Tech Transformation Specialist job at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Vacancy title:
Tech Transformation Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Information Technology , Category: Computer & IT ]

Jobs at:

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Deadline of this Job:
11 November 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
A successful scoping exercise would result in a concrete offer from TBI to the respective government in support of a transformative technology and digitisation agenda and/or narrow in on a few specific opportunities where TBI’s offering provides value and impact. The ideal opportunities identified should focus on or directly support presidential priorities and have the potential for transformational or scalable change for public benefit.
Given the high stakes of the scoping exercise, the Tech Transformation Specialist will work closely with T4D leadership to adjust the strategy and approach and to tailor the value proposition to the specific needs and opportunities in the local context.
This role can be based in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Lusaka and travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities
• Represent TBI, our core beliefs and our value proposition
• Engage key senior government counterparts on the national/sectoral vision, priorities, and pain points
• Assess entry points where the Institute’s T4D programming adds strategic value to the Government’s objectives
• Deliver an early scoping report to T4D leadership with assessment of the relevant landscape, government agenda, key government counterparts, and highest potential areas for impact against TBI T4D’s strategic framework (basic framework will be provided to build on)
• Align with T4D leadership on specific shortlisted opportunities for the country in the areas of tech/digitisation policy and strategy, e-government, ag tech, health tech and digital ID
• For agreed sortlisted opportunities, conduct additional scoping to enable TBI to deepen our understanding of the value we can uniquely provide to government
• Align with T4D leadership on highest potential opportunities
• Develop specific partnership proposals to present back to government, in discussion and agreement with TBI T4D and Africa leadership
• Maintain open lines of communication with TBI scoping counterparts and T4D leadership and exercise highest levels of confidentiality throughout the exercise

Person Specification
We are looking for an experienced leader:
• With a minimum of 7 years’ experience in management consulting, government or government advisory, related to digital transformation and advisory programme leadership
• With experience in the development and operations of robust technology solutions in a public sector environment, preferably in Africa
• Familiarity with policy foundations and regulation needed to foster and enable technology transformation for public good
• Who is strategic and can challenge the status-quo and develop plans for successful delivery of challenging objectives
• A bold thinker equipped to be a thought partner and peer to cutting edge technology companies as well as government leadership with an aim to thinking towards the future of cutting edge innovation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to quickly develop polished client briefing materials to support conversations
• Who commits to business objectives and pulls out the stops to make sure they are always met
• Who is a communicator and influencer, from board level through to technical level and is adept at managing up and beyond hierarchy
• Who exhibits discretion and tact and fosters trusted relationships
• Who has worked or consulted in developing and emerging economies and is sensitive to a diverse range of cultural and regional norms, and will foster a positive spirit of collaboration between our countries and our tech transformation offer
With a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree or equivalent practical experience

About The Institute
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people
We do this within two connected divisions:
Government Advisory
Our Advisory Practice works directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It has both non-profit partners and a client base and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia. We are currently in a rapid expansion phase from c. 18 countries at present, to 30 by December 2022.
Policy Futures
Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas:
• Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics;
• Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and
• Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world.
As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are:
• Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork
• Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity
• Optimistic Changemaker: you’ll be focused on results
TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work. It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you\'re successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.

Work Hours: 8 84 Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Specialist jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 11 November 2021  
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 26-10-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-10-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 26-10-2061
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