Head of Digital

WE ARE LOOKING FOR… A digital impact business builder looking for a new challenge

• We need you to bring your entrepreneurial spirit, networks and track record of leadership in a professional services firm to fuel the growth of our digital practice. Working collaboratively with government partners, development funders and technology providers, your passion for DPI and its transformative potential will be blended with a pragmatic approach to delivering results. Your leadership will shape our team of consultants and technical staff to deliver both long-term implementation programmes and short-term advisory projects that realise the potential for DPI in Africa.

You will:

• Shape the strategic direction of the practice – identifying the market requirements and unique value proposition of Genesis in DPI and related areas
• Originate DPI programmes and projects – leveraging key relationships with international donors and Young World governments to generate revenue
• Ensure the commercial success of the practice - overseeing new business development, managing profitability and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Manage and scale a team of experienced consultants and technical staff – ensuring the team is optimised to deliver high-quality outcomes

OUR OFFER TO YOU

Catalyse the next wave of digital development:

• Partner with senior leaders in government, international organisations and technology providers to drive improvements in policy decision-making and delivery of critical public services
• Experience the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful impact at scale working with a dedicated and talented team

Build a market-leading business:

• Focus on identifying scale opportunities and delivering high-quality technical work with support from a dedicated Group Services team covering finance, legal, HR, business development and programme management
• Leverage the deep expertise in complimentary practice areas including health, social development, education and M&E

Join a thriving work environment:

• Immerse yourself in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere that fosters continuous learning and growth
• Collaborate with highly talented colleagues across the firm working to solve some of the most important challenges 

Requirements
ABOUT YOU

• We need you to scale our DPI-focused digital practice by proactively identifying and delivering DPI and related projects that transform service delivery in key African governments, leading and growing a team of consultants and technical staff.
• 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.  

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