25 November 2025
TIEC Director
Job Purpose

  • The TIEC Director leads the mission to foster an innovation-driven and entrepreneurship-based economy by strategizing, facilitating, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the ICT sector. The role also aims to position Egypt as a regional and global hub for technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
Job Accountabilities

  • -Develop and execute a strategy and roadmap to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on deep Technology and information Technology. 
    -Execute and manage a comprehensive Strategy for technology innovation and entrepreneurship, connecting stakeholders across the national ecosystem (entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, universities, government, international partners, and civil society).
    -Establish, supervise, and govern TIEC’s innovation hubs, technology labs, and incubators, ensuring quality programs and services for innovators and start-ups.
    -Manage operators of innovation hubs and incubators, and design/enhance services, programs, and incentives to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship within ICT businesses.
    -Develop Programs to support start-ups, including minimizing equity gaps through investment fairs, networking events, and encouraging venture capital and angel investment funds.
    -Advocate for and influence policies, laws, and regulations that create a competitive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.
    -Promote and support training, courses, and awareness programs in entrepreneurship and innovation for undergraduates, graduates, and ICT professionals.
    -Recognize key achievements and success stories in innovation and entrepreneurship within ICT sector.
    -Leverage innovation to address national needs, and critical challenges with sustainable solutions.
    -Foster close collaboration with governmental agencies, international bodies, universities, research centers, and civil society organizations to bridge the gap between supply and demand.
Education

  • -IT-related B.Sc. degree.
    -M.Sc. or MBA in a related field is preference.
    -Ph.D./DBA is a strong advantage.


Required Experience

  • -Minimum 15 years of experience in the information technology field.
    -Minimum 5 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, incubation, or technology management.
    -Experience in developing policies, strategies, programs, and long- and short-term plans, and ensuring their effective implementation.
    -Ability to work with governmental organizations, international entities, universities, research centers, and civil society organizations.
    -Strong understanding of emerging ICT technologies, start-up ecosystem.
Required Skills

  • -Excellent leadership skills.
    -Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
    -Ability to build coalitions, partnerships, and strong management teams with complementary strengths.
    -Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and working under pressure.
    -Strategic thinker, able to design alternative strategies in dynamic and changing environments.
    -Ability to inspire trust, motivate teams, and drive performance beyond expectations.
    -Strong financial management skills within approved budgets.
    -Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
    -Results Driven.
Location
  • ITIDA
    Address: Building number B121, Cairo-Alex Desert Road, Smart Village, Giza
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