Director

About

AFRALTI seeks a Director to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction and executive management of the Institute in line with Governing Council policies and resolutions. The five-year fixed-term appointment, renewable once, is based in Nairobi and is open to eligible nationals of Eswatini, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia, South Sudan, The Gambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Malawi. Applicants need a relevant master's degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience, including five years in senior executive leadership. Job grade: D1 Step 1 Terms of service: Five (5) Years, Renewable Once Duty station: AFRALTI - Nairobi, Kenya

How to apply

Submit electronically through the respective regulators in the respective Member States. Submit a signed cover letter; a comprehensive CV outlining qualifications, relevant work experience and positions held; copies of academic and professional certificates; a copy of the passport page showing date of birth; and contact details of three referees who directly supervised the applicant's work, including names, mobile telephone numbers and email addresses.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and executive direction for the Institute in accordance with the Governing Council's policies, strategic priorities, and resolutions.
• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of AFRALTI's Strategic Plan, Annual Work Plans, and institutional performance framework.
• Advise the Governing Council on strategic, operational, financial, and policy matters affecting the Institute.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, governance, and institutional requirements.
• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of AFRALTI to ensure efficient, effective, and accountable service delivery.
• Coordinate and supervise all Heads of Department, ensuring alignment of departmental objectives with the Institute's strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance across the Institute.
• Ensure effective institutional risk management, business continuity, and quality assurance systems.
• Lead initiatives to recruit and retain Member States, Associate Members, development partners, and strategic collaborators.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with governments, regulators, ICT organizations, academic institutions, regional and international organizations, and development agencies.
• Represent AFRALTI in regional and international forums, conferences, committees, and high-level stakeholder engagements.
• Promote the Institute's visibility, reputation, and influence through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic oversight for institutional marketing, branding, and communication initiatives.
• Lead initiatives that promote AFRALTI's training programmes, consultancy services, research activities, and specialized ICT solutions.
• Drive participant recruitment and market expansion to increase the Institute's regional and international reach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, ICT, Telecommunications, Engineering, or another relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, governance, strategy, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Membership in a relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Leadership and executive management training from a recognized institution is desirable.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience, with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior executive leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, organizational management, financial oversight, business development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven success in developing strategic partnerships, mobilizing resources, and managing institutional growth.
• Experience within the ICT, telecommunications, training, research, public sector, or international development environment will be an added advantage.
• Visionary and strategic leadership.
• Corporate governance and policy implementation.
• Change management.
• Results orientation.
• Decision-making and sound judgement.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strategic planning and execution.