Digital transformation is a top priority for the Beninese government. To succeed, the nation is seeking the expertise of skilled professionals to drive this change and create a modern, efficient, and inclusive government.

As part of its strategy to become a regional leader in digital innovation, Benin, with the support of the European Union,  seeks an expert to strengthen the development environment for digital public services. This recruitment aligns with the government's broader goal of modernizing its administration and accelerating digital transformation to benefit citizens.

"The Beninnovation project strengthens cooperation between the public administration and local private companies in the field of digital transformation, particularly in digitizing public services," states the official announcement. "To date, the main achievements in the digitizing of public services in Benin have been driven by the Agency for Information and Digital Systems (ASIN), with support from the Estonian Academy of e-Governance and advisory services provided by Cybernetica, an Estonian ICT company."

This initiative is part of a broader effort led by ASIN and financially supported by the European Union. It aims to industrialize electronic services and deliver high-performance digital solutions through a modern Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) architecture. Key responsibilities of the expert will include designing an innovative development environment, integrating solutions to enhance interoperability and system security, and building the capacities of both public and private stakeholders. These tasks are expected to be completed over 470 days.

Through this initiative, the government seeks to address gaps in technical expertise while increasing the involvement of local businesses in digital transformation efforts. This approach is poised to strengthen Benin's position as a leader in digital innovation in West Africa.

By Samira Njoya,

Editing by  Sèna D. B. de Sodji