The Digital Product & Programme Systems Fellow will support the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD Coordination Unit in maintaining and enhancing its digital collaboration tool to strengthen coordination, information sharing, and synergy across African Union portfolio programmes, including PIDA PAP 2, SIFA, and CAADP. The Fellow will apply product management, systems design, and policy-aware analysis to improve existing digital solutions, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to institutional learning and digital innovation.
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
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business, Digital Innovation, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in digital product management, systems design, programme support, technology-enabled coordination, or related roles.
- Core Skills
- Product management skills, including maintaining and improving digital tools based on user needs.
- Process and systems design experience, with the ability to map workflows and translate coordination challenges into practical solutions.
- Research and policy analysis skills, including report writing and translating technical insights into strategic recommendations.
- Experience supporting digital platforms or collaboration tools in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is an advantage.
- Professional Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Interest in digital innovation, public sector transformation, and continental development programmes.
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.