Forward Deployed Engineer
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangui • Central African Republic
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Hands-on technical implementation and rollout of our Client's solutions in-country.
- Ensure interoperability with existing systems and technologies.
- Build and mentor local technical teams to manage and maintain our Client's platforms.
- Act as the primary technical counterpart to secure system access, enable data capture and sharing, and establish sustainable governance frameworks.
- Flag any anomalies or risks to the central engineering and data teams for resolution.
- Monitor and troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring uptime and reliability.
- Work closely with the engagement, product, delivery and engineering teams and government counterparts to align technical requirements with implementation needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
- 5+ years’ experience in system deployment, IT project management, or technical leadership.
- Strong knowledge of system integration, networking, and troubleshooting.
- Awareness of data management principles - able to identify data capture issues, understand data flows, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Experience engaging with ministries or public-sector teams to coordinate system access, data-sharing agreements, and integration requirements.
- Proven experience leading local technical teams and capacity-building efforts.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Language: Fluent in French with professional working ability in English (for French-speaking countries).
Benefits
- Hybrid role with significant in-person requirements
- Regular presence on the ground to build relationships
- Significant virtual collaboration with colleagues and partners
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
system deploymentIT project managementsystem integrationnetworkingtroubleshootingdata managementdata capturedata flowstechnical implementationgovernance frameworks
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationmentoringleadershipcollaborationcapacity-buildinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsrisk management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Information Systems