Senior Database Administrator

Role Description The Senior Database Administrator at African Union Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAPs) will manage, maintain, and optimize the organization’s databases to support mission-critical peacebuilding and youth engagement initiatives. This part-time, remote role involves overseeing database performance, availability, and security; designing and implementing database structures; and managing backup, recovery, and replication processes. The Senior Database Administrator will collaborate with technical and program teams to translate data requirements into robust database solutions, troubleshoot database-related issues, and implement best practices for data integrity and compliance. The role also includes monitoring system health, documenting configurations and procedures, and recommending improvements to support scalable, reliable data infrastructure.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Database Administration and Databases, including maintenance, monitoring, backup, recovery, and security management.
• Candidates should possess skills in Database Design and architecture, including schema design, normalization, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Candidates should possess skills in Troubleshooting and issue resolution, including diagnosing performance problems, query optimization, and root-cause analysis.
• Candidates should possess skills in database Replication and high-availability solutions, including configuration, monitoring, and failover strategies.
• Experience with major relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and familiarity with cloud-based database services.
• Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance standards, with attention to safeguarding sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage part-time workloads effectively, and collaborate across diverse, multicultural teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; prior experience in a senior or lead DBA role is highly beneficial.