Digital Expert – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Main Tasks: 

Leading the digitalization of country programs for effective learning across the organization, partners and for improved impact measurement. Establishing a digital culture in the organization so that digital solutions are considered by default in all new Helvetas Ethiopia initiatives. Initiating digital alternatives for projects/programs and operations management.

Specific Tasks: 

• Develop the country digitalization strategy and work with Helvetas Global Digital Transformation team and country team to lead the country’s digitalization process.
• Support the rollout of Monitoring and Evaluation digitalization at project and program levels.
• Based on the organization’s digitalization needs, explore, recommend, and adapt and/or develop digital alternatives for programs.
• Explore and recommend digital/blended learning options to country projects.
• Promote and manage online collaboration spaces.
• Maintain and manage online knowledge repositories for internal and external communication and exchanges.
• Build relevant and meaningful ICT4D partnerships.
• Leveraging digital technologies for development.
• Establish a digital culture in the organization so that digital solutions are considered by default in all new Helvetas Ethiopia initiatives.
• Support and build the capacity of technical staff participate in digitalization.

Qualification, Experience and Competency: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, or relevant field of study from an accredited university/college.
•  At least 5 years of experience in successfully developing and managing databases, creating data visualization, and conducting data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of database technologies, architecture, and data security.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and skills in R, Python, MS SQL are desirable.
• Expertise in Microsoft Power BI, Power Query/Pivot, VBA, DAX.
• Familiarity with data analysis and mapping software including Stata/SPSS, Arc-GIS, QGIS.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Shares and promotes the values and development concept of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels.