JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : Head of IT Security -  PLAN International Cameroon - NGO, Flexible

Head of IT Security
Date: 12 Aug 2024

Location: Globally,, Flexible

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

 

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

 

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

 

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

 

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

 

 

The Opportunity

 

Plan International is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT Security to protect our global communications, systems, and assets from internal and external threats. In this critical role, you'll ensure that our data and technologies are safeguarded across our operations in over 80 countries, supporting our ambition to improve the lives of 200 million girls by 2030.

 

You will oversee IT Security for key enterprise systems, including ERP, HRIS, data analytics, and systems that manage sensitive information for over one million children. Your responsibilities will include managing a budget of around €1 million, coordinating with third-party security partners, and collaborating closely with IT teams globally.

 

About You

 

Expertise in IT security standards (e.g., ISO27001, ISO/IEC 27031, CSA CCM, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS), preferably holding certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
Awareness of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and their relevance to operational environments.
Good understanding of solution product design (typically as documented by product vendor).
Familiar with architecture frameworks (TOGAF), and project management methodologies (PRINCE2, AGILE) and understanding of service management (ITIL)
Awareness of technical landscape, including Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Salesforce, SAP.
Robust understanding of and IAM systems like Okta, as well as of tools like Azure AD, networking, security, monitoring and Sentinel.
Project management, risk management, and communication skills.
Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on incident response.
A strategic, forward-thinking approach, adept at leading workshops, making informed decisions, and consistently achieving high-performance standards.
 

Please follow this link for a full role profile; Head of IT Security.docx

 

 

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.  

 

 

Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live.

Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions.

Grade: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.

Closing Date: 25th August 2024 (23:59 UK time)

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at  : https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=cameroon