Job description for IT Manager at Summit Institute for Development
About the Role
Lead SUMMIT’s IT operations, infrastructure, security, data, and digital solutions while enabling research, program delivery, and organizational effectiveness through technology and responsible AI adoption.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, systems, networks, hardware, and software.
- Develop IT strategy, policies, standards, and architecture aligned with SUMMIT’s research and organizational needs.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data protection, backup, access control, and system reliability.
- Lead and develop the IT team, including performance, capability, and resource planning.
- Drive digital transformation and AI-enabled solutions to improve research, program, and operational effectiveness.
- Partner with research, program, and external stakeholders—including government, donors, research institutions, and partners—to translate needs into practical technology solutions.
- Manage IT vendors, licenses, procurement, projects, and budget, and provide technology recommendations to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of IT experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
- Strong foundation in IT infrastructure, networking, systems, cybersecurity, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of AI fundamentals, data, and emerging technologies, with the ability to evaluate and translate them into practical, secure, and responsible solutions.
- Experience managing IT teams, vendors, projects, and technology implementation.
- Strong stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Good command of English; high integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

