Project Manager-eGovernance and Digital ID ||Smart Africa Secretariat
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Position: Project Manager-eGovernance and Digital ID
Duration: 1 year (Renewable)
Work Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Deadline: May31st 2025 at 11:00 PM Kigali (GMT+2) time
About Smart Africa
The Smart Africa Alliance (or Smart Africa) is a bold and innovative commitment from African Heads of State and Government to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent, ushering Africa into a knowledge economy through the usage of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
Smart Africa is a partnership among African countries adhering to the Smart Africa Manifesto (herein after referred to as “the Manifesto”), the African Union (AU Commission, AUDA, specialized institutions and Regional Economic Communities), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the Private Sector, Academic and Research Institutions.
On 30th-31st January 2014, the Smart Africa Manifesto was endorsed by all Heads of State and Government of the African Union at the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa. This development places the Manifesto at the heart of the ICT agenda in Africa beyond just the 7 original signatories at the Summit to all African countries. The Smart Africa Alliance has since grown to include 40 African countries that represent 1+ billion people.
The Smart Africa Manifesto aims to put ICT at the center of the continental and national socio-economic development of Member States. This means increasing access to ICT solutions, improving accountability, efficiency, and openness through ICT, promoting the introduction of advanced technologies in telecommunication, strengthening the private sector, leveraging ICT to promote sustainable development.
The Smart Africa Alliance as an organization is the framework for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Manifesto, designed to make it actionable. The Smart Africa Alliance is not a profit-oriented organization. More info: www.smartafrica.org
About the Directorate of Digital Transformation
The Directorate of Digital Transformation aims to enable digital services accross Africa so that African businesses can grow and scale. As a result, the directorate has two (2) main units:
The Digital Services Enablers unit : Through the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), this unit coordinates and operationalizes digital identities, data exchange, and interoperability systems to boost trade and services across Africa. Its scope spans across Data Exchange, Digital Identity, E-Governance, Digital Payments, E-Commerce, and Digital Health.
The Technology-driven Entrepreneurship unit: Through the Smart Africa Network of Incubators and Accelerators (SANIA), this unit drives three strategic priorities: supporting African countries in developing Startup Acts and legal frameworks to boost innovation ecosystems, strengthening the broader startup ecosystem, including hubs, incubators, accelerators, and studios as well as facilitating access to affordable and suitable investment opportunities for African startups.
About the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA)
The Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) is a coordination and operations mechanism that fosters the use of digital identities and data to enhance trade and services across Africa.
SATA's role is to coordinate the adoption and harmonization of digital policies and standards among African countries, focusing on interoperability of digital systems. It aims to address challenges such as fragmented legal frameworks and limited institutional capacity by providing practical solutions for policy implementation and boosting trust in digital transactions.
SATA's potential use cases span various sectors, including telecom, health, finance, trade, and education, demonstrating its broad impact on digital transformation in Africa.
SATA emphasizes multi-stakeholder involvement and transparency, with an overarching goal to realize the African Single Digital Market with Trust.
Currently, SATA has 16 member states.
For more info: www.sata.smartafrica.org
Project Background
The Project Manager will directly support the implementation of the EU-funded project “Harmonizing e-Governance enabling Environments for Africa’s Single Digital Market”.
Key activities include:
Strengthening e-Governance frameworks.
Supporting digital identity and KYC interoperability initiatives.
Facilitating capacity building of African policymakers and officials.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager will handle day-to-day operations, manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables. He/She will be part of the existing SATA team and closely coordinate with existing SATA experts, leveraging their specialized knowledge to advance the project's objectives.
Key duties include:
Lead the development, rollout, and continuous improvement of e-Governance initiatives under the SATA framework.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of digital public services across Smart Africa Member States.
Drive the implementation of secure, interoperable digital identity and KYC frameworks, ensuring alignment with regional standards.
Promote the adoption of harmonized digital identity solutions while ensuring compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy regulations.
Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and ensure quality assurance of deliverables.
Prepare and submit project status reports, communication materials, and contribute to EU-mandated visibility actions.
Coordinate effectively with government agencies, regulators, private sector stakeholders, and international partners.
Facilitate workshops, peer learning sessions, and consultation forums to support project implementation and stakeholder buy-in.
Build and maintain strong networks to sustain engagement and ownership of project outcomes at regional and national levels.
Provide technical advisory support on digital interoperability, e-Governance standards, and Digital Identity technologies.
Support the development and adoption of the regional E-Governance Toolkit and related resources.
Identify, synthesize, and promote best practices, with particular focus on EU models and
Other relevant assignments as assigned
Key qualifications
Education
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, ICT Public Policy, Information Systems, Computer Systems, or a related field, plus 8 years of relevant experience.
Preferred: Master's degree in one of the above fields with 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience
At least 8 years of professional experience in the field of digitalization ;
Minimum of 5 years in project management or leadership roles, in either e-Governance, Digital Identity, Digital Transformation, or ICT4D projects.
Proven experience in implementing digital initiatives and digital services platforms.
Experience in implementing cross-border initiatives will be and added asset
Knowledge of digital trust frameworks, legal interoperability, and standards development.
Skills and Attributes
Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Familiarity with EU project management practices and reporting would be an added asset.
Ability to thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
Languages
Mandatory: Fluency in both French and English (excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages)
Preferred: Advanced professional proficiency in both languages
Duration of the assignment
The assignment will be for 1 year renewable subject to availability of fund and performance
Reporting
The recruited staff will report to the lead of the Digital Services Enablers unit under the Directorate of Digital Transformation and Services.
Application Instructions and Deadline
Candidates should send the following documents to this email address: [email protected] , with mention of “Project Manager – eGovernance and Digital ID” in the subject line:
A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
Copies of academic degree, professional certificates, and other relevant training certificates
The deadline for submitting applications is May 31st 2025 at 11:00 PM Kigali (GMT+2) time. Only selected candidateswill be contacted for an interview. Any late application will be automatically rejected.
We look forward to receiving your applications!!!
Date and Timings:
14-05-2025 10:17 AM to 31-05-2025 10:17 PM
