UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Opportunities – Digital Transformation Roles in Africa

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme empowers excellent younger professionals with hands-on expertise in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This alternative supplies early-career professionals with entry factors into multilateral improvement work, mentoring from seasoned UN employees, and participation in high-impact digital transformation initiatives.

These three open positions are part of the Italy Digital Flagship for Africa, a partnership between the Government of Italy and UNDP to advertise inclusive digital ecosystems throughout the continent.

About the Italy Digital Flagship for Africa

This initiative, led by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and applied by UNDP, helps digital transformation in African associate international locations by financing scalable, inclusive, and sustainable digital infrastructure and providers. It fosters innovation, strengthens public establishments, and bridges the digital divide.

Available Positions

1. Programme Analyst – Digital Transformation (Senegal)

• Location: Dakar, Senegal

• Department: UNDP Senegal – Governance Unit

• Supervision: Team Leader, Governance Unit

• Language Requirement: French and English

This function helps Senegal’s Vision 2050 and nationwide digitalization plans. The analyst will assist implement digital public infrastructure initiatives targeted on id programs, taxation, rural connectivity, and innovation.

2. Programme Analyst – Digital Transformation (Mozambique)

• Location: Maputo, Mozambique

• Department: UNDP Mozambique – Governance Unit

• Supervision: Deputy Resident Representative (Programme)

• Language Requirement: English (Portuguese an asset)

This place contributes to Mozambique’s nationwide digitalization technique, collaborating with the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transition to broaden e-governance, foster entrepreneurship, and improve entry to digital providers throughout sectors like well being, local weather, and finance.

3. Programme Analyst – Digital Transformation (Côte d’Ivoire)

• Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

• Department: UNDP Côte d’Ivoire – Governance Unit

• Supervision: Governance Programme Officer

• Language Requirement: French and English

The analyst will play a key function in strengthening digital governance, advising on digital public providers, and facilitating digital entry for underserved populations in alignment with Côte d’Ivoire’s nationwide improvement technique.

Eligibility

These alternatives are open solely to Italian nationals. Applicants should maintain a grasp’s diploma and have a minimal of two years of related expertise, significantly in digital transformation, governance, worldwide improvement, or associated areas.

Benefits

Selected candidates will obtain:

• A 1-year contract (renewable)

• Professional improvement and mentorship from UNDP consultants

• Access to world studying alternatives, together with masterclasses and worldwide workshops

• Direct contributions to real-world coverage implementation and digital innovation initiatives

How to Apply

VIEW the job description for the Programme Analyst position in Senegal HERE.

VIEW the job description for the Programme Analyst position in Mozambique HERE.

VIEW the job description for the Programme Analyst position in Côte d’Ivoire HERE.

Click HERE to APPLY for any or all of the three positions.

The deadline for all three alternatives is: June sixteenth, 2025 (3pm, CET).

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