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TBI Rwanda is seeking a Manager – Tech Strategy, Policy & Partnerships to serve as a senior TBI advisor to the Hon. Minister of ICT and Innovation and the Ministry’s leadership team. The role supports the design, implementation, and delivery of Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, with particular focus on the Smart Rwanda Strategy 2024–2029.
As Rwanda operationalizes its AI policy, the role provides senior-level strategy advisory, strengthens delivery oversight of high-visibility initiatives, and mobilizes targeted partnerships to accelerate impact. Beyond country support, this position establishes Rwanda as a continental demonstration case for responsible AI adoption and technology-enabled reform, reinforcing TBI Africa’s leadership in frontier policy advisory and strengthening our credibility as the partner of choice for governments navigating AI-driven transformation.
In addition, the post holder will play a significant but secondary role in supporting the Ministry to identify, structure, and mobilise technology-related partnerships that enable implementation and scale. These partnerships are pursued strictly as a means to enable government delivery, not as a standalone commercial function.
The post holder will complement the Deputy Country Director’s leadership on country-level partnerships by focusing specifically on tech and digital transformation partnerships, working in close coordination with government counterparts, TBI Rwanda leadership, regional leadership, and TBI’s Global Partnerships team.
Across responsibilities, the post holder will work closely with the TBI Rwanda Senior Leadership Team, other sector leads, and global TBI teams, and will support the Country Director to plan, operationalise, track, and report impact across the Tech portfolio. This is a senior advisory role requiring strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in complex and sensitive government environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Policy Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Hon. Minister of ICT and Innovation and Ministry leadership on technology strategy, policy priorities, and digital transformation.
Support implementation of the Smart Rwanda Strategy 2024–2029, ensuring alignment with broader national development objectives.
Conduct diagnostics, readiness assessments, and strategic analyses to inform prioritisation and sequencing of technology initiatives.
Provide advice on emerging technologies and innovation trends and their implications for public policy and delivery.
Support development of policy frameworks, strategies, and implementation roadmaps in collaboration with Ministry teams and relevant stakeholders.
2. Delivery & Implementation Support
Support the Minister’s office and Ministry leadership in tracking delivery of priority technology and digital transformation initiatives.
Work closely with TBI colleagues and government counterparts to strengthen delivery management, including setting goals, milestones, KPIs, and proof points.
Provide delivery advice on flagship initiatives such as public service digitisation, innovation programmes, digital inclusion, and ecosystem development.
Support preparation of briefing notes, position papers, and decision materials for senior government engagements.
3. Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation (Secondary – Advisory and Facilitative)
Support the Hon. Minister and Ministry leadership to identify technology-specific initiatives where strategic partnerships and external resources can accelerate delivery and scale.
Work with government counterparts to develop partner-ready propositions (e.g. concept notes, programme briefs, delivery cases) for priority tech initiatives.
Engage selectively with development partners, international organisations, philanthropic institutions, and private-sector actors to explore partnership opportunities in support of government-led priorities.
Complement the Deputy Country Director’s leadership on country partnerships by focusing on tech-specific partnerships, coordinating closely with TBI Rwanda leadership, regional teams, and TBI’s Global Partnerships function.
Support mobilisation of resources from government budgets and mission-aligned external partners, ensuring alignment with TBI governance standards.
Maintain light-touch oversight of active tech partnerships, tracking commitments, delivery progress, and risks, and supporting effective coordination across stakeholders.
4. Government & External Relations
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government officials, implementing partners, and ecosystem actors in the technology and innovation space.
Represent TBI, alongside government counterparts where appropriate, in engagements with external partners and stakeholders.
Support planning and execution of key technology and innovation events and engagements led by the Ministry.
5. Execution, Monitoring & One TBI Collaboration
Establish and maintain clear goals, plans, and KPIs for the role in collaboration with TBI Rwanda SLT and Ministry leadership.
Work collaboratively across TBI sector teams to position technology as an enabler of impact.
Contribute to TBI’s global knowledge base by capturing lessons learned and best practices from Rwanda’s digital transformation journey.
Required Competencies:
Strategic & Analytical Judgement
Strong ability to analyse complex policy and delivery challenges and translate them into practical, actionable advice.
Sound judgement in navigating politically sensitive environments and partnership dynamics.
Delivery Focus & Execution Excellence
Demonstrated experience supporting delivery of complex programmes, with strong attention to outcomes, milestones, and impact.
Ability to operate effectively at pace and manage competing priorities.
Partnership & Stakeholder Influence
Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with senior government counterparts and external partners.
Experience contributing to partnership development or resource mobilisation in a public-sector or development context.
Collaboration & Leadership
Works effectively across matrixed teams and functions, including country, regional, and global teams.
Coaches and supports junior team members, fostering high standards and continuous learning.
Integrity & Professionalism
High levels of discretion, integrity, and accountability when working on sensitive government priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior audiences clearly and confidently.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Advanced degree in Public Policy, Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
4–8 years’ experience in a policy advisory, strategic consulting, delivery, or development role, with exposure to technology or digital transformation.
Demonstrated experience advising senior government stakeholders or working closely with public-sector institutions.
Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
Experience working with development partners, international organisations, or donor-funded programmes.
Exposure to partnership development, blended finance, or multi-stakeholder delivery models.
Familiarity with Rwanda’s development priorities and digital transformation agenda.
Fluency in English; working knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is an advantage.
This is a TBI advisory role. The post holder does not exercise political authority, does not represent government independently, and does not fundraise for TBI. All partnership activities are undertaken in support of government-led priorities, are secondary to the core strategy and policy advisory mandate, and are coordinated closely with the Deputy Country Director and TBI’s Global Partnerships team, in line with TBI’s governance frameworks.
Closing Date:
2026-03-20