Jérémie BEDJE
Director of Information Systems and Technology
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire · jbedje@gmail.com
Profile
Visionary results-oriented IT expert with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in complex, multi-country environments, including United Nations missions and national institutions. Strong expertise in digital transformation, AI, IT governance, cybersecurity, enterprise information systems integration, and cloud computing. Fluent in French and English.
Professional Experience
Director of Information Systems and Digital Transformation
June 2020 – PresentCôte d'Ivoire SME Agency – Côte d'Ivoire
- Defined and implemented digital strategy aligned with national SME development objectives
- Led cloud migration (Azure & AWS) and ERP management (ODOO & SAGE)
- Deployed internal HRIS iNEED and supervised Business Intelligence division
- Supervised cybersecurity, data governance, and business continuity systems
- Led several national digital transformation projects to improve services to SMEs
Information System Technology Officer (SBP SAHEL Shock Response)
Aug 2018 – Aug 2019World Food Programme (WFP – UN) – Mauritania
- Led major infrastructure projects: Cisco ISE & Stealthwatch deployment, TESS security standards
- Drone resilience programs in Sahel zone
- Strengthened IT governance and service quality in multi-country humanitarian operations
- Inter-agency coordination and innovative technology solutions for operational resilience
ICT Specialist – ETC (Emergency Telecom Cluster)
May 2016 – Nov 2016World Food Programme (WFP – UN) – Bangui, CAR
- ICT governance, inter-agency coordination and emergency telecommunications
- Information management supervision and operational reporting
- ICT infrastructure deployment (HF/VHF/UHF radios, satellite systems, telephony)
- Contributed to training programs for emergency preparedness
ICT Specialist – Video Conferencing Coordinator
Oct 2008 – Oct 2014United Nations Mission in Sudan and South Sudan (UNMISS) – Sudan / South Sudan
- Designed, deployed, and managed enterprise video conferencing systems (VTC, telepresence)
- Developed technical specifications, procurement strategies, and vendor evaluations
- Annual communications budget management and governance compliance
- SAP administration and performance analysis to improve infrastructure resilience
ICT Specialist
March 2005 – Oct 2008National Savings Bank (CNCE) – Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- IT needs analysis and LAN/WAN infrastructure deployment with disaster recovery plans
- Developed procedures, IT policies, and internal governance frameworks
- Complete administration of infrastructure and SWIFT financial systems
ICT Assistant – Cisco CCNA Instructor
Sept 2001 – Feb 2005Distance Learning Center – World Bank Project (GDLN) – Côte d'Ivoire
- Complete management of international video conferencing operations
- VSAT systems installation and maintenance, network infrastructure
- Certified Cisco CCNA instructor
Software Engineer
Oct 2000 – Feb 2001MEDIASOFT-LAFAYETTE – Côte d'Ivoire
- Participated in software development projects using WinDev: design, coding, testing, and deployment of enterprise applications
- Managed IT project activities: requirements gathering, task scheduling, and delivery monitoring
- Performed quality assurance testing and validation, identifying and resolving technical issues to improve system reliability
- Contributed to web development as a full-stack developer: front-end, back-end, system integration, and client-side interfaces