The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is Nigeria’s primary intervention agency tasked with nurturing a dynamic science and engineering infrastructure to achieve home-sustained industrialisation. Established in 1992, it operates under the direct supervision of the Presidency.Role Overview
The Head of the AI Unit provides strategic leadership for the planning, coordination, and deployment of artificial intelligence initiatives aligned with national priorities. This role is critical to driving AI adoption across the organization, ensuring effective execution, accountability, and measurable impact through strong leadership and change management.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for defining AI strategy and long-term direction aligned with organizational and national objectives.
Responsible for overseeing AI program execution, coordination, reporting, and performance management.
Responsible for driving organization-wide AI adoption through structured change management initiatives.
Responsible for leading and managing a diverse, multidisciplinary AI team.
Responsible for ensuring timely execution of AI initiatives with clarity, speed, and operational excellence.
Required Experience & Skills
Required
Senior leadership experience in AI, data, or digital transformation initiatives.
Proven ability to execute strategy in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Strong change management and organizational leadership capabilities.
Desirable
Experience in public sector, regulated industries, or national-scale programs.
Exposure to AI governance, ethics, or policy frameworks.
Who This Role Is For / Not For
This Role Is For…
Strategic leaders who combine long-term vision with disciplined execution.
Professionals experienced in driving organizational change and AI adoption.
Leaders comfortable managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
This Role Is Not For…
Candidates seeking purely advisory, academic, or non-executive roles.
Leaders uncomfortable with accountability, delivery pressure, or public scrutiny.