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  • Posted: May 14, 2026
    Deadline: May 18, 2026
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  • About Us At the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government in Nouakchott, Mauritania, June 2018, a decision was taken to transform the NEPAD Planning and Coordination Agency into the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD). The establishment of AUDA-NEPAD is part of the global reforms geared at improving...
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    Data Systems Officer

    Required Skills and Competencies

    • Application development: proficiency in one or more of JavaScript (React.js, Angular, or Vue.js), Python (Django, Flask), Node.js, or ASP.NET (C#).
    • Data: experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
    • Integration: familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, XML, and WebSockets.
    • Cloud & DevOps: knowledge of AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, Lambda), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud; and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
    • Analytics & GIS: demonstrated experience in data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau, D3.js) and GIS technologies (ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoServer).
    • Security: knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance).
    • Ways of working: strong skills in Agile/Scrum methodologies; version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab); and project management tools (Jira, Trello).
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
    • Familiarity with AU policies and reporting frameworks, particularly in the agricultural sector.

    Education and Experience:

    • Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Information Systems, software engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with two (2) years of relevant work experience within an international, regional or national organisation. 
    • A professional qualification such as COBIT® 5 Certificate, ITIL® Foundation Certificate, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Expert Comptable, or equivalent is an added advantage.

    Or

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,  Information Systems and software engineering or related fields, with four (4) years of relevant work experience within an international, regional or national organisation.
    • A professional qualification such as COBIT® 5 Certificate, ITIL® Foundation Certificate, Project Management Professionals Certificaiton(PMP) Expert Comptable or equivalent is an added advantage.
    • Experience in IT project management, web development, or digital platforms for data collection and reporting in an international organization, academia, or research is required.
    • Strong expertise in cloud computing, database management, and web-based applications.
    • Experience managing software development projects, preferably in an international or intergovernmental context.
    • Proficiency in data analytics, business intelligence tools, and web-GIS and remote sensing applications is a plus.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to AUDA - NEPAD on www.nepad.org to apply

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