This is an opportunity to advance the work of MicroSave Consulting’s (MSC) Centre for Responsible Technologies (CRT) in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Based in Dar es Salaam, the Manager will work with government agencies, donors, private-sector partners, development organizations and MSC teams to design, develop and implement responsible digital solutions in Tanzania and across multiple countries.
The role combines technical advisory, hands-on project delivery and business development. The Manager will lead and support technical assistance assignments, gather requirements, guide solution design and support implementation. Assignments may cover digital identity, data sharing and interoperability, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), cloud technologies, data engineering, enterprise architecture and open-source technologies. The Manager will guide project teams in turning policy priorities and technical requirements into recommendations that clients can implement and scale, while supporting the development of MSC colleagues and overseeing the quality of project deliverables.
Alongside project delivery, the Manager will help grow MSC’s work in East Africa by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships and developing proposals and concept notes. The Manager will also represent MSC at industry events and policy dialogues, support learning exchanges and share insights from project work through articles and blogs
Responsibilities
Lead and support DPI and digital transformation projects, from assessing digital maturity and gathering requirements to guiding solution design and supporting implementation.
Advise clients on technology choices, digital governance, standards and policies. Translate complex technical requirements and policy priorities into recommendations that clients can implement and scale.
Develop project plans, feasibility studies, functional requirements, assessments of current and proposed systems, project reports and research papers. Review deliverables to ensure they meet MSC’s quality standards.
Engage senior stakeholders throughout each assignment to agree on priorities, incorporate feedback and keep delivery on track.
Manage project teams and resources, support the professional development of direct reports and collaborate with MSC colleagues across countries.
Identify and pursue business opportunities across East Africa, build client relationships and lead or contribute to proposals and concept notes.
Represent MSC at industry events, conferences and policy dialogues. Support learning exchanges and exposure visits for government and development partners.
Share lessons from MSC’s work through articles, blogs and opinion pieces.
A bachelor’s degree / Master’s degreein technology, computer science, engineering, information systems, digital transformation or a related discipline.
Prior consulting experience and sector experience in international development, DPI, financial inclusion or technology for development are an advantage.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in digital transformation, DPI or a related field, including experience managing large-scale digital transformation projects.
Experience in digital governance, technology policy or large-scale digital transformation, with a strong understanding of at least one of the technical areas listed above.
Experience leading or supporting technical assistance, requirements gathering, solution design and implementation.
Experience providing research and advisory services to clients, ideally in Africa, and working with government institutions, donors, private-sector organisations or development partners.
Demonstrated experience managing a team, planning resources and working with larger teams.
Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly, write reports and proposals, present recommendations and meet deadlines.
Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation projects in Africa is preferred. Experience managing multiple projects, teams, consultants and stakeholders across countries is highly desirable.
Relevant professional certifications in technology, digital transformation, AI/ML, cloud, data or enterprise architecture are an advantage.