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Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID)

10d•Remote

About The Position

DTID is seeking analytical, commercially aware and solutions-focused volunteers for its Strategy function within the Director-General’s Office. Appointments may be made at Principal, Senior or Officer level based on qualifications, experience, assessment performance and demonstrated strategic capability. The team supports institutional growth by analysing strategic opportunities, developing organisational and business-development proposals, supporting partnerships, and helping senior leadership translate priorities into practical initiatives. Volunteers will work across DTID to assess challenges and opportunities, conduct research and analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of strategic initiatives. The role has a strong business-development and partnership-development component, including identifying opportunities for institutional collaboration, sponsorship, programme development, government engagement and other strategic support. Volunteers are expected to approach complex problems as internal strategists and management consultants: analysing evidence, challenging assumptions and presenting practical recommendations to senior decision-makers. Responsibilities vary by appointment level. Principal Strategy Officers may lead complex strategy and business-development assignments, advise senior leaders, lead analysis of major opportunities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review other officers’ work and mentor colleagues. Senior Strategy Officers may independently manage workstreams, coordinate cross-functional projects, lead selected initiatives and guide Strategy Officers. Strategy Officers may support research, analysis and implementation, prepare draft materials, maintain trackers and assist senior colleagues. The role is home-based and remote, within an internationally distributed organisation. These are unpaid volunteer positions. The selection process normally includes application screening, a written or technical assessment, an interview and/or technical discussion, and final selection and onboarding.

Requirements

Excellent written and spoken English; professional proficiency in English is required.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyse complex information and identify practical recommendations.
Excellent research skills.
Strong written briefing and presentation skills, including the ability to develop clear, structured and actionable proposals.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills and ability to build constructive professional relationships.
Ability to communicate confidently with colleagues from different professional disciplines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments and collaborate across organisational boundaries.
Ability to work effectively in a remote, internationally distributed organisation.
Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused mindset.
Knowledge or experience in several relevant areas, such as corporate or institutional strategy, management consulting, business development, strategic partnerships, organisational development, market and stakeholder analysis, programme and project development, business-case or proposal development, partnership and sponsorship models, institutional growth and sustainability, performance analysis, organisational improvement, project and programme management, government or public-sector engagement, or international development.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Candidates for senior appointments should additionally demonstrate leadership, strategic judgement, influencing and stakeholder-management capability.
Principal level: substantial experience leading complex strategic assignments, advising senior decision-makers and developing or implementing significant organisational initiatives; a Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
Senior level: relevant degree and significant professional experience in strategy, consulting, business development or a related area; postgraduate qualification is advantageous; experience independently managing strategic projects, developing recommendations and working with senior stakeholders.
Officer level: relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification preferred; previous strategy or consulting experience is desirable, though candidates with strong research, analytical and business skills may be considered.
Candidates with strong transferable professional experience and demonstrated strategic capability may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of climate change, sustainability, climate finance, artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies.
Experience with project-management, data-analysis, CRM or business-development systems.
Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economics, Finance, Management, International Business, Public Administration, International Relations, Public Policy, International Development, Project Management or another relevant discipline.
Relevant professional qualifications in strategy, management consulting, finance, project management, business analysis or programme management.
Knowledge of an additional international language.
Experience in a management consultancy, international organisation, nonprofit organisation, public-sector institution, research organisation, technology organisation or corporate strategy function.
Postgraduate qualification for Senior Strategy Officer appointments.
Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for Strategy Officer appointments.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis to support strategic planning and institutional development.
Assess organisational, programme, partnership and business-development opportunities.
Develop strategic proposals, concept notes, business cases and implementation plans.
Support sponsorship, partnership, government and institutional engagement proposals.
Analyse organisational challenges and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Evaluate short-, medium- and long-term strategic initiatives.
Support senior leadership in assessing options, risks, opportunities and implementation approaches.
Conduct market, stakeholder, policy and organisational research.
Prepare discussion papers, executive briefings, presentations and strategy reports.
Work with Divisions to translate strategic recommendations into practical implementation plans.
Identify and develop partnership opportunities with governments, international organisations, foundations, research institutions, companies and other stakeholders.
Support stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship development.
Monitor selected strategic initiatives and identify emerging risks or barriers.
Contribute to organisational improvement, growth and sustainability initiatives.
Support cross-divisional projects and other priority activities assigned by the Strategy Director or Director-General’s Office.
At Principal level, lead complex assignments, provide strategic advice, lead analysis of major opportunities, develop high-level business cases and strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review strategy work, present recommendations, support institutional strategy, and mentor other officers.
At Senior level, independently manage strategy and business-development workstreams, conduct detailed analysis, develop recommendations, lead selected initiatives, coordinate projects, prepare executive materials, analyse risks and options, support engagement, and guide Strategy Officers where required.
At Officer level, conduct desk and market research, analyse information, prepare draft papers and proposals, support partnership research, maintain opportunity and implementation trackers, support meetings and engagements, monitor actions, and assist Principal and Senior Officers.

Benefits

Practical experience in institutional strategy and business development.
Opportunity to work on complex strategy and organisational-development challenges.
Opportunity to contribute to partnerships and institutional growth initiatives.
Work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across different Divisions.
Develop strategy, consulting, research and business-case development skills.
Strengthen executive writing, presentation and analytical capability.
Exposure to international organisations, governments and institutional partners.
Work at the intersection of emerging technology, climate action, sustainable development and organisational strategy.
Develop international professional networks and strategic relationships.
Gain experience within a globally distributed organisation.
Contribute directly to DTID’s growth and institutional development.