Overview
Conduct a digital readiness assessment in Lao PDR to analyze the current digital ecosystem, identify gaps, and inform a national digital transformation roadmap.
Tasks Summary
- Develop an Inception Report including stakeholder mapping and a work plan.
- Conduct a desk review of national digital strategies, policies, and relevant documents.
- Collect qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews, and consultations.
- Support the organization and facilitation of a national stakeholder workshop.
- Analyze collected data, identify gaps, and draft the Digital Readiness Assessment Report.
- Revise and finalize the report based on stakeholder feedback and international consultant's review.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in digital transformation, e-government, digital policy, ICT for development or related areas is required
- Demonstrated experience conducting digital readiness assessments, digital government diagnostics or similar institutional assessments is required
- Strong knowledge of international digital development frameworks, including ITU digital indicators and whole-of-government approaches 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
