Job Description

*** Please understand that before applying, this opportunity concerns Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), NOT Digital Marketing. ***Genesis, an impact firm founded in Africa, has brought about change in over 100 countries. We are focused on the Young World - the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. We believe that digital public infrastructure (DPI) is the critical lever for unleashing a wave of digital development in these nations, transforming the effectiveness of critical public services. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Head of Practice to bridge the gap between DPI's transformative potential and its pragmatic implementation requirements. Your role will be to scale our digital practice, originating and delivering DPI projects that reimagine policymaking and service delivery in key African governments by focusing on:

• Digital IDs
• Digital Payments
• Data integration for better delivery of state services.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A digital impact business builder looking for a new challengeWe 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 YOUCatalyse 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

ABOUT YOUWe 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 solid and demonstrable 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 dIvoire, 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 RolePlease 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.

If you do not have significant experience in business development, work origination, and leading large-scale DPI initiatives, we kindly ask that you reconsider applying for this position.This role requires both a strategic mindset and commercial acumen, and it aims to drive digital public infrastructure transformation across Africa and beyond.#DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy #InclusiveGrowth #TechForDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #eCitizenship #DigitalGovernance

• Digital Public Infrastructure * Digital ID * Digital Payments * Data Exchange * Digital Economy * Digital Inclusion * Human-Centred Design * Digital Policy and Regulation * Data Governance * Frontier Technologies * Digital Financial Inclusion * eCitizen Charter * Digital Identity Management * * eParticipation * Citizen-Centric Governance *

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