Head of the Information Technology Section
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About the Role
The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation seeks a Head of IT Section to oversee strategic and operational IT planning, manage IT projects, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and lead the IT team.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the strategic and operational planning of information technology to achieve the organization's objectives
- Oversee the design of processes necessary to ensure the efficient delivery of IT services
- Consult with direct supervisor and senior management on IT projects
- Prepare feasibility studies for implementing IT projects and applications
- Oversee planning of IT and information security projects, analyze data, and present progress reports
- Monitor progress of external and internal technical projects and issue progress reports
- Monitor development of innovative solutions to facilitate user access to services
- Monitor development and updating of all information technology systems
- Develop and update procedures related to IT use by employees
- Oversee development of IT risk management plans
Requirements
- Master's/Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent
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Job Description
- Oversee the strategic and operational planning of information technology to achieve the organization's objectives.
- Oversee the design of processes necessary to ensure the efficient delivery of IT services.
- Consult with the direct supervisor and senior management on IT projects within the organization and related government projects.
- Prepare feasibility studies for implementing IT projects and applications within the organization.
- Oversee the planning of IT and information security projects, analyze data, and present progress reports to the department manager and organizational units.
- Regularly monitor the progress of completed external and internal technical projects, issue progress reports, and present them to the department manager and relevant departments and divisions.
- Monitor the development of innovative solutions to facilitate user access to the organization's services.
- Monitor the development and updating of all information technology systems used within the organization.
- Support the department's objectives and procedures to ensure alignment with the strategic plan.
- Develop and update procedures related to the use of information technology by all employees within the organization.
- Oversee the development of IT risk management plans.
- Monitor the implementation of government requirements related to smart services, cybersecurity, and any other relevant requirements.
Qualifications
- Master's/Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
Additional Information
- Job Category: Information Security
- Advertiser: Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation
- Required Nationality: UAE Only
- Schedule Time: Full time
- Job Posting: 08/06/2026
- Unposting Date: 09/07/2026
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