The Business Analyst Tech Fellow will support the AU Management Information Systems (MIS) Directorate to systematically document and assess existing digital solutions across the African Union Commission, strengthen coordination, and improve institutional processes. The role will focus on improving and managing existing innovations, developing standard operating procedures, and contributing to policy or strategy blueprints that support sustainable, well-governed digital transformation.
Requirements
To be considered for the ‘AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program’ applicants must meet the following basic criteria to apply:
- Be a citizen of an African Union member state and currently based in Africa
- Be under the age of 35 at the time of application
- Hold a tertiary education degree (bachelor’s degree) or its equivalent
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex problems and propose innovative solutions
- Have experience and technical know-how in designing technology products or solutions and experience with the specific technical stack of the AU host department mentioned above
- Be available to dedicate 12 months to the fellowship, including relocation to Addis Ababa
- Be willing and able to travel to participate in induction and delegation workshops
- Be sufficiently proficient in at least one AU official language (Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swahili). Proficiency in English is a strong asset.
The program is committed to equity and ensuring that all perspectives are included in the innovation process. We encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in this field, including women and persons with disabilities.
Qualifications and Experiences
- Relevant professional certifications in business analysis, process improvement, or project management (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) are highly desirable and may be prioritized over formal academic qualifications.
- A university degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management, Digital Transformation, Innovation, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience and demonstrated interest in process improvement and optimization, including process mapping and workflow analysis.
- Strong business analysis skills, with the ability to map and assess existing applications and systems, identify overlaps or gaps, and propose integration pathways and synergies.
- Ability to translate complex system landscapes into clear documentation, insights, and actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter, with minimal supervision, while delivering high-quality outputs.
- Strong learning agility, with the ability to quickly understand complex organizational environments and digital systems.
- Proven team player, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
If you meet the requirements in terms of criteria, qualifications and experience, you are invited to fill out the online application form by the 1st of March 2026. The application must be filled out completely in English. As part of the application form, please be ready to upload the following documents:
- Your ID or passport
- Proof of residence in Africa
- Your tertiary education degree
- Your curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details of three traceable referees
- All relevant certificates demonstrating your qualifications
All complete and eligible applications will be evaluated. The highest ranked applicants will be invited for a 30-minute interview with representatives from the respective AU department. Interviews will be held from the 16th to the 19th of March. Please note that we offer you one time slot for the interview and rescheduling is only possible in exceptional circumstances.
The results of the selection process will be shared in the last week of March 2026. The selected fellow will then be asked to sign a fellowship agreement with enpact, as well as a secondment contract with the AU. The fellowship will begin on April 1st 2026.