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GIZ is recruiting for a Digital Systems and Data Expert – Transport Governance: Apply Now!

Ednah Carrick May 30, 2026

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Closing Date: 15 June 2026

GIZ is recruiting for a Digital Systems and Data Expert – Transport Governance: Apply Now!

About GIZ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. GIZ works worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. InS offers the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance in West Africa”, based in Abuja, Nigeria. The overall objective is to promote sustainable, smart, resilient and safe mobility to strengthen land, air and water transport regulatory frameworks in the ECOWAS region.

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Qualifications and skills

A university degree in information technology, data analytics, computer science, AI or a related field.
Desirable, a post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset.
Strong skills in the design, development, and management of digital information systems and data platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

General professional experience

At least 15 years of professional experience in digital systems, information management, data analytics, or related fields.
Experience working in or with developing countries.

Specific professional experience

At least 5 years of experience in developing and managing digital platforms, databases, or observatories in the fields of transport, logistics, infrastructure, or regional integration.
Experience with data standards, interoperability, and data governance frameworks is an asset.
Experience in applying digital tools for monitoring corridor performance, road safety, or logistics flows will be considered an advantage

Location information

The key expert will primarily be based in Abuja, Nigeria, with regular missions supporting corridor observatories, digital platforms, and road safety systems in ECOWAS and West Africa Member States.

Start date & period of implementation

The intended start date is 15 January 2027 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date (for a minimum of 440 days).

Notes

This Digital Systems and Data Expert position is suited to a part-time position (50%).

GIZ would furthermore appreciate it if you could share your updated CV in English and in EuropeAid / European Commission format (EU format).

Please understand, that GIZ can only accept and process applications via its E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from the recruiting system as spam.

Important information:

This vacancy is part of a tender procedure by an international donor. GIZ International Services (InS) is participating in the tender as a bidder and must therefore submit a binding staffing proposal as part of its offer. If you are interested in this Digital Systems and Data Expert position, please consider before applying:

GIZ has to select a candidate for this position before submitting the offer to the donor. The award decision by the donor will then take up to several months. An employment contract for the position can only be offered to the selected candidate if GIZ’s bid is successful. Otherwise, the position will be cancelled, and the recruiting process will be closed without any contractual obligation arising for either party.

Scope, tasks and requirements as well as the full-/part-time percentage of the position are determined by the donor and cannot be changed by GIZ.

Unless stated otherwise, all requirements are mandatory and must be fulfilled at the time of submitting the offer. As per the donor’s procurement rules, a specific amount of time of experience refers to full-time experience. Part-time assignments will be taken into account on a pro rata basis. Applications can only be considered if they fulfil all mandatory requirements entirely.