Head of Digital

at  Genesis

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 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

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