Overview

Support Ethiopia's digital transformation through eGovernment initiatives.

You have:

• One to two years of work experience, including consulting type experience.
• Experience working with the public sector or international organisations is an added advantage.
• Must be fluent in English and Amharic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Undergraduate Degree from a recognised university.
• Have a tech background or ICT qualifications.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

Division: Africa Advisory

Department: Ethiopia

Location: Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

Job Title: Intern, Digital Transformation

Reports to: Senior Advisor, Digital Transformation

About The Institute

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground so that everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers operating in more than 30 countries across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of technology, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We are looking for a talented Intern who is passionate about driving change in government to join our Digital and Tech Team in TBI Ethiopia. This internship offers diverse experience, working with the country team and colleagues across the Institute on priority tech projects aligned with Digital Ethiopia 2025.

As an Intern, you will support ongoing eGovernment and digitization initiatives across selected ministries using innovative approaches. Additionally, you will assist in evaluating the implementation of Digital Ethiopia 2025. Furthermore, you will conduct research and analysis of selected ongoing and planned digital initiatives. Throughout the internship, you will be mentored by TBI colleagues and gain an understanding of life at TBI.

This is a full-time, 4-month contract (with the possibility of extension) based in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

This position is open to Ethiopian Nationals only.

Key Responsibilities

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­This internship will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda across the following areas:

• Support the digital transformation team with E-Government initiatives including developing a Service Catalogue - focusing on collecting and analysing data on services provided by selected government institutions.
• Contribute to developing a digitalisation roadmap by focusing on data collection and analysis for revenue-related services.
• Contribute to the evaluation of Digital Ethiopia 2025 by gathering relevant data, analysing progress and providing insights to the team.
• Establish relationships and engage with various stakeholders to support priority digitalisation projects.
• Conduct research and analysis and provide written insights on global practices for assigned digitalisation projects.
• Apply and learn new and innovative approaches to support change and deliver impact.
• Assist project teams in developing reports, presentations, and other relevant documents.

Person Specification

Experience

• One to two years of work experience, including consulting type experience.
• Experience working with the public sector or international organisations is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• We are looking for a changemaker who:
  • Is resourceful, committed to results and open to learning and asking questions.
  • Has a deep interest in generating original insights and performing in-depth data analysis.
  • Has proven research abilities.
  • Is comfortable with challenging analysis and structured problem solving.
• Should be proactive and have a hands-on attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills - excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be fluent in English and Amharic.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree from a recognised university.

• Have a tech background or ICT qualifications.

TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work. It is our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate differences be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We are happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you are successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.

Closing Date:

2024-10-09

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