Team Leader – FCDO funded Technology Centre of Excellence

DT Global is preparing for an upcoming FCDO funded opportunity and seeks to identify an experienced Team Leader to lead the overall strategy, delivery and operations of the anticipated FCDO funded Technology Centre of Expertise (Tech CoE)

The Technology Centre of Expertise (CoE) aims to build capacity in emerging technologies in partner countries on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It is anticipated that the Tech CoE will do this through research and technical assistance facilities.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities
The Technical Team Leader will be responsible for leading the strategy and delivery of the Tech Centre of Expertise, this will include:

• Designing and launching the Tech Centre of Expertise brand, vision and structures;
• Setting strategic direction for and overseeing the technology evidence fund and the technical assistance facility to commission research calls and mobilise expertise to support the digital and technological transformation of FCDO partner countries;
• Adaptive programme management to respond to changing needs and priorities;
• Leveraging academia and business networks to respond to research calls and technical assistance needs;
• Establishing links to existing FCDO programmes and interventions and co-ordinating to direct support requests as appropriate;
• Co-ordinating with FCDO and other Government departments including holding advisory board and steering board relationships;
• Connecting evidence and technical assistance within countries and across regions and globally

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of ten years international development programming and policy experience, preferably for FCDO.
• Proven experience in managing large, multi disciplinary consortia.
• Strong linkages with innovation and technology professional networks.
• Proven experience establishing a vision and setting strategic direction for both technical assistance and research.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrable ability to foster collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Working effectively across different government departments including UK Government departments and with FCDO in county posts.
• Familiarity with existing FCDO Tech & Innovation Unit (TIU) programmes and other tech-focused programming.  
• Proven experience in critical analysis, report writing, the management of staff performance, as well as experience with monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven track record in the oversight of funding, project management and financial reporting processes including risk  management. 

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Thematic knowledge of one or more of FCDO technologies of focus (quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, engineering biology, semiconductors, telecoms and data as an enabler).
• Postgraduate qualifications (masters and above) in development economics or another appropriate related fields.  

Other Information
Appointing a successful candidate to this position will be contingent on the outcome of the bid.

Amendments to the position’s terms of reference may be made during the period of the tender as required.

How to Apply

Please forward your CV along with details of your anticipated fee rate to Mihaela.Vocila@dt-global.com, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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