IT Head

• The Head of IT will lead and manage all technology functions, including applications,
• data systems, enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, network management, IT
• governance, and digital innovation. The role will drive organization-wide digital
• transformation, strengthen systems to support scale, and enable data-driven decision-
• making aligned with APD’s mission.

Requirements

Education & Experience

•  Bachelor’s/Master’s in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related
• field.
•  10+ years of progressive IT experience with minimum 3 years in a leadership
• role.
•  Proven experience in leading digital transformation and enterprise-wide
• systems integration.
•  Experience in implementing and managing CRM, HR, financial systems, and
• program-related applications.
•  Exposure to cloud environments, cybersecurity frameworks, and data
• governance.
•  Prior experience in the development / social impact sector is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

•  Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, networking, and
• administration.
•  Familiarity with databases, reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics platforms.
•  Understanding of cybersecurity standards and IT governance best practices.
•  Knowledge of AI-driven tools, automation, and data insight platforms (preferred).

Behavioral Competencies

•  Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
•  Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
•  Sensitivity to disability inclusion and diversity.
•  Ability to manage multi-stakeholder, multi-location environments.