Head of Information Technology

e& Afghanistan is a wholly owned subsidiary of e& UAE. e& is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies and a leading operator across the Middle East and Africa, with its headquarters in the UAE.

e& Afghanistan is committed to developing the Afghan national workforce as a key organizational priority. As an equal opportunity employer, the company is dedicated to empowering Afghan nationals through capacity building, professional development, and access to training opportunities, ensuring the growth of local talent and expertise.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage the technology function of Etisalat Money, ensuring secure, reliable, scalable, and compliant digital financial services. The role is responsible for the MFS platform, IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, integrations, technology governance, and vendor management while supporting business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the Mobile Financial Services (MFS) platform, applications, and integrations.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of all production systems.
• Lead cybersecurity, IT risk management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Oversee infrastructure, databases, cloud services, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Manage integrations with banks, payment gateways, merchants, EMIs, APS, and third-party partners.
• Lead technology projects, platform upgrades, and solution implementations.
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, SLAs, and service delivery.
• Establish IT governance, policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing IT team.

Key Accountabilities

• Platform Availability & Service Continuity
• Information Security & Data Protection
• Regulatory (DAB) & Audit Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Technology Budget & Vendor Management
• Project Delivery & Innovation
• Team Performance & Capability Development

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master's degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of IT experience, including at least 1 year in a MFS role.
• Strong experience in Digital Payments, Mobile Money, Fintech, Banking, or Telecom Technology. 

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Digital Payments & Fintech Technologies
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• IT Operations & Service Management
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project & Change Management
• Strong Communication and Leadership Skills

Success Measures

• ≥99.95% platform availability
• Zero major regulatory compliance breaches
• Successful DR testing and business continuity readiness
• Timely delivery of strategic technology initiatives
• Compliance with vendor SLA commitments
• High customer and business satisfaction with IT services.

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following link: https://careers.eand.af 

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For further information, please contact us via WhatsApp at +93 (0) 788 887 363.