About the Job
About Ethiopian IT Park
The Ethiopian IT Park is a strategic national asset positioned at the center of Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda. It plays a critical role in advancing the country’s innovation ecosystem, attracting investment, and enabling the growth of the digital and outsourcing sectors. Guided by its strategic direction, the IT Park is transitioning from a primarily real estate–driven model into a diversified, service-oriented, and innovation-led technology hub. This includes expanding into digital infrastructure, advanced technology services, talent development, and ecosystem-building initiatives. The Park is designed to support private sector growth, create employment opportunities, and strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the global digital economy.
Role Overview
The Senior Technical Strategic Advisor will support the IT Park in strengthening its strategic direction, planning processes, and alignment with national and global digital economy priorities.
The role will also contribute to aligning the IT Park’s strategic direction with Digital 2030 strategy , Special Economic Zone (SEZ) frameworks and broader national priorities.
This position is designed as a high-level advisory and technical support function that works closely with the existing teams to enhance strategic clarity, strengthen execution frameworks, and ensure long-term sustainability. The Senior Technical Strategic Advisor is responsible for shaping the long term strategic direction of the IT Park and building a vibrant, innovation-driven ecosystem.
Specific duties and responsibilities
- Support development and refinement of IT Park strategic and operational plans
- Align IT Park strategy with national digital 2030 strategy , Special Economic Zone (SEZ) strategic directions and frameworks , outsourcing, and innovation priorities
- Provide strategic advisory on growth pathways, positioning, and long-term sustainability and policy implications.
- Advise leadership on technology strategy , digital infrastructure and innovation priorities
- Provide expert input on emerging technologies such as AI ,cloud computing , cybersecurity, IoT and datacenters.
- Provide technical mentorship and advisory for innovation programs
- Promote research and development collaborations
- Facilitate partnership with global technology firms
- Provide technical training and capacity building initiatives for staff and ecosystem players
- Develop guidelines , frameworks and technical documentations
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and ecosystem mapping
- Identify strategic opportunities for expansion, innovation, and diversification
- Support development of frameworks, policies, and operational models
- Work closely with the existing strategy team to strengthen planning and execution processes
- Facilitate alignment between IT Park, government priorities, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Support development of sustainable business and ecosystem models
- Contribute to strengthening governance, planning, and performance tracking approaches
- Develop tools and frameworks to support long-term strategic planning
- Document strategic processes, frameworks, and tools for institutional use
- Support internal capacity building on strategic thinking, planning, and policy alignment
About You
Desired Skills & Experience
- Msc in Computer science , Information Technology , Computer Engineering , or related fields
- 10+ years of experience in Technology strategy development and implementation
- Strong understanding of digital economy, ICT, outsourcing, or innovation ecosystems
- Exposure to Special Economic Zone (SEZ), industrial parks, or similar frameworks is an advantage
- Experience working with government or large-scale IT projects and programs.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability
Other Requirements
- Strong problem-solving , analytical skills and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication and advisory skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
- Strong documentation and structuring skills
- Ability to translate strategy into practical frameworks
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business strategy
- Willingness to travel when required
Important Clause
The role is structured to build internal capacity and systems; all knowledge, tools, and networks developed must be transferred to the IT Park team to ensure continuity after the assignment ends
Requirement Skill
• Development-oriented
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly
Ability to plan and coordinate
More Information
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
- Qualification BA/BSc
