Head
of Tech
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning: Design, maintain and continually
improve: (i) the country strategy for TomP; and (ii) plans and tools to roll
out the strategy from one tech domain to another, within one ministry or across
government.
Government Relations: As agreed with the Country Head,
maintain trusted relationships with senior politicians in government at key
loci including key ministers and special advisors in line with the country
project strategy and positioning. Secure mandates with at least one key
counterpart as regular contact (as indicated by the current country project and
positioning), in service of our mission to support political leaders to achieve
results that benefit the people of the country and in service of the
Institute’s TomP initiative.
Execution and Monitoring: Establish, review and maintain project
goals, plans, proof points and KPIs. Serve as the focal point for TomP in
country, project and output quality control and design tools to support
execution.
Recruitment: support the Country Head on the
recruitment of such roles as are required to deliver the government strategy in
line with TBI’s programme objective in Kenya
External Relations (non-governmental): As agreed with the Country Head
and in line with the country project strategy and positioning, engage with
relevant external stakeholders such as tech hubs/incubators, investors, other
not for profit organisations, media, suppliers and agencies.
Wider organisation: Work closely with the Country
Head and Global Director, TomP, and the wider team to scope and explore for
project opportunities in Kenya, and report on outcomes and deliverables on a
regular basis
Establish and/or maintain effective
and trusted relationships with senior politicians in government, such
ministers, and special advisors, supporting the mandate with at least one key
counterpart as regular contact.
Demonstrate tangible results delivered
in TomP.
Ensure expenditure is utilised in line
with budget as agreed with the Country Head with robust management accounts and
accountability established. Ensure all necessary risk, legal and financial
compliance and processes are in place. Ensure adherence to all risk, legal and
financial compliance and processes of the Kenya project.
On
Delivery
Support the Ministry of ICT design and
set up a Delivery Unit to improve the work value stream that will enhance
strategies to resolve tactical impediments, improving the work process for more
effective, consistent, and sustainable execution. This will include expert
advice on operations, organisational structures, relevant competency
requirements, techniques, tools, and methodologies for monitoring and improving
the delivery of specific prioritised projects.
Support in the implementation of
pipeline projects for Cloud Infrastructure offer with the ED External Relations
and Global Director, Tomorrow Partnership Programme (TomP).
Work with TBI’s internal Tech teams
and Cloud counterparts to define and develop the required collateral which TBI
teams and government clients can utilise to advance conversations. Ensure TBI
teams are equipped with the materials (decks + written primers) to understand
the contextual requirements to land the offer. Support country teams or lead
counterpart briefings for governments and other senior stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic conversations
and resulting documentation on the forward looking TBI – digital infrastructure
offer.
Work with the government and internal TBI tech team to define the financial costs /scenarios on cloud offer in the 4-5 target markets; develop a cost modelling tool for TBI teams and their governments to model and plan for financial costs.
Priority partnerships: In consultation with the CD and ED
External Relations lead partnership conversations between Ministry of ICT and
TBI around a co-location cloud offering to governments.
Internal Enablement: Support in leading a global technical
enablement session open to all TBI staff; join discussions as needed to bilaterally
dig into cloud offering opportunities in tech markets.
Support the recruit of the teams that
will support the Ministry in realising the Government’s digital superhighway
commitments under the President’s Economic Transformation Agenda.
Broader support to Tomorrow
Partnership Programme – continue to support recruitment, onboarding for the
central enterprise architect advisor role, the head of AgTech, and potential
support to the establishment of the internal innovation unit.
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven
track record:
Experience in business operations,
technology, consulting or advisory functions advisory functions and
demonstrable experience in technology enterprises or programmes;
Broad and comprehensive experience in
management consulting or government advisory, preferably with the majority
focussed on technology and digital sectors;
With a strong understanding of, and
ability to navigate the Kenyan ICT and digital economy eco-system and
engage Government machinery, structures and processes;
Proven ability and experience in
achieving results through coordination of teams and individuals; some of whom
may be working remotely and or in counterpart organisations;
An in-depth understanding of the tech
policy and regulatory environment in practise
Proven management skills and the
ability to build and inspire teams to achieve exceptional objectives;
A confident and exceptional
communicator and influencer, from board level through to technical level and is
adept at managing up and beyond hierarchy;
Flexible and be adaptable, open to
changing approaches in response to changing situations on the ground;
Proven understanding of the policy
context, how to influence policy and the discretion and judgment needed to navigate
a complex political environment;
Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in
computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a
related field would be an added advantage;
Prior work with the Government of
Kenya is highly desirable;
Fluency in English required. Fluency
in Swahili an advantage.
Right to live and work in Kenya
required
How to Apply