Head of Digital at Genesis Analytics

You are likely to have:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in digital economy development, with at least five years of experience working in DPI or related fields
• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage teams in a professional services environment
• The ability to manage the strategic and commercial aspects of a for-profit consulting and/or development implementing partner business
• Strong networks and existing relationships with African governments, international development funders and technology service providers
• Exceptional interpersonal, people management, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical capabilities and problem-solving thinking
• A postgraduate university qualification in a relevant field such as economics, politics, international development, computer science or law
• Fluency in English is essential

Location:

• This role can be based in any location in a GMT-2 to GMT+6 time zone, but preference will be given to candidates based in one of our country offices (South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, the UK and India).
• You are an entrepreneurial and ambitious individual with a track record of leading teams in a professional services environment. You are passionate about the potential for DPI to significantly improve development outcomes, with a pragmatic view of how to deliver these results from experience. You are driven by delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced and challenging environments.

IMPORTANT: Understanding the Role

• Please carefully review the role title and description and what “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)” entails before applying. This position is focused on business building for a new business unit within Genesis Analytics, specifically centred around DPI.

What This Role is Not:

• This is not a technical IT role.
• This is not a digital marketing position.
• This is not about isolated digital transformation projects.

What This Role Is:

• We seek a business leader with proven experience in building and growing a business unit, particularly in the context of DPI. This means:
• Business Origination: You will need to leverage your network, create new opportunities, and originate DPI-related projects.
• Strategic Leadership: You are expected to guide the development and scaling of this new practice, collaborating with governments, international funders, and technology providers.
• Financial Responsibility: You will hold P&L responsibility, ensuring the financial success and sustainability of the practice.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: We need someone with the vision and drive to build something from the ground up, not just a technically competent individual.