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  • Posted: Jan 13, 2015
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Farmers Friend Saro AgroSciences Ltd the first company in the Group started out in 1991. Today it’s the leading marketer of Crop Protection Products in Nigeria & Ghana, committed to empowering Two Million Farmers within the next 5 years with superior agro-input (CPP, Seeds & Fertilizer) & Knowledge that will enable them increase thei...
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    Head of IT

    Job description

    Successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who will both plan and lead the strategic management of the group’s Information Technology and Information Management Functions. This includes delivery of cutting-edge technology to support the business in the medium-long term and reduce our cost to serve, and management of systems and infrastructure, both external and internal facing.

    Also, successful candidate must be able to:

    • Provide a track-record of successful implementation of projects relating to end-to-end business process automation and change-over from an old system to another. He/she must be able to work under pressure and utilise project management methodology effectively.
    • Lead with a pro-active and innovative approach to work, manage technical team with clear structure and processes for the unit and be a good team player
    • Prepare and execute a Cross-SARO Technology Strategy in line with corporate aspirations.
    • Have large awareness of the current Information and communication technology and how it applies to Saro business environment. He/she must also be passionate about seeking information about the future in the IT world.
    • manage and develop relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders and vendors
    • Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
    • Make clear recommendations to Committee of Directors regarding IT policy and procedures.
    • Should understand standard language for accessing databases (SQL)

    Desired Skills and Experience

    SPECIAL SKILLS/KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

    • Must have excellent analytical abilities,
    • Sound technical knowledge
    • Strong IT skills.
    • A high level of professional and personal integrity is required.
    • Hardworking
    • Self-starter

    QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc Computer Sciences and Related

    RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

    • Must have minimum of five (5) years cognate experience
    • An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage

    Method of Application

    Ineterested and suitablyv qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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