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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate to lead AI Policy at the Tony Blair Institute for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will be based in one of our regional hubs in Kenya, Senegal, Ghana or London. If based in Kenya, Senegal or Ghana you will be required to travel to London every 3 months. Other international travel may also be required. Please note that you must have an existing right to work in the location which you are applying for. Our Technology and Public Policy program exists to help policymakers master the implications of the technology revolution and deliver progressive policy and strategy for the 21st century.

The post holder will play a central role in our work to develop politically actionable policy and strategy, and to use this to influence the global policy debate. They will report to the Director of the Internet Policy Unit and work closely with other members of the Unit and the wider policy community at the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish distinctive, evidence-based policy positions on the role of AI, machine learning, and advanced computing to accelerate prosperity and improve peoples’ lives around the world
• Deliver a range of policy products that shape the global policy debate, in particular focusing on Africa
• Promote our policy work with clear, effective, and innovative communication
• Convene key players in policymaking and the tech sector to help drive real-world change
• Work directly with Institute colleagues who are directly advising governments in countries across Africa

The post holder will:

• Be responsible for scoping and structuring programmes of work
• Be responsible for developing and delivering a range of policy products
• Build productive relationships with their stakeholders in tech and policy
• Speak about their work at public events and in the media
• Line manage senior policy analysts and/ or policy analysts if required

Person Specification

The following criteria must be met:

• Significant experience in public policy, consulting, or relevant profession
• Proven ability to structure and solve complex policy problems
• A clear and confident communicator, both written and spoken
• Experience working in a developing country on tech policy/projects
• A strong network in the tech sector or policy communities in Africa
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience

Desirable:

• Practical experience using Machine Learning or data science to solve complex problems

They should have the ability to quickly assess and understand the functions and objectives of each IT unit as well as the risks, key controls, processes, and SOPs.

A key distinction for this role will be the involvement of the technology assurance manager in not only assessing control and process gaps but also supporting the first-line teams to remediate the identified gaps and improve their processes.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Developing comprehensive assessment plans and checklists for IT controls and PnPs (policies, processes, and standard operating procedures)
• Assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls as implemented in the process and standard operating procedures across IT units
• Assessment of conformance and adherence to IT and IS PnPs (policies, processes, and standard operating procedures)
• Benchmarking IT and IS processes and standard operating procedures against ISO standards i.e., ISO 27001 and ISO 20000
• As a result of the assurance work, identifying gaps in control design and implementation, policy process, and SOP gaps
• Developing remediation plans for control and PnP gaps and supporting first-line IT teams in the implementation
• Developing an effective technology assurance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all staff and managers
• Manage immediate reports to ensure unit objectives and KPIs are met in a timely manner
• Provide timely progress reports for assigned tasks/projects and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual management and Board level reporting.

Qualifications

Key Critical Competencies:

• A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity
• Be a team leader and integrator with good management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in an agile workplace and effectively balance multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence
• Good understanding of IT controls and technology assurance frameworks
• Working knowledge of cloud-based platforms such as MS Azure and AWS
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the SDLC process, DevOps, and Agile methods
• Understanding of key internal controls and risk management frameworks

Academic Qualifications and Competencies:

• At least 3 years of experience in Information Technology in the fields of Technology assurance, IT / IS Audit, and/or Software Quality Assurance with a minimum of 1 year in a management role
• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related field
• Recognized professional certification relevant to technology assurance e.g., CISA, CISM, CSQA, ISTQB, etc.
• Specific experience working with enterprise cloud-based solutions such as MS Azure, AWS, etc.
• Preferred – ITIL or ISO 20000 certification
• Preferred – Experience in working in a banking environment will be an added advantage

Closing: 4 August 2022