IT Director – Global Technology Leadership

About the role

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks an experienced IT Director to lead its global technology function. You will shape strategy, governance and service delivery for a distributed workforce operating across 20 country offices.

Key responsibilities

• Define, maintain and evolve IPA’s IT strategy to align with organizational priorities and resource constraints.
• Own the IT governance framework, including security, access management, data governance, acceptable use, vendor management and emerging‑technology policies.
• Provide senior leadership with clear, non‑technical advice on technology risks, investment decisions and compliance obligations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI and automation and recommend responsible adoption pathways.
• Lead, develop and retain a team of six IT professionals, establishing clear domain ownership and accountability.
• Recruit to fill capability gaps and build a scalable team structure.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience managing global IT functions in complex, multi‑country environments.
• Strong track record of developing people and creating effective governance frameworks.
• Ability to translate organizational needs into technology priorities and to communicate risks in plain language.
• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory and donor requirements.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure (cloud platform)