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.
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About the program
The African Union (AU) Digital & Innovation Fellowship is a 12-month immersive program that empowers Africa’s brightest digital innovators to work from within AU institutions and create long-term value.
Through a structured placement within the AU system, fellows receive tailored capacity building, professional development, international exposure, and financial support throughout the duration of the program.
The purpose is to co-develop data-driven and technology-enabled solutions with AU staff, based on identified challenges and technological gaps, to strengthen governance, public service delivery, and institutional capacity across the AU institutions.
The AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027 is developed and hosted by the African Union and is implemented by enpact with the support of the GIZ DataCipation program, which is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
About the department
The African Union Management Information Systems (MIS) Directorate serves as the digital backbone of the African Union Commission, responsible for the development, management, and security of enterprise ICT systems and digital infrastructure.
The Directorate supports institutional efficiency, accountability, and digital transformation by enabling secure information management, system interoperability, and data-driven operations across the Commission. Through its work, MIS plays a critical role in translating AU policies and reforms into effective, technology-enabled governance.
About us
The non-profit organization enpact was founded in 2013 with the goal of empowering entrepreneurship in the context of international economic cooperation.
We work with entrepreneurs and business support organizations (BSOs) across all development stages.
Our approach is designed to facilitate quick and efficient access to the crucial resources needed for the sustainable growth of any business: financial support, training, mentoring, and network development. Through a variety of support projects built on this approach, we work with entrepreneurs and business support organizations (BSOs) in Africa, Asia, East Europe, Western Balkans and Latin America.
The goal is to create a global network of founders and ecosystem enablers to exchange knowledge, combine resources and collaborate to solve global challenges.
enpact is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with regional offices in Egypt and representation in Moldova.
At present, enpact’s network consists of more than 3,200 businesses supported, 1,100 mentors and experts, and 200 partner organizations in over 30 countries. Over 15,000 jobs have been created or preserved as a direct result of 40 projects implemented by enpact.