PMU Technical Advisor at Talentstone Africa

Ref: PMU-16-02

Role Summary

• The PMU Technical Advisor, reporting to the DES Platform Program Manager will serve as the technical expert on national scale Digital Financial Services (DES) platform solution design principles.
• This will include payment system and mobile money technology, in order to shape and influence national projects, activities and deliverables.
• Identify and develop local technology collaboration and partnerships that will be critical in informing team’s understanding of technology landscape and for creating successful initiatives for financial inclusion.
• This will include support for the innovators’ community

Competencies & Skills Requirements:

• Experience in developing payment system architectures
• Technical understanding (deep understanding in as many areas as possible) among market solutions for mobile, data integration, payment services, fraud and security, user identity and accounts
• Experience managing complex technology projects and teams for on-time and on-budget delivery
• Excellent understanding of open source development and developer community, and be actively engaged with technology innovators in Nigeria

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a First Degree and/or professional certifications in relevant technical fields or other social science disciplines from a reputable institution
• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ cognate work experience within the financial or technology sector, seven (7) of which should be in a similar function at senior management level

Compensation

• This position attracts a competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• The position is for a 2-year initial contract period, renewable subject to the project’s life cycle and per candidates’ performances.