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The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change supports political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies in a globalised world. We do this through developing policy and advising governments.
Focus of the Role
Do you have experience working in the tech field on programmes that drive systemic and transformative change in the digital ID space? Are you excited by opportunities to work directly with governments to create impact at scale? If yes, then we are looking for you!
TBI is looking to hire an exceptional advisor with experience and expertise across technology, government advisory and, specifically, digital ID implementation(s). This will be a key role, requiring a strong candidate with relevant expertise in project management, tech and knowledge of and experience in digital ID ecosystems.
The Institute has recently launched a landmark initiative to be delivered in 30 countries in Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia aiming to transform developing and emerging nations through the application of sustainable scaled technology and innovations across public services, food systems and healthcare.
The Tomorrow Partnership is the Tony Blair Institute’s work with political leaders and governments to bring tech and digital solutions to their biggest challenges, because we believe tomorrow will belong to those who responsibly harness the power of technology for the good of all people, and to leave no one behind.
Through The Tomorrow Partnership, we broker strategic partnerships between governments and leading tech organisations and innovators to help foster environments that enable tech to deliver practical change in people’s lives.
Governments within our countries of scope recognize the role of digital technologies to propel growth, diversify, and deliver government services more efficiently. TBI has agreed to offer advisory support to our counterparts in government with an aim to enhance the robustness, inclusiveness and utility of their digital ID ecosystems. Key focus areas include: optimising National ID ecosystems and exploring the necessary governance structures required to enable this optimisation.
The role will be based in Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel across the continent. Candidates with desire to be based in Nairobi must have the right to work in Kenya.
The role has an initial 1-year term with the potential extension.
Please note : The location will be Accra, with relocation available OR Nairobi, with right to work in Nairobi (no relocation package)
Key Responsibilities
The advisor is expected to assess key elements of the existing Digital Identity ecosystem and make recommendations for TBI to consider when providing advisory support to governments in Anglophone African countries within our portfolio. Key responsibilities include:
Definition of potential impact and success indicators (human development, economic, catalytic/transformational effects on nation’s development path etc.
Person Specification
The successful candidate must demonstrate a good understanding of the ICT ecosystem and tech and digital space, as well as general Governments’ machinery across Africa. Prior work with Government is highly desirable. Additional skills and competencies required include:
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