In A Nutshell
The CEO works closely with the Partnership’s high-level Board and its co-conveners, as well as leading figures across government, industry and civil society to build coalitions that can drive change, especially at the country level, including negotiating new partnerships and relationships to ensure the survival of the mission in this moment of deep transformation across the sector.
Responsibilities
- Vision and Strategy: Defining and communicating a clear and compelling vision for GPSDD’s future, aligned with global priorities and the needs of partners.
- Leadership and Change: Providing confident, inspiring, and enthusiastic leadership through times of transition and uncertainty; building trust and momentum across a diverse global community.
- Partnership and Advocacy: Serving as a visible champion for the role of data in sustainable development; engaging with heads of state, ministers, CEOs, civil society leaders, and donors to advance GPSDD’s mission.
- Resource Mobilization: Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, ensuring the long-term financial health and independence of the Partnership.
- Innovation and Influence: Anticipating trends in technology, policy, and geopolitics; positioning GPSDD at the forefront of debates on data, digital public infrastructure, and AI; and ensuring the Partnership remains relevant.
- Organizational Management: Leading a high-performing, values-driven team; ensuring strong governance; overseeing financial sustainability; and delivering impact through effective programs.
Skillset
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in leadership roles in the public, private, or civic sector with a reputation as a dynamic and innovative leader.
- Demonstrated command of the strategic landscape, compelling vision for how data and technology can be used to advance human betterment.
- Fluency in emerging trends across various data communities, including knowledge of and vision for the strategic use of data for global policy and investment decision-making.
- Experience working across sectors, with established partnerships across government, international organizations, the private sector, and international civil society.
- Proven experience of shaping innovative coalitions, alliances, and cross-sector collaborations; reputation as an effective catalyst for action in complex environments; and a demonstrated track record of impact at the country level.
- Extensive experience interfacing with government officials and understanding of the dynamics of decision-making for governments using data to better assess and address development challenges.
- Experience working on a global scale including with and/or in the Global South, with the ability to undertake significant international travel.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship-building and persuasion skills, with demonstrated ability to be influential with different audiences and circumstances.
- Proven ability to develop and implement innovative strategies in the context of a federated implementation model.
- Successful track record of fundraising with strategic partners.
- Proven capacity to grow, lead, and manage a high-performing, international, and geographically dispersed team, with multiple skill sets and sector backgrounds.
- Exceptional oral and written communications skills, including experience in media, large events, and engagements with senior leaders.
- Confident, entrepreneurial spirit who will thrive in a growth-oriented environment with demonstrated competency managing change.
- Advanced degree in international relations, social science, data science or related field.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in an additional international working language.