Chief Information Officer (CIO)

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Role: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Employer: Orange Liberia (OLIB)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Application Deadline: 8th January 2026
Location: Monrovia, Liberia (Open to all Nationality – Preference will be given to Liberia Candidates)

 

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Chief Information Officer (CIO)” in Subject Line.

 

Role Purpose 

As the Chief Information Officer at Orange Liberia, the candidate will be a visionary leader entrusted with driving the company’s strategic ambition to lead the future of digital connectivity and innovation. The role is pivotal in shaping Orange Liberia’s technological landscape by overseeing IT operations, cybersecurity, service platform management, and spearheading transformative initiatives in digital, data, and AI. The candidate will ensure that Orange Liberia remains at the forefront of technological excellence, customer-centric innovation, and sustainable growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

01. Strategic Leadership & Innovation

  • Develop and execute a forward-looking IT strategy aligned with Orange Liberia’s ambition to lead the future of digital connectivity. 
  • Foster a culture of innovation that supports the company’s vision to be a digital leader. 
  • Control the IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency and optimal resource allocation (CAPEX/OPEX).

02. Cybersecurity & Trust

  • Establish and uphold robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect Orange Liberia’s assets, customer data, and brand reputation. 
  • Lead efforts to build trust through transparency, resilience, and proactive risk management.

03. Service Platform Excellence, Digital, Data & AI Transformation

  • Oversee the design, deployment, and continuous evolution of Orange Liberia’s service platforms, ensuring they are agile, scalable, and capable of supporting future digital ecosystems. 
  • Drive integration of new services (e.g., FinTech, IoT, cloud solutions) to enhance revenue streams.
  • Drive transformative initiatives that leverage digital technologies, data analytics, and AI to create innovative products, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new business opportunities aligned with Orange Liberia’s strategic ambitions.

04. Sustainable & Inclusive Growth, Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

  • Integrate sustainability and inclusivity into technology strategies, ensuring Orange Liberia’s digital future benefits society and the environment.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, partners, and communities to align technological advancements with Orange Liberia’s strategic goals and societal impact.

05. Risk Management & Compliance

  • Lead efforts to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and standards, while proactively managing risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and operational resilience.

06. Talent & Culture Development

  • Build and nurture a diverse, innovative, and agile IT and digital team. Promote continuous learning and a growth mindset to support Orange Liberia’s future ambitions.

07. Team Leadership & Governance

    • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across IT, Cybersecurity, Platform Management, and Digital/Data functions.
    • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
    • Manage vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
    • Report regularly to the CEO and Executive Committee on technology performance, risks, initiatives, and ROI.
    • Represent Orange Liberia’s technology interests within the Orange Group ecosystem.

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA with tech focus), or a related field. 
  • Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 8 years in a senior management or executive position.
  • Proven experience in senior IT leadership roles, ideally within telecommunications, digital innovation, or related sectors.
  • Extensive experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure, operations, and complex transformation programs.
  • Experience in developing and executing enterprise-wide Cybersecurity strategies and managing significant security incidents.
  • Understanding and hands-on experience with Digital Transformation, Data Strategy & Governance, and AI/ML implementation.
  • Strong experience with Telco service platforms (BSS/OSS, VAS, Mobile Money, Digital Channels).
  • Proven success in managing large budgets and complex vendor relationships.
  • Experience working in or with multinational organizations (Orange Group experience a plus).
  • Experience in emerging markets, particularly Africa, is advantageous.

 

Key Competencies

  • Visionary mindset with a strong understanding of emerging technologies, service platforms, and digital ecosystems
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI-driven transformation
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives and foster innovation
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills
  • Commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and societal impact through technology
  • Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable business value