Job Summary
The PM will implement a suite of data management products for Government, advising and supporting their application in Rwanda.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Focus of the Role
Do you thrive on driving the end to end delivery of
transformative projects? We are looking to hire an exceptional project
manager (PM) with experience and expertise across technology and
government advisory. The PM will implement a suite of data management
products for Government, advising and supporting their application in
Rwanda. The post holder will thereafter work on the application of
technology and innovations across public services, agriculture, health
and climate.
The post holder will join a team of new hires focused on our tech for
development in Kenya in the Kenya Country Programme led by the Country
Head, Kenya. This team will work with the wider existing embedded team,
forming a team with enormous potential for further impact. And the
postholder will report to the Head of Tech for Development, Kenya, whose
reporting line will be to the Country Head, Kenya.
This is a key role requiring a strong candidate with relevant
expertise and networks with government and/or industry in country or
other peer countries.
Job Introduction
Key outcomes of the role
Tech for development programme managed to deliver expected results,
such as deployment of solutions ranging from the current pandemic
response and digital health offer, to proximate use cases such as
digital payments, digital ID;
Supporting effective and trusted relationships with senior
politicians and bureaucrats in government, in service of project
delivery and sustainability; and
Expenditure in line with budget.
Key Responsibilities
Planning: Working closely with Head of Tech for
Development, design, maintain and continually improve country project
plans and tools to roll out our initiative from one tech domain to
another, with one ministry or more, across government and in country
with other stakeholders.
Execution and Monitoring: Under the direction of
the Head of Tech for Development, review and maintain project goals,
plans, proof points and KPIs. Report to and engage with Country Head for
Kenya, and our Global Director Tech for Development, and his/her team
to drive delivery, ideate, troubleshoot and manage roll-out. Where
relevant, ensure expenditure is utilised in line with budget with robust
management accounts and accountability established. Ensure all
necessary risk, legal and financial compliance and processes are
followed.
Government Relations: Support the Head of Tech for
Development to maintain effective and trusted relationships in
government in line with the country project strategy and positioning,
and in service of the overall TBI mission to support political leaders
to achieve results that benefit the people of the country and our tech
for development initiative.
People: Support the recruitment and management of
team staff, as required. The post holder will be expected to develop
strong working relationships.
External Relations (non-governmental):Support the
Head of Tech for Development to engage with relevant external
stakeholders such as tech hubs/incubators, investors, other not for
profit organisations, media, suppliers and agencies as directed.
One TBI:The post holder will formally report into
Head of Tech for Development Kenya and will work closely with the
Country Head, Kenya, and the wider tech for development teams in London
and other countries.
Person Specification
We are looking for an experienced project manager:
With experience in business operations, technology, consulting or advisory functions;
With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in management consulting or government advisory;
With some prior experience in emerging markets, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa;
With some experience in public affairs or government relations;
With an in-depth understanding of the tech policy and regulatory environment in practise;
Who commits to business objectives and pulls out the stops to make sure they are always met;
With the ability to work under pressure, and to coordinate with teams and multi-disciplinary advisors;
With strong communication and project management skills;
Who can work flexibly and be adaptable, open to changing approaches in response to changing situations on the ground;
With proven understanding of the policy context, how to influence
policy and the discretion and judgment needed to navigate a complex
political environment;
With a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience;
Prior work with the Government of Kenya is highly desirable; and,
Fluency in English required. Fluency in Swahili an advantage
About The Institute
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for
profit organisation. It exists to equip political leaders and
governments with the tools to create open, inclusive and prosperous
societies in a globalised world.
We do this within two connected divisions:
Government Advisory
Our Government Advisory teams work 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.
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.
What we believe in as an organisation:
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 Changemakers – 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.
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