Chief Information Officer - Western Africa

About Us:

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP:

At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

About The Role:

We are looking for Chief Information Officer, West Africa to; Develop the tech strategy and architecture roadmap; Develop and deploy technology for all stakeholders; Accelerate product / service delivery; Innovate and implement technology solutions at optimized costs; Manage the functions and workings of the IT department in West Africa (20-25 FTEs); Handle the day-to-day operations, Service Delivery, People Management and Customer Delivery; Manage all customer-facing and internal applications and enterprise planning resources; Manage the infrastructure supporting the West Africa business and any associated Vendor partners & Engage fully as a member of the West Africa Management Team and Support the MD at all times.

Key Requirements:

- BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of proven experience as a CIO or similar leadership role.
- Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy.
- Strong understanding of budgets and business-planning.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team working skills.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
- Proven track record of: Conducting technological analyses and research.
- Leadership and organizational abilities.
- Strategic thinking.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Financial acumen and cost tracking of technology business unit

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.