Digital Infrastructure Specialist

Manages the Timbuktoo digital platform and data systems so hubs, UniPods and partners can track startup pipelines, automate workflows, measure performance and support entrepreneurship across Africa.

Department: Timbuktoo Initiative

• Deploy, manage and continuously improve the Timbuktoo digital platform
• Define scalable cloud-based platform architecture, integration frameworks and access protocols
• Design workflows for startup onboarding, tracking and progression across programme stages
• Build data systems, dashboards and visualization tools for startup and ecosystem performance
• Ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with UNDP data governance standards
• Integrate third-party digital services and ecosystem platforms
• Promote user adoption through training, onboarding and technical support
• Translate user feedback into continuous platform improvements

• Advanced university degree in economics, development economics, statistics, data science or a closely related field with strong data analytics and programming experience, or a bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• Minimum of 5 years with a master's degree, or 7 years with a bachelor's degree, in data analytics, economic research, impact measurement and knowledge management
• Experience using computers, office software packages, web-based management systems and advanced spreadsheet and database packages
• Fluency in English

• Reports to the Global Lead, Timbuktoo and works closely with UniPods, tech hubs and policy and impact-measurement teams