Chief Technical Officer (C.T.O.)

Job Description Chief Technical Officer (C.T.O.) Location: Banswara / Jaipur, Rajasthan Reports to: Secretary Type: Full-time Organizational Context VAAGDHARA is a community-based organization working with tribal communities in the tri-junction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. With a strong foundation in the principles of Swaraj, the organization aims to promote holistic rural development through agroecology, community-driven governance, childrens rights, and climate resilience. As we enter a new phase of organizational growth, VAAGDHARA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Information Technology and Systems to design and implement a robust, indigenous community-centric Management Information System (MIS) and Digital Learning Management System (LMS).

Job Purpose This role will be central to digitizing and codifying data on tribal communities agriculture, climate-resilient practices, and traditional wisdom. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enabling and capacitating team on data-driven decision-making, supporting cross-regional knowledge exchange, and building internal capacities.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and System Development

Lead the design, development, and rollout of a robust MIS platform to track community data, program outcomes, and research insights.

Supervise the development and deployment of a user-centric LMS for cross-sharing of community knowledge and practices across different regions in India.

Ensure interoperability, scalability, and data integrity across systems.

Manage day-to-day IT support including troubleshooting of hardware/software/network issues.

Prioritize and assign IT support requests and ensure timely resolution through an internal help desk system.

Design, create and maintain IT infrastructure, assetsinventories, software licenses, and version control records.

Capacity Building and Documentation
Train internal teams, field staff, and CSO partners in digital tools, systems use, and basic IT troubleshooting.

Develop user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation for all systems.

Coordinate digital literacy initiatives for rural users to enhance system adoption and sustainability.

Coordination with Vendors and External Agencies

Oversee the engagement of external consultants/agencies for development of MIS/LMS.

Evaluate deliverables and ensure compliance with project specifications, timelines, and data privacy protocols.

Strategic Technology Planning
Provide technical inputs to organizational strategies and operational plans.

Explore emerging technologies and propose innovative IT solutions for rural and tribal development.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector trends and compliance requirements related to digital data governance.

Qualifications And Experience Masters degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Systems, or related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT systems.

Demonstrated experience in MIS/LMS platforms and digital capacity-building.

Experience working in or with development sector organizations is preferred.

Skills And Competencies Strong command of database management, cloud-based platforms, open-source solutions, and information architecture.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under limited supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Hindi. VAAGDHARA offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise, along with meaningful opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development, and professional growth. Joining this role means becoming part of a transformative journey grounded in the principles of Swaraj and committed to empowering tribal communities through community-led development.We strongly encourage women candidates to apply and contribute to shaping an inclusive and equitable development process.

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to https://vaagdhara.org/job-details/ jid=30 using the subject line: Application for Lead Information Technology and Systems.

Role : IT LeadEmployment Type : Full Time (Permanent)Education : MCA,PGDCALanguages : Hindi,EnglishKey Skills : Organizational Development .