Director

African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) · Nairobi, Kenya

Posted October 21, 2026Listing expires November 30, 2026

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANISATION

The African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a leading Intergovernmental Organization and ITU Academy Training Centre (ATC) which is mandated with the provision of information and communication technology training and consultancy in English-speaking Africa, invites applications to fill the following vacant post.

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR

GradeD1 Step 1

Reports toGoverning Council

Direct ReportsAll Heads of Department

Contract DurationFive (5) Years, Renewable Once Job Location: AFRALTI – Nairobi, Kenya

Overall Job Purpose:

To provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and executive management of the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI), ensuring the effective implementation of the Institute’s mandate in accordance with the policies, resolutions, and strategic direction established by the Governing Council. The Director is responsible for driving institutional growth, operational excellence, financial sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and organizational performance while promoting AFRALTI as a leading regional centre of excellence in ICT capacity development, research, consultancy, and innovation.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Provide overall leadership and executive direction for the Institute in accordance with the Governing Council’s policies, strategic priorities, and resolutions.
• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of AFRALTI’s Strategic Plan, Annual Work Plans, and institutional performance framework.
• Advise the Governing Council on strategic, operational, financial, and policy matters affecting the Institute.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, governance, and institutional requirements.

• Executive Management

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of AFRALTI to ensure efficient, effective, and accountable service delivery
• Coordinate and supervise all Heads of Department, ensuring alignment of departmental objectives with the Institute’s strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and high performance across the institute.
• Ensure effective institutional risk management, business continuity, and quality assurance systems.

• Business Development and Partnerships

• Lead initiatives to recruit and retain Member States, Associate Members, development partners and strategic collaborators.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with governments, regulators, ICT organizations, academic institutions, regional and international organizations, and development agencies.
• Represent AFRALTI in regional and international torums, conterences, committees and high-level stakeholder engagements.
• Promote the Institute’s visibility, reputation and influence through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

• Marketing and Institutional Growth

• Provide strategic oversight for institutional marketing, branding, and communication initiatives.
• Lead initiatives that promote AFRALTI’s training programmes, consultancy services, research activities and specialized ICT solutions.
• Drive participant recruitment and market expansion to increase the Institute’s regional and international reach.
• Identify and pursue emerging opportunities that enhance the Institute’s competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

• Financial Leadership and Resource Mobilization

• Provide overall stewardship of the Institute’s financial resources, ensuring sound financial management and accountability.
• Lead resource mobilization initiatives to diversify and expand the Institute’s revenue streams.
• Ensure prudent budget planning, expenditure control, and optimal utilization of resources.
• Promote financial sustainability through innovative income-generating initiatives and strategic investments.

• Programme Development and Quality Assurance

• Provide strategic leadership in the development, review, and implementation of training, consultancy, research, and innovation programmes.
• Ensure programmes remain relevant, responsive to industry needs, and aligned with emerging ICT trends and global best practices.
• Promote excellence in programme delivery through effective monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.

• Human Resource Leadership

• Provide leadership in talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, integrity, and professional development.
• Ensure effective performance management systems that drive accountability and continuous improvement.

• Corporate Governance and Institutional Representation

• Serve as the official spokesperson and principal representative of AFRALTI,
• Promote and safeguard the Institute’s corporate image, reputation, and strategic interests.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with Member States, governments, partners, donors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting