Overview
Provide technical, operational, and coordination support to implement ADB's digital transformation agenda, focusing on digital operations, regional support, and business development.
Tasks Summary
- Support execution of ongoing and planned programs in Nepal, including operational support for digital components of projects and TAs, monitoring implementation, procurement, and contract management.
- Assist in preparing TORs, procurement packages, solution specifications, and evaluation reports for digital investments.
- Identify implementation bottlenecks and propose corrective actions.
- Contribute to missions as part of the digital technical team.
- Provide cross-country operational support to DIG programs in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Cambodia, and Maldives.
- Support the preparation and execution of regional TAs related to digital public infrastructure, AI readiness, cross-border digital corridor work, digital skills, e-government modernization, and cybersecurity.
- Support harmonization of regional digital priorities and ensure application of DIG guidance across countries.
- Participate in regional digital missions.
- Support DIG and NRM in identifying new digital transformation opportunities in Nepal and the region.
- Conduct background research, mapping of government digital strategies, stakeholder consultations, and assessments of gaps and opportunities.
- Support pipeline planning and prepare inputs for project concept notes (PCNs), TA proposals, and strategic dialogue.
- Contribute to donor coordination efforts, identifying trust fund and cofinancing opportunities for digital operations.
- Serve as a liaison for DIG with Nepalese government counterparts.
- Support organization of consultations, workshops, trainings, and steering committee meetings.
- Coordinate with development partners and private-sector actors to align digital investments and identify partnership opportunities.
- Help develop digital knowledge products, case studies, and work relevant to Nepal and South Asia.
- Contribute to digital maturity assessments, mapping exercises, and baseline studies.
- Help share DIG knowledge resources through regional events, publications, and RM-hosted engagements.
- Track trends relevant to Nepal's digital transformation.
- Ensure coordination between DIG-HQ, NRM, sector divisions, and SARD management.
- Prepare briefing notes, mission documents, talking points, and progress reports.
- Maintain updated analytical inputs on Cambodia's digital sector.
Experience Requirements
- At least 8 years work experience.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in digital transformation, ICT project implementation, digital government, cybersecurity, data governance, or related areas.
- Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required.
- Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB.
- Experience supporting project implementation, procurement, and contract management for digital systems in a government or development context.
- Familiarity with digital sector challenges in Nepal and/or South Asia.
- Experience assisting in the identification, processing, and implementation of public-sector projects and TAs.
- Experience supporting regional workstreams and collaborate with multiple country teams.
- Strong coordination skills, with experience working directly with government agencies.
Qualification Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree in Public Sector Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Development Studies, preferably with advanced training.
