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Consultant, Digital Transformation Lead

Tony Blair Institute For Global Change (TBI) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · 114 views
Full-Time

Posted

2 months ago

Deadline

1 month ago

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Job Description


The IT Lead will oversee the launch and post-launch phases of a mobile application supporting taxpayers under the Ministry of Revenue (MoR) digital transformation initiative.

The role involves coordinating with government stakeholders, TBI teams, and third-party software providers to ensure successful deployment, integration, and scaling of the mobile application, while also supporting data and analytics capability development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical advice and facilitation for launch and post-launch support of the mobile application pilot, including governance framework implementation.
  • Lead post-pilot scoping for the next phase of the mobile application, including technical requirements, integration needs, delivery options, and cost estimation aligned with MoR capacity.
  • Serve as the technical focal point between MoR, TBI, and third-party software vendors.
  • Support change management, user testing, documentation, and system handover processes.
  • Embed a mobile-optimized operational approach within MoR systems and workflows.
  • Lead capacity building to ensure MoR ownership and long-term maintenance of the mobile application.
  • Develop and implement a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system to assess mobile application impact.
  • Provide technical input to the Data Warehouse Advisor on BI tools and data strategy implementation.
  • Support internal capacity building and business development activities within TBI.

Core Deliverables

  • Final technical requirements for the post-pilot phase of the mobile application (MoR Super App).
  • Completion of technical training, documentation, and submission of impact monitoring reports.
  • Successful pilot launch and post-pilot support with MEL impact reporting.
  • Participation in all technical meetings including weekly project meetings, sprint sessions, and client/supplier engagements.
  • Delivery of MEL reports aligned with TBI and stakeholder requirements.

Experience

  • Minimum 12 years of experience in IT.
  • Experience designing, launching, and managing digital services at scale (preferably national-level mobile applications).
  • Experience selecting technology stacks, frameworks, and defining coding standards.
  • Experience working in internationally funded programs and public sector digital transformation.
  • Experience in project management and vendor/third-party coordination.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and defining technical requirements.
  • Experience in government or public service digital implementation.
  • Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or Ethiopia is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with public finance and tax systems is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong leadership, ownership, and accountability for delivery.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
  • Fluency in English and Amharic.

Qualification

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
  • Additional certifications in Mobile App Development (Android & iOS), Data Warehouse, Artificial Intelligence are an advantage.
  • Project management certification is a plus.

Required Skills

  • Computer/Software/IT/Data.

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