Lead Geospatial & Data Analytics Specialist (RISE-RAP Project) -AUDA-NEPAD
Procurement of Consultancy services for RISE-RAP Regional Geospatial & Data Analytics (Remote Sensing, Hydro-Informatics & Dashboard Data Products)
Location: Remote (Base: AUDA-NEPAD Headquarters, Centurion, South Africa with limited regional travel)
Employment Type: Full-time / Consultancy Contract (12 Months Core + 4–6 Months Extension)
Category: Remote Sensing, Hydro-Informatics & GIS
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Position Overview
Are you an experienced geospatial data expert looking to make a high-impact contribution to climate resilience and agricultural development in Africa?
AUDA-NEPAD is seeking a Lead Geospatial & Data Analytics Specialist to direct the design and operationalization of a regional data platform under the Regional Acceleration Project (RISE-RAP)—part of the Africa Resilient Irrigation for Sustainable Economies Multiphase Programmatic Approach (Africa RISE MPA).
In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to build robust hydro-informatics pipelines, satellite-derived geospatial datasets, and decision-support dashboards serving Eastern and Southern Africa.
Key Responsibilities
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Geospatial & Hydro-Informatics Analytics: Lead the development of foundational regional geospatial layers, including crop/irrigated-area mapping, evapotranspiration datasets, water productivity metrics, and climate-risk models.
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Data Pipeline & Dashboard Integration: Build and maintain repeatable, interoperable data pipelines feeding into the Africa RISE Gateway and the Regional Benchmarking Dashboard.
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Decision Support & Intelligence: Direct the architecture and deployment of the Regional Irrigation Intelligence and Decision Support Platform.
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Data Governance & Security: Establish standardized data governance, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and interoperability protocols for secure country-to-regional data exchange.
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Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer: Deliver training programs and knowledge-transfer frameworks to build lasting technical capabilities among AUDA-NEPAD staff and national focal points across member states.
Required Qualifications & Key Experts Team
We are seeking consultancy firms or lead specialists supported by a core team of at least 6 Key Experts, including:
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Team Leader / Lead Geospatial & Data Analytics Specialist
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Remote Sensing / GIS Analyst
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Hydro-Informatics Specialist
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Data Engineer
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Data Governance Specialist
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Capacity Building / Knowledge Transfer Specialist
Experience Requirements:
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Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in remote sensing, GIS data engineering, and hydro-informatics.
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Proven track record of designing and delivering regional-scale geospatial systems in African contexts.
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Expertise in working with satellite observation data, cloud computing platforms, and interactive dashboard engineering.
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Strong written and verbal communication in English (proficiency in French or Portuguese is a strong advantage).
Work Location & Travel
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Primary Location: Remote execution coordinated through AUDA-NEPAD Headquarters in Centurion, South Africa.
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Travel: Limited in-country travel for stakeholder engagement, technical validation, and capacity-building workshops (potential venues include Johannesburg, Nairobi, or Addis Ababa).
How to Apply
To review full submission instructions and access project tender documentation, visit the official: >>> AUDA-NEPAD Tenders Portal.
