GIS & Software Developer _at Addis Standard / Jakenn Publishing PLC

Deadline: January 15, 2026

Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (6 Months)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa / Hybrid

Reports To: IT / Digital Manager

Job Description

1. Interactive Election Mapping Platform: For the Ethiopia 2026 election, integrated into our existing website.
2. Integrated News Management System (INMS): A web-based platform to support newsroom workflows, digital asset management, internal administration (HR/Finance), and automated publishing.

Key Responsibilities

• Interactive Election Mapping:
  • Develop web-based election maps using GIS technologies (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox, or OpenLayers).
  • Design election data models and visualization layers for real-time or near-real-time updates.
  • Ensure high performance and mobile responsiveness for public audiences.
• Integrated News Management System (INMS):
  • Develop a custom workflow: Reporter → Managing Editor → Editor-in-Chief.
  • Build a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system for photos, audio, and video.
  • Develop internal modules for Finance, HR, and Asset Management.
  • Create API integrations for automatic publishing to the website (WordPress) and social media platforms.
  • Set up and manage the hosting environment on a dedicated Linux server.

Contract & Compensation

• Duration: 6 months (Full-time).

Compensation: Competitive monthly salary, subject to performance reviews and project milestones

Technical Requirements

Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, GIS, or a related field.

GIS Expertise:

• Proven experience with web mapping and spatial data (PostGIS, GeoServer, etc.).

Full-Stack Development:

• Strong experience in modern web frameworks and database management (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Integrations:

•  Experience with WordPress REST API and Social Media APIs (Meta, X/Twitter).

Server Management:

• Proficient in Linux server administration and deployment.

Mindset:

• Ability to work independently and meet strict milestones in a fast-paced media environment.