Job Brief
DPI Regulations Expert
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) proposals that are technically robust, financially sound, and institutionally anchored, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and principles of openness, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Ensure regulatory and policy alignment by incorporating relevant national laws, policies, and institutional frameworks—such as those governing digital identity, data protection, cybersecurity, digital financial services, and cross-border data exchange—while integrating appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Incorporate applicable international and regional standards and best practices to support the design of scalable, interoperable, and secure DPI systems that meet global expectations for trust, rights, and governance.
- Conduct regulatory and institutional assessments and engage key stakeholders to inform proposal development, while working collaboratively with technical, financial, and policy experts to ensure coherence and feasibility across all dimensions of the proposed DPI ecosystem.
Qualifications Of Expert
Education/training (section 2.4.1 of the assessment grid): University degree ('Master's or German Diploma') in Law, ICT Policy, Public Policy, Digital Governance, or related fields
Language (section 2.4.2 of the assessment grid): Knowledge of English (5 out of a possible 10 points) and French C1-level (5 out of a possible 10 points) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
General professional experience (section 2.4.3 of the assessment grid): At least 8–10 years of experience in regulatory design, digital policy advisory, or legal frameworks for digital transformation
Specific professional experience (section 2.4.4 of the assessment grid): 5 years professional experience large scale national or regional DPI implementation or its components—Digital ID, digital payments and data exchange
Leadership/management experience (section 2.4.5 of the assessment grid): – Not applicable –
International professional experience outside the country/region of assignment (section 2.4.6 of the assessment grid): 5 years of professional experience outside of Sub-Sahara Africa
Professional experience in the country/ region of assignment of the assessment grid): 5 years of professional experience in Sub-Sahara Africa (in accordance with UN DESA Statistics Division)
Experience in the field of development cooperation (section 2.4.8 of the assessment grid): 3 years of experience in development cooperation projects
Interested candidates should send
– via email
- a full CV (in English) no later than
Friday, 8 August 2025
to:
Email: Paula.-
NOTE:
- Only electronic applications – submitted via email - will be accepted for consideration and review.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.