Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or above) in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Digital Management, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
  
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including senior roles leading digital, IT, data, or AI transformation in a complex, multi-site, or multi-stakeholder organization.
  

• Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IITA's Digital and AI Strategy and Transformation Roadmap, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and the 2024–2030 Strategy.
  
• Lead institutional digital and AI innovation by identifying, prioritizing, designing, and scaling high-impact digital and AI solutions that enhance research, operations, knowledge management, decision-making, and development delivery.
  
• Coordinate the implementation of the Digital Agriculture Action (DAA) by preparing annual work plans, monitoring performance against key indicators, coordinating the ICT Community of Practice (iCOP), and providing strategic guidance to ensure effective delivery of digital initiatives across the Institute.
  
• Develop and oversee integrated digital platforms and enterprise solutions, including interoperability frameworks, APIs, dashboards, AI-enabled analytics, and bundled digital services that support research, value chains, advisory services, and data-driven decision-making.
  
• Establish and promote institutional governance for Digital and AI by developing policies, standards, and operating procedures that ensure ethical, transparent, secure, inclusive, and responsible use of digital technologies and AI, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and applicable regulations.
  
• Collaborate with research, data, ICT, and business units to strengthen enterprise data readiness, promote data integration, and ensure digital and AI solutions are built on high-quality, interoperable, and AI-ready data assets, including strengthening digital and AI capacity by promoting digital literacy and AI competencies.
  
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with CGIAR centres, universities, governments, development partners, donors, technology companies, and the private sector to mobilize resources, co-develop innovative solutions, and expand the impact of IITA's digital and AI portfolio.