Digital Governance & Data Systems Architect

About the role

The Digital Governance & Data Systems Architect will lead the design and strengthening of digital governance systems, data infrastructure, and technology‑enabled policy support mechanisms for a development and advisory organisation. The role focuses on building secure, data‑driven governance platforms that improve institutional effectiveness and modern economic management.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement e‑governance solutions and integrate AI, data analytics, and digital tools into policy and operational systems.
• Develop enterprise‑level data governance and systems architecture frameworks.
• Create and oversee cybersecurity frameworks for sensitive institutional and national data, advising on digital risk management and information security standards.
• Support the deployment of secure cloud‑based infrastructure and digital platforms.
• Build data analytics frameworks, decision‑support systems, and reporting structures to enhance evidence‑based policymaking.
• Advise on data interoperability, system integration, and digital transformation strategies.
• Provide technical support on digital governance regulations, virtual asset frameworks, and emerging technology risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategy with public‑sector priorities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in digital transformation, systems architecture, cybersecurity or public‑sector technology advisory.
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity frameworks and data systems design.
• Demonstrated experience integrating digital solutions into governance or institutional systems.
• Understanding of African data governance and digital sovereignty considerations.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Experience working with government institutions, regulators or international development programmes.

Required skills

• Cloud architecture
• Cybersecurity frameworks
• Data systems design
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Data analytics
• Digital tools integration
• Enterprise data governance
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Digital platforms
• Data management
• Data interoperability
• System integration
• Digital transformation
• Virtual asset frameworks