Technical Director, Digital Transformation

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus is actively seeking a Technical Director to provide technical leadership and engagement across Cadmus’ growing digital transformation portfolio.

• This will include providing technical insights and high-quality technical leadership on digital issues by undertaking applied policy analysis;
• developing policies, strategies, and tools; identifying areas of research needed within Responsible Digital Development;

and, among other things, providing policy and implementation advice to clients. Support Cadmus’ International Development Division through business development and technical expertise across a range of issues.

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions.

That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals.

On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world.

We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality technical leadership on digital issues by undertaking applied policy analysis; developing policies, strategies, and tools;

identifying areas of research needed within Responsible Digital Development; and, among other things, providing policy and implementation advice to clients

• Lead technical assignments across a range of digital issues on Cadmus’ current programs (this will include developing strategies for implementation of technical assignments and providing technical expertise in the delivery of these assignments across Cadmus' projects)
• Drive business development efforts on digital transformation efforts, including leading technical proposals where needed
• Work with technical partners across digital thematic areas (., cybersecurity, digital trade, e-government, digital infrastructure)
• Contribute to providing thought leadership to Cadmus' teams on up to date innovations and trends in the digital development and digital economy sectors (including thought leadership, hosting events, and publishing reports and blogs)
• Engage with high priority stakeholders in government and private and development sectors to keep up to date with the emerging challenges and requirements across the globe;

explore potential for partnerships; and advocate and influence international digital economy frameworks

Supervise and mentor project managers, technical staff as well as Chiefs of Party and field staff where needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in relevant field in economics, international affairs, business or other relevant technical areas
• At least 12 years of technical and project management work experience in one or more digital development technical areas such as : digital financial services / fintech, digital economy, digital trade, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, emerging technologies (5G, artificial intelligence / machine learning, cloud computing), and / or other relevant digital skills
• Strong analytical and communication capabilities
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience working with donor-funded programs and projects
• Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience liaising with the public and private sectors in varying and diverse roles and capacities including in developing countries
• Experience in business development and proposal writing, preferably with USAID
• Experience working with USAID programs and projects
30+ days ago