Information Systems and Data Analytics Expert at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Main Functions

• Coordinate large-scale studies and assessments in multiple Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in the livestock sector.
• Undertake data analytics to support decision making and policy reform.
• Provide technical support and mentoring for improved digital capacities.
• Support the implementation of the harmonized data management strategies and ecosystems in the livestock sector.
• Ensure the requisite digital infrastructure, institutional and technical capacities are built for operationalization.
• Support improvement in data ecosystems including architecture, governance and management processes.
• Support systematic capacity building for data ecosystems and analytics.

Specific Responsibilities

• Take the lead in designing and methodological work for the RAFFS Project assessments.
• Promote operationalization of data management platforms and ecosystem at continental, regional and national levels.
• Take lead in working with the Member States in consultative processes to support implementation of country-action plans for improved data management systems for enhanced capacities to response to feed and fodder shortages.
• Improvement and support of integrated multi-actor data infrastructure upgrade and capacity development for the implementing Member States
• Build systemic capacity for data analytics for decision making, policy, regulatory and institutional reform and attracting increased investment.
• Promote sustainable planning and data management of the feed and fodder sub-sector ecosystems.
• Submit a monthly progress report on the implementation of this contract.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of post-graduate University degree (Master’s degree) in Computer Science or Information Technology or related degree. A PhD will be considered as an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in Data Science or Statistics.
• Any other relevant industry professional certification (e.g. System Engineer, Digital Transformation, etc).

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in the field of digital innovation, digital strategies, digital change management and corporate ICT services in agriculture/livestock industry.
• Proven experience in implementing Big Data analytics project (s).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at senior level and in managing complex agriculture and livestock data processes.
• Experience in identification and application of digital innovation and technologies in agriculture or livestock industry.
• Experience in managing agricultural data as a service, including advancing the use of mobile applications.

Required Skills

• Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions operating in the regions;
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation;
• Sector related project development, management and implementation skills at national, regional and continental levels;
• Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary;
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time;
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and foster team environment is required.

Competences

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Building Relationships
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact