Chief Technology Officer

Role Overview: You will be joining our partner organization, a grassroots, community-based non-profit working in rural and tribal regions of western India. The organization focuses on holistic rural transformation through various programs like agroecology, community-led governance, children's rights, and climate resilience. As the Lead Information Technology and Systems, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing a robust Management Information System (MIS) and Digital Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance knowledge management, decision-making, and learning across programs. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and rollout of an MIS platform to track community data, program outcomes, and research insights. - Oversee the creation and deployment of a user-friendly LMS for knowledge exchange and learning among field teams and partner organizations. - Ensure system interoperability, scalability, and data integrity. - Manage day-to-day IT support, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. - Maintain IT infrastructure, asset inventories, software licenses, and version control records. - Train internal teams, field staff, and civil society partners in using digital tools and systems. - Develop user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other technical documentation. - Lead digital literacy initiatives for rural users to enhance adoption and long-term sustainability. - Oversee and evaluate external consultants or agencies engaged for MIS/LMS development. - Ensure compliance with project specifications, timelines, and data privacy standards. - Provide technical inputs to organizational strategies and operational plans. - Explore emerging technologies and propose innovative IT solutions to strengthen rural and community development programs. - Stay updated on sector trends and digital data governance requirements. Qualifications Required: - Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Systems, or a related discipline. - Minimum 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT systems. - Proven experience with MIS/LMS platforms and digital capacity-building initiatives. - Experience in the development or social impact sector is preferred. Additional Details: Our partner organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership. We strongly encourage women candidates to apply and contribute to building an inclusive and equitable development ecosystem.,