JOB OPPORTUNITY 
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) established by Heads of Government, is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position at its Headquarters, stationed in Trinidad and Tobago: 
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) 
MANAGER 
OPEN TO ALL CARICOM NATIONALS 
JOB SUMMARY 
     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

The ICT Manager will be responsible for directing and managing a variety of information and communications technology infrastructure services, including the architecture development, implementation, administration and operations for all voice and data networks. These functions may include but are not necessarily limited to defining and implementing ICT policies, procedures, and best practices, Service Desk, 24/7 operation of all services, systems security, scheduling and report distribution, backup, budget development and management and the development, management, and maintenance of the ICT Business Continuity Plan. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
 Develops and maintains the ICT strategic plans, business continuity plans and internal operating processes. Leads ICT Department operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, as well as organising and negotiating the allocation of resources.    
 Develops short and long-range plans covering the resource needs associated with delivery of ICT infrastructure, operations, application, and process support. Develops department budget and collaborates with the relevant Executive staff members and other Departmental Managers to complete the department’s budget. Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to staff members and end-user areas on matters related to the design, development, and application of automated information processing systems. Manages financial aspects of the ICT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review. Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for ICT spending and initiatives. Works closely with key decision-makers/stakeholders to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective world-class ICT solutions for all aspects of the Agency. Directs and may participate in developing in-house applications, purchasing vendor software, and integrating the applications of either or both. Collaborates with other Departmental Managers to review project(s) status, discuss problem areas, and plan future courses of action (e.g., disaster recovery plan, impact of office automation activities on computer resources, etc.). Develops applications programming standards including project management models, design, development and maintenance procedures and related protocol. Maintains the necessary documentation for the department’s functions. Manages the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all ICT systems, including but not limited to servers, PCs, mobile phones, wireless internet devices, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals. Benchmarks, analyses, reports and makes recommendations for the improvement and growth of the ICT infrastructure and systems. Oversees provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services. Works with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations. Directs research on potential technology solutions in support of procurement efforts. Approves and oversees ICT specific projects internal to the Agency. Develops and implements all ICT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.    
 Develops Requests for Proposals as required. Negotiates and administers vendor, outsourced consultant contracts and service agreements. Practices asset management for ICT hardware, software, and equipment. Establishes and maintains regular written and in-person communications with the Agency’s executives, department heads, and end-users regarding pertinent IT activities. Keeps abreast of the latest technologies. Liaises and collaborates with the ICT personnel within the Agency (Headquarters, JRCC and RIFC) in the execution and implementation of the Agency’s projects.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE 
 
 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or any related fields and/or advanced technical qualifications and certification (for example, MCSE, MCSA, Network Administration, Network Security) from a recognized University or Institution. A Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field will be an asset. At least (ten) 10 years’ work experience in ICT with at least five (5) years at a managerial level. Extensive experience in ICT infrastructure planning and development. Extensive knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws, current network hardware, protocols, and standards.  






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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