The Fellow will support the Human Resources Management Directorate by providing hands-on support to HRIS platforms, particularly SAP SuccessFactors, with a strong focus on user enablement, process improvement, and documentation. The Fellow will contribute to improving and managing existing digital solutions, supporting prototypes or MVPs, and conducting research and technical assessments to modernize HR processes and strengthen institutional capacity.
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
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in digital solutions, business analysis, HRIS/ERP systems, or technology-enabled process improvement.
- Core Technical and Design Skills
- UX/UI design skills, with experience designing or improving user interfaces for digital platforms, forms, dashboards, or internal systems, with a focus on usability and user-centered design.
- Process and systems design experience, including mapping workflows, designing digital processes, and translating business needs into functional system requirements.
- Cloud engineering exposure, including familiarity with cloud-based platforms, environments, or services (e.g. hosting, deployment, integration, or system access), particularly in enterprise or public-sector contexts.
- Experience working with HRIS or ERP platforms (SAP SuccessFactors preferred) in a functional, analytical, or support role.
- Exposure to dashboards, analytics, automation tools, or low-code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Apps) is an added advantage.
- Relevant certifications in SAP, UX/UI design, cloud platforms, business analysis, or Agile methodologies are an added advantage.
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- Process and systems design experience, including mapping workflows, designing digital processes, and translating business needs into functional system requirements.
- Cloud engineering exposure, including familiarity with cloud-based platforms, environments, or services (e.g. hosting, deployment, integration, or system access), particularly in enterprise or public-sector contexts.
- Experience working with HRIS or ERP platforms (SAP SuccessFactors preferred) in a functional, analytical, or support role.
- Exposure to dashboards, analytics, automation tools, or low-code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Apps) is an added advantage.
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- Other Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex systems and processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, designers, and business users.
- Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in simple, user-friendly terms.
- Demonstrated learning agility and interest in digital transformation and innovation.
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.