Department;
Central managements and base funds, CECAV;
The heads of the agency;
The operational teams;
technical partners;
IT suppliers and integrators;
Candidate profile
Consultants and external auditors. Profile sought
8.1. Training
The candidate must hold at least a Baccalaureate level diploma+3 / Bac+4 / Bac+5 in one of the following areas:
Management information technology;
Information systems;
Networks and telecommunications;
Cybersecurity;
Computer engineering, application development;
Or any other equivalent area.
A professional certification in IS management, cybersecurity, project management or IT governance is an asset.
Experience
8.2. Professional experience
The candidate must have significant professional experience, ideally at least 3 years in the field of information systems, including a confirmed experience in a position of responsibility or IT management.
Experience in the financial, banking, microfinance, NGO or institutional sector is an advantage.
Technical skills
The candidate must have a good command of several of the following areas:
Windows/Linux system administration;
TCP/IP networks and other protocols;
LAN/MAN/WAN;
VPN and Site Interconnection;
Firewalls and security solutions;
Virtualization;
Databases and RDBMS;
Cybersecurity, cybercrime, IP telephony;
Identity and access management;
Supervision of network infrastructures and computer equipment;
Management of business applications, PERFECT;
IT project management;
Governance of information systems;
Management of suppliers, consultants and IT contracts.
Management skills
The candidate must demonstrate:
Strong leadership capacity;
Ability to make decisions;
A good sense of organization;
Ability to analyze and solve problems;
Ability to manage complex projects;
Good communication with the business departments;
Ability to negotiate with suppliers;
A high sense of confidentiality;
A results orientation;
Ability to work under pressure.
Performance indicators
In particular, the performance of the CIO can be assessed on the basis of the following indicators:
Availability of infrastructure;
Availability rate of critical applications;
Number and level of computer incidents;
Average time to resolve incidents;
Success rate of backups;
Successful data recovery rate;
Level of compliance with security policies;
Completion rate of IT projects;
Compliance with the IT budget;
Level of user satisfaction;
Level of site coverage by security solutions.
Application file
Interested applicants should provide:
A letter of motivation addressed to the General Management;
A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
Legalized copies of relevant diplomas and certificates;
Certificates or certificates of work justifying the experience;
Professional references, if applicable;
A criminal record less than 3 months old.
Applications must be submitted to the General Directorate of FECECAV in Kpalimé or sent by email to:
no later than October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.
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