Chief Information Officer

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision and direction to the IT department in supporting organization-wide Information and Communications Technology needs and managing the IT division in alignment with NHFC’s business strategy. The responsibilities also include giving digitization and technology investment direction and setting standards for NHFC.
 
The job involves directing and managing computing and information technology
strategic plans,
policies, programs and schedules for businesses to accomplish corporate goals.

POSITION INFO:
Please email your confidential application, including your full CV and contact details, to on or before 06 June 2025

This role is pivotal in aligning technology with NHFC’s development mandate, enhancing internal efficiencies and effectiveness, and enabling digital solutions for ecosystem stakeholders, particularly emerging property developers.

This role is ideal for a strategic technology leader who can drive digital innovation, ecosystem enablement, and value-driven transformation within NHFC’s mandate of affordable housing and economic development.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Business,
A Master’s Degree would be preferred.

Experience
10 years of Senior Management experience in IT in Financial Services,
Strong Leadership, Excellent Oral and Written Communication, Coaching Ability and Analytical Skills

Key Responsibilities

• IT Strategy Development: Align IT strategies with NHFC’s goals.
• Planning & Budgeting: Develop and manage IT budgets and capital decisions.
• Technology Management: Stay updated on financial sector tech, manage vendor partnerships and SLAs.
• Operations Management: Monitor IT roadmap progress and optimize services for cost efficiency.
• Security & Risk Management: Implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with business risks.
• HR Management: Recruit, train, and develop IT staff.
• Governance & Reporting: Review and approve governance structures.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships with Board, employees, and service providers.
• Strategic Leadership: Drive Cloud ERP strategy for modernization.
• Digital Innovation: Implement scalable Cloud ERP platforms.
• Business Transformation: Use agile frameworks for iterative delivery.
• Change Management: Develop digital talent and upskill teams.