UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Strategy Officers (Principal / Senior / Officer)

UNPAID VOLUNTEER – Strategy Officers (Principal / Senior / Officer) Role Titles: Principal Strategy Officer / Senior Strategy Officer / Strategy Officer Role Type: Unpaid Volunteer Number of Positions: Multiple Office: Director-General’s Office – Strategy Location: Home-based / Remote Reporting To: Strategy Director / Director-General’s Office THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER ROLE. About DTID The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies to support sustainable development and policy implementation. DTID brings together professionals, researchers, technology specialists and other stakeholders to generate research, develop practical solutions, strengthen partnerships and support informed decision-making at the intersection of technology, climate change and sustainable development. The Role DTID is seeking analytical, commercially aware and solutions-focused professionals to join the Strategy function within the Director-General’s Office as Principal Strategy Officers, Senior Strategy Officers and Strategy Officers . The Strategy team supports DTID’s institutional growth by analysing strategic opportunities, developing organisational and business-development proposals, supporting partnerships and helping senior leadership translate priorities into practical initiatives. Successful candidates will work across DTID to assess organisational challenges and opportunities, conduct research and analysis, develop recommendations and support implementation of strategic initiatives. The role also includes a strong business development and partnership-development component , particularly identifying opportunities for institutional collaboration, sponsorship, programme development, government engagement and other forms of strategic support. Candidates should be comfortable working as internal strategists and management consultants: understanding complex problems, analysing evidence, challenging assumptions and presenting practical recommendations to senior decision-makers. Appointments will be made at Principal, Senior or Officer level according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, assessment performance and demonstrated level of strategic capability. Key Responsibilities Depending on appointment level, responsibilities will include: • Conduct research and analysis to support DTID’s strategic planning and institutional development. • Assess new organisational, programme, partnership and business-development opportunities. • Develop strategic proposals, concept notes, business cases and implementation plans. • Support the development of sponsorship, partnership, government and institutional engagement proposals. • Analyse organisational challenges and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations. • Evaluate short-, medium- and long-term strategic initiatives. • Support senior leadership in assessing options, risks, opportunities and implementation approaches. • Conduct market, stakeholder, policy and organisational research where required. • Prepare discussion papers, executive briefings, presentations and strategy reports. • Work with Divisions to translate strategic recommendations into practical implementation plans. • Identify and develop opportunities for partnerships with governments, international organisations, foundations, research institutions, companies and other stakeholders. • Support stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship development. • Monitor implementation of selected strategic initiatives and identify emerging risks or barriers. • Contribute to organisational improvement, growth and sustainability initiatives. • Support cross-divisional projects and other priority activities assigned by the Strategy Director or Director-General’s Office. Appointment Levels Principal Strategy Officer The Principal Strategy Officer will operate at a senior strategic level and may: • Lead complex institutional strategy and business-development assignments. • Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership. • Lead analysis of major growth, partnership or programme opportunities. • Develop high-level business cases, proposals and implementation strategies. • Lead selected strategic partnerships and institutional-development initiatives. • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams working on strategic projects. • Review and provide guidance on strategy work produced by other officers. • Present findings and recommendations to senior management. • Support development of DTID’s medium- and long-term institutional strategy. • Mentor and provide guidance to Senior Strategy Officers and Strategy Officers. Senior Strategy Officer The Senior Strategy Officer will independently manage strategy and business-development workstreams and may: • Conduct detailed strategic, organisational and market analysis. • Develop business cases, proposals and strategic recommendations. • Lead selected partnership or institutional-development initiatives. • Coordinate cross-functional strategy projects. • Prepare executive reports, presentations and decision papers. • Analyse risks, opportunities and implementation options. • Support stakeholder engagement and partnership development. • Provide guidance to Strategy Officers where required. Strategy Officer The Strategy Officer will support research, analysis and implementation across the Strategy function and may: • Conduct desk research, market research and stakeholder analysis. • Gather and analyse information to support strategic decisions. • Prepare draft strategy papers, presentations and proposals. • Support business-development and partnership research. • Maintain strategic opportunity, partnership and implementation trackers. • Support preparation of meetings, consultations and stakeholder engagements. • Monitor agreed actions and strategic initiatives. • Assist Principal and Senior Strategy Of