Skills in demand
What employers write in their job ads: the know-how, diplomas and experience they expect.
Data updated on 26 October 2026 at 21:59 (Cotonou time)
The most requested know-how, tools and languages
What can be learned or proven. Click a skill to see the jobs that ask for it.
- Web development17 % · 1 job in 6
- ERP (SAP, Oracle…)13 % · 1 job in 8
- Python8.5 % · 1 job in 12
- Inventory and logistics4.3 % · 1 job in 23
- Report writing2.1 % · 1 job in 48
- Data analysis and statistics2.1 % · 1 job in 48
- Mobile data collection (Kobo, ODK, CSPro)2.1 % · 1 job in 48
- SQL and databases2.1 % · 1 job in 48
- Project management2.1 % · 1 job in 48
- Audit and internal control2.1 % · 1 job in 48
- Accounting (SYSCOHADA)2.1 % · 1 job in 48
The most cited personal qualities
Cited by many jobs whatever the occupation: they matter, but distinguish little.
Diploma and experience: what is asked for most often
Most requested diploma
Bac+3 (Bachelor's)
100% of the ads that specify it
Most requested experience
5 to 10 years
100% of the ads that specify it
See the detailed data
Digital tools
- Web development17 %
- Python8.5 %
- SQL and databases2.1 %
Professional knowledge
- Report writing2.1 %
- Project management2.1 %
Transversal skills
- Communication8.5 %
24 jobs cite no skill from the lexicon.
Education and experience required
The required level is the lowest the employer accepts. “Any level”: all are accepted. “Not specified”: the ad says nothing.
Education level required
- Bac+3 (Bachelor's)2.1 %
- Not specified98 %
Experience required
- 5 to 10 years2.1 %
- Not specified98 %
Fields of study cited
47 jobs cite no field of study.