NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A DIGITAL READINESS ASSESSMENT IN NEPAL

Overview

The National Consultant will conduct a Digital Readiness Assessment in Nepal, analyzing the country's digital ecosystem to inform national digital transformation strategies.

Tasks Summary

• Develop an Inception Report for the Digital Readiness Assessment.
• Prepare a Draft Digital Readiness Assessment Report.
• Present findings at a national stakeholder workshop and consolidate feedback.
• Finalize the country-level Digital Readiness Assessment Report.
• Support the initial set-up of the assessment, including stakeholder mapping and coordination.
• Conduct ongoing coordination with international consultants.
• Perform a desk review of national digital strategies and policies.
• Collect data through interviews, surveys, and consultations.
• Provide support for national workshops, including presentations and facilitation.
• Analyze collected data, identify gaps, and draft the assessment report.
• Revise and finalize the assessment report based on feedback.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in digital transformation, e-government, digital policy, ICT for development or related areas is required
• Experience engaging with government ministries and public institutions at the national level is required
• Demonstrated experience conducting digital readiness assessments, digital government diagnostics or similar institutional assessments is required
• Experience working with governments and/or international organizations is highly desirable
• Familiarity with LDC contexts and public sector reform processes is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies or a related field is required
• Strong understanding of the country's digital governance landscape, including relevant national policies, institutional and national frameworks is required
• Strong knowledge of international digital development frameworks, including ITU digital indicators and whole-of-government approaches is required
• Proven analytical, research and report-writing skills is required

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency of English is required. Knowledge of Nepali is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 9 months

Work Modality: Remote

Remuneration: