Project Background

Cadmus was awarded the USAID Digital Forward Activity, which provides tools and technical assistance to USAID Missions and Washington Operating Units to ensure digital initiatives are incorporated into USAID programs and activities. Digital Forward advance digital initiatives that enhance digital security and economic prosperity in partner countries, while safeguarding individual rights, freedom of expression, and democratic norms and practices.

The Regional Inclusive Digital Ecosystem, or RIDE, is an activity from USAID’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) under Digital Forward. A five-year program, RIDE will leverage the dynamism of Southeast Asia’s digital economy to promote a more inclusive, safe, reliable, and open digital ecosystem. RIDE will focus on strengthening the policy environment, supporting innovations that safeguard consumers, and promoting equity and inclusion in the digital ecosystem.



Position Summary

The Responsible Technology and Innovation Lead will work with the Project Director and technical staff to design, implement, and monitor regional level interventions in partnership with the private sector to promote responsible innovation, uses of technology, and business models across sectors. The specific goals of this position include:

Increased market demand for responsible technology practices.

Improved private sector offerings driving responsible technology practices.

Increased investor demand and investment in responsible technology practices.


Responsibilities:

Leads Objective 2 (private sector use of responsible technology practices and business models) activities focused on designing, implementing, and monitoring regional level interventions to promote responsible innovation, uses of technology, or business models across sectors in Southeast Asia

Operationalizes technical vision for Objective 2 (private sector use of responsible technology practices and business models) and mobilizes consultants, partners, and other resources as required to deliver on vision

Facilitates meaningful collaboration between industries, entrepreneurs, and investors, promoting ethical considerations in technology development and defining clear criteria for responsible technology investment

Forges strategic partnerships and alliances with relevant organizations, such as industry associations, academic institutions, or government agencies, to amplify the impact of responsible technology initiatives and create a broader ecosystem for change

Contributes to overall activity design; oversees activity budgets; provides regular updates to the Project Director on activity progress and monitoring and evaluation of results as needed

Contributes to bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for USAID and to local counterparts as needed

Collaborates with the Grants and Contracts Manager to identify grant opportunities that advance objective results

Identifies and manages consultants under oversight of the Project Director

Please submit a CV and, preferably, a cover letter to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled.