IT Officer

The IT Officer at STATAFRIC is responsible for designing and securing robust data systems, developing analytical tools, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards. The role involves database management, big data solutions, cybersecurity, software development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support statistical development for the African Union.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Optimize database performance, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and disaster recovery.
• Develop data models and streamline integration workflows.
• Automate maintenance tasks and collaborate for data accessibility.
• Build and manage big data pipelines using advanced tools.
• Apply statistical analysis and machine learning for insights.
• Develop interactive dashboards for decision-making.
• Perform predictive modeling, correlation analysis, and trend identification.
• Implement security protocols (encryption, access control, compliance).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and lead governance initiatives.
• Develop internal tools, APIs, and scripts for workflow efficiency.
• Manage IT infrastructure, networks, servers, and data backups.
• Build and deploy software solutions, integrating databases with cloud platforms.
• Align IT solutions with organizational goals through cross-team collaboration.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Lead communication, visibility, and knowledge management initiatives.
• Implement and support network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, copper, fiber, wireless, data center, cabling), network hardware and network security.
• Prepare statistical reports on IT-related data and metrics and implement measures to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure successful server backup, routine testing of disaster recovery planning, backups and restore procedures.
• Make hardware and software acquisition recommendations and provide training and orientation.
• Handle computer and related instalments, diagnosis and network connections during sessions and meetings.
• Support management of network and database infrastructures, software, servers and web applications, troubleshooting and strengthening IT equipment and backup routines.
• Develop a feedback tool for users.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain website and portal and update information such as newsletters, event information, feedback.
• Produce communication and visibility materials in collaboration with the program team.
• Monitor database performance and identify potential issues to ensure operational reliability.
• Execute communication, visibility, and knowledge management actions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience.
• Or Master’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Data Science with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant work experience in software and database management.
• Hands on experience managing Microsoft Office tools, implementing cybersecurity measures, developing secure software, and designing database architectures, including work with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
• Experience in applied programming knowledge of Python, Java, and PHP, while utilizing frameworks such TensorFlow and PyTorch for data analysis projects.
• Worked extensively with SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as cloud based solutions such as AWS RDS and Azure SQL.
• Demonstrated practical experience in SDMX data modeling and standards, contributing to the development and use of Open Data Platforms.
• Worked with international and regional definitions, methodologies, and standards to ensure compliance and alignment in statistical and technical projects.
• Management experience, interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively while assuming responsibilities with diligence.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and analytical mindset.
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically and communicate effectively in both oral and written formats, including report writing and presentations.
• Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish).
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship practices to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment.
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit.
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible.
• Pro-active and solutions oriented.

Skills

• Software Management
• Database Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Cyber Security Implementation
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle
• Database Architecture Design
• Big Data Technologies
• Hadoop
• Spark
• Python Programming
• Java Programming
• PHP Programming
• TensorFlow
• PyTorch
• SQL Databases
• NoSQL Databases
• Cloud Solutions
• AWS RDS
• Azure SQL
• SDMX Data Modeling
• Open Data Platforms
• Statistical Methods
• Project Compliance
• Report Writing
• Data Analysis

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish