Our client is a fast-growing enterprise AI company that solves real-world problems for large blue-chip companies and governments worldwide. They are pioneers of meaningful AI: their solutions go far beyond chatbots.

They are using data and AI to solve the world’s biggest issues in telecommunications, sustainable water management, energy, healthcare, climate change, smart cities, and other areas that have a real impact on the world. They are expanding across Africa and currently seeking a Country Director to join their team.

As Country Director, you will serve as our Client's senior representative in the country, overseeing all operations and partnerships. You will engage at the highest levels of government, align our Client's solutions with national priorities, and ensure the successful adoption and sustainability of their products—whether in healthcare, water, energy, telecommunications, or other sectors where our Client operates.

This role requires a leader who can build trust, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and position our Client as a long-term partner to governments in delivering innovation that drives impact at scale.

? Government & Public Sector Engagement: Serve as our Client's primary liaison to government ministries, agencies, and public sector institutions, building trusted relationships that enable successful product adoption.

? Policy & Strategic Alignment: Ensure our Client's solutions are designed and implemented in alignment with national strategies, sector policies, and long-term government priorities.

? Stakeholder Coordination: Convene and coordinate across ministries, development partners, regulators, and other actors to create an enabling environment for our Client's solutions.

? Product Implementation Support: Oversee the in-country adoption of our Client's products, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and long-term sustainability.

? Change Management: Lead strategies to prepare institutions, government teams, and local stakeholders for new ways of working enabled by our Client's solutions.

? Strategic Leadership: Represent our Client at the highest levels, shaping national conversations on digital transformation, AI, and innovation, while positioning our Client as a trusted partner for solving public sector challenges.

? Risk & Issue Management: Anticipate and address political, operational, or partnership risks that could affect successful delivery or sustainability.

? Advanced degree in Digital Innovation, Information Systems, Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field, with strong grounding in technology and systems.

? 10+ years of leadership experience working with governments and public sector stakeholders, ideally across technology, public services, or large-scale system transformation.

? Proven track record of navigating complex multi-stakeholder ecosystems and driving adoption of new products or systems at scale.

? Strong understanding of governance systems in Africa and/or comparable contexts.

? Demonstrated ability to lead change management in technology-driven or public sector environments.

? Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and high-level relationship management skills.

? Experience in one or more of our Client's core industries - such as healthcare, water, energy, or telecommunications - is a strong plus.

? Language: Fluent in English and/french (for french speaking countries)

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role with significant in-person requirements. While some responsibilities can be performed remotely, the role demands regular presence on the ground to build relationships, oversee implementation, and liaise with local stakeholders. At the same time, given the high degree of virtual collaboration with colleagues and partners across multiple geographies, the successful candidate must be highly self-driven, comfortable working in small in-person teams while contributing to larger efforts virtually, and disciplined in using online collaboration tools and video conferencing to maintain constant communication.