AIT Global, Inc.
AIT Global, Inc.

Emerging Technology and Innovation Advisor

Remote • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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  • Emerging Technology
  • Innovation Advisor

Summary

Job Title: Emerging Technology and Innovation Advisor
Location: Remote
Position Summary:
Senior advisor on emerging and frontier technologies in development contexts, including digital ID, digital public goods, GovTech, blockchain, and other novel digital domains. Identifies and guides high-potential use cases, partnerships, and innovation pathways.
Engagement Details:
  • Location: Home-based, remote. No office attendance required.
  • Engagement type: Independent consultant or sub-contractor under company.
  • Duration: Level of Effort basis per task order. Initial bench placement is for 12 months with extensions possible.
  • Travel: Only when a specific task order requires it. All travel pre-approved and reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify, evaluate, and guide high-potential emerging technology use cases for development programs.
  • Advise on digital ID systems, digital public goods, GovTech platforms, blockchain and distributed ledger applications, and other frontier domains as relevant.
  • Develop partnership strategies with technology providers, innovation hubs, country governments, and donor innovation funds.
  • Conduct horizon scanning, technology landscape assessments, and feasibility studies for emerging technology adoption.
  • Produce thought leadership and strategic positioning content on emerging technology in development.
  • Mentor country teams and project staff on innovation methodologies and emerging technology adoption.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required in Technology, Public Policy, Digital Innovation, International Development, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience, with 5 to 10 plus years specifically in digital innovation, emerging technologies, or frontier technology in development contexts.
  • Familiarity with digital ID frameworks such as MOSIP, India Stack, ID4D, digital public goods, GovTech platforms, blockchain applications, or relevant emerging domains.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and guide high-potential use cases and partnerships.
  • Experience working in low and middle income countries strongly preferred.
  • Strong external communication, partnership building, and convening skills.
Preferred Certifications:
  • Innovation methodology certifications such as IDEO or design thinking
  • Digital ID specific training such as MOSIP Academy
  • Blockchain or emerging tech certifications
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  • Dice Id: 10106248
  • Position Id: 2026-4142
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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