British High Commission UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Director, International Tech Hub Network SEO Jobs in Nigeria

British High Commission UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Director, International Tech Hub Network SEO Jobs in Nigeria

Main Purpose of Job:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the innovative and high-profile UK-Nigeria Tech Hub based in Lagos. The Hub is a component (Pillar 3) of the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) led by the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) and delivered in partnership with DSIT (Department for Science, Innovation & Technology).

The Programme promotes digital inclusion, cybersecurity capacity building, and inclusive growth of the digital economy in partner countries (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Indonesia and Brazil). The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub in particular aims to develop the Nigerian tech entrepreneurship ecosystem, strenghten digital skills of digital entrepreneurs, and build links between Nigerian and international (including UK) tech sectors.

We are looking for a dynamic, well-networked leader with extensive experience in the Nigerian and wider African tech scene for this important role. The Digital Access Programme’s UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has a critical role in the UK Government’s strategy for Nigeria, with regards to maximising the growth, development and job-creation potential of the digital sector.

The successful candidate will lead a small team of country-based staff in the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, as part of the wider DAP team, and will be responsible for shaping and delivering the workplan of the Tech Hub as outlined in the DAP’s Country-level Implementation Plan and delivering on broader strategy of the British High Commission on digital development, which aligns with the broader FCDO Digital Development policy framework and upcoming new Strategy.

The team will support local digital ecosystems in both the industry hotspots and across more disadvantaged regions of Nigeria. The Tech Hub is part of a cross-departmental programme (the DAP) and therefore the ability to collaborate and partner across programme component will be a critical success factor in this role.

The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has three main aims:

Identify, develop (including project management and budgeting), and deliver tailored interventions to cultivate digital skills responding to the needs and opportunities for inclusion in the local tech sector - for example promoting opportunities for youth and women in the local digital economy. Interventions are delivered by the Tech Hub team and/or by local and international implementing partners;

Support tech entrepreneurship through collaborations with local digital ecosystem stakeholders including local hubs, incubators, accelerators and private sector firms, Nigerian government departments and agencies and non-profit organisations, while also highlighting UK strengths and the suitability of the UK as a tech partner.

Build on the programme’s support for the Nigeria Start-Up Act as an initiative to improve the regulatory environment for tech start-ups

Facilitate partnerships between local tech firms (including tech start-ups) and international companies (across all sectors) in the form of business partnerships, investment opportunities or joint ventures.

Roles and responsibilities:

Overall leadership of the UK Nigeria Tech Hub, as part of the wider Digital Access Programme, managing and working closely with an Tech Hub Operations Lead; and in partnership with the DAP Country Lead and team.

Managing the UK Nigeria Tech Hub budget and ensuring necessary financial processes are followed, in line with the allocations and processes set by the Digital Access Programme;

Contributing to the design, development and delivery of cross-pillar activities under the Digital Access Programme and UK in Nigeria country strategies;

Overseeing the implementation of the Tech Hub’s monitoring and evaluation framework and providing management, performance and financial updates to DAP Senior Responsible Owners and central teams in FCDO and DSIT.

Developing strategic partnership opportunities for the Tech Hub, identifying and cultivating new leads, understanding business and innovation needs across relevant sectors and convincingly present the

opportunities for collaboration, in alignment with DAP principles and country plan;

Contributing to the Tech Hub’s future sustainability by actively seeking new opportunities for execution of the Hub’s mission, and developing funding streams that will help the Hub to become sustainable in the long term.

In coordination and with the steer of DSIT and FCDO SROs for the Digital Access Programme, liaise with other UK government departments , including the Department for Business and Trade (DBT

In coordination with the DAP country team to ensure stakeholder engagement coherence, acting as point of of contact for Tech Hub stakeholders in government, (both Nigerian and UK), corporates, start-ups and related organisations;

Work closely and collaboratively with the FCDO Head of Prosperity in the British High Commission, and Tech Hub teams across the DAP International Tech Hub Network to deliver impactful cross-network projects where possible, ensure network-wide learning and evaluation as well as deliver on long-term strategy.

Proactively contribute to learning, knowledge sharing and cross-pillar collaboration in the wider Digital Access Programme, communicating effectively with other DAP country teams (in the other four DAP countries) and central teams (in FCDO and DSIT).

Essential on arrival:

At least five years’ experience in, and knowledge of, the tech sector and start-up scene within Nigeria;

Significant leadership experience and record of impact in the technology/digital sector or business development more widely (or a passion for innovation and technology);

A deep interest and robust understanding of the role of digital and tech for development;

Experience of developing strategies in partnership with multiple stakeholders;

Well networked within the tech sector (private sector firms and start-ups), federal and state government;

Knowledge of, and experience with, the Nigerian business landscape

Track record of leading successful delivery in either industry, government or using technology for development;

Proven track record of leading teams to develop and run projects and partnerships from the ground up – core funding will constitute Official Development Assistance, with legal and Value-for-Money constraints on how it is spent so an existing understanding or previous experience of development programming would be very welcome;

While budgets are somewhat restricted for travel. willingness to travel within Nigeria, and occasionally to the UK and other locations.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of working within or with Government institutions, an understanding of public accountability and public spending frameworks operate. If the successful candidate does not already possess this experience, they need to demonstrate a drive to familiarise themselves with the many internal policies operated by FCDO including The Programme Operating Framework, financial management and HR processes as defined and implemented by the UK Government.

How to Apply

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