Deputy Chief Technology Officer

About the Company:Code for Africa (CfA) has an immediate vacancy for a full-time visionary Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) anywhere in Africa to join our civic technology lab (TechLab). The successful candidate will work as part of a multinational and multilingual team dedicated to leveraging technology for positive societal impact.About the Role:Your daily tasks will include:Responsibilities:Develop the vision and roadmap to align with CfA’s goals and contractsBuild and lead a high-performing team, conducting daily and weekly stand-up meetings or check-ins with the technology team to review progress, address any roadblocks, and ensure alignment with project goalsMonitor the progress of ongoing technology projects, ensuring they are on track, within budget, and meeting quality standards. Address any issues that arise promptly.Provide updates to clients on the status of their projects, address any technical concerns, and gather feedback to ensure their needs are being met.Act as a point of escalation for complex client issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.Assess and integrate new technologies or methodologies that can enhance CfA’s capabilities and competitive edge.Ensure that technology solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security requirements.Oversee the documentation of technical processes, decisions, and best practices to ensure knowledge is captured and accessible.Communicate the technology vision, strategic goals, and updates to internal teams to ensure alignment and engagement.Represent CfA in external forums, conferences, or industry events and network with other technology leaders.Work closely with cross-functional teams across CfA, including data, product, and design teams, to ensure seamless integration of technical and product strategies.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, 5+ years of software development experience, deep expertise in Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages, 2+ years’ experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, 2+ years’ experience managing and building high-performing technology teams, Proven ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define software features and align technical solutions with product strategy, Demonstrated ability to manage programs and projects across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules, Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines, Experience or familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends, enabling innovation and keeping the organisation at the forefront of technological advancements, Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback, fostering a collaborative team environment, Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.Required Skills:Experience with civic tech tools and platforms, particularly election and media monitoring, transparency and accountability, or data platforms. Experience working with government agencies, civil society organisations (CSOs) or community-based organisations (CBOs) in Africa. Knowledge of grant management processes and experience in working with international donors is a plus.Preferred Skills:Candidates who can demonstrate the following will have an advantage: 2+ years of experience managing technical managers or leaders, Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and live site operations.Equal Opportunity Statement:At CfA, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. CfA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.