Regional ICT Advisor

SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK: The Regional Information Communications Technology Advisor will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for all of Danya’s evidenced based information communications technology (ICT) initiatives in the region. The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and national government partners, designing and leading high impact ICT strategies and implementations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership ? Provide strategic leadership and vision for the organization’s ICT program ? Responsible for leading the ICT technical approach across multiple projects ? Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout the Africa region ? Contribute to annual work planning ? Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation
? Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Management ? Work collaboratively with project staff and US-based headquarters staff to assure proper financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions. ? Contribute to ensure projects meets set targets ? Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams ? Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ? Computer science degree with post-graduate level training preferred ? A minimum of 8+ years of senior level experience in designing and implementing ICT programs for social development programs ? Significant experience in design and development of technology solutions to increase international development project impact ? Project work experience with open source technology ? Familiarity with the design of mobile phone applications ? Demonstrated experience leading large ICT initiatives funded by international donor organizations, preferably funded by USAID or other USG agencies ? Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects ? Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities ? A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts ? Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills ? Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills ? Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform ? Fluency in English ? Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Please send CV/Resume to globalrecruitment@danya.com.

Danya is an equal opportunity employer.

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