Overview
The Technical Analyst (OSPO) will provide technical guidance, analysis, and support to government agencies on their open-source journey, aiming to enhance public sector digital capacity and deploy open-source solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical assessments and recommend open-source solutions.
- Provide expert advice on open-source software selection, architecture, security, and total cost of ownership.
- Analyze and advise on open-source licenses for compliance and risk mitigation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on software forge management, CI/CD pipelines, and open-source development workflows.
- Provide hands-on technical support for pilot project implementation and customization.
- Develop technical specifications and architecture diagrams.
- Monitor the global landscape of open-source technologies and relevant Digital Public Goods.
- Conduct an "Open-Source AI Landscape Analysis" to identify use cases.
- Evaluate new open-source technologies for applicability.
- Facilitate knowledge building and sharing with international stakeholders.
- Organize training for project personnel on ICT issues.
- Synthesize lessons learned and best practices related to ICT.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 years (with master's degree) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience in ICT Project Management, Software Development, Systems Administration, or Technical Architecture for large organizations or government.
- Experience with multiple programming languages (coding experience).
- Proven experience in IT systems administration, infrastructure design, and technical architecture for scalable solutions.
- Knowledge and expertise in technology trends and digital solutions relevant to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Open-Source technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
- At least 2 years’ experience in IT systems administration, infrastructure design, and/or technical architecture for scalable solutions.
- At least 2 years or more proven experience using open-source software management tools (GitHub/GitLab, issue trackers, continuous delivery/integration, etc.).
- At least 2 years’ cumulative hands-on experience across 2 proven examples of deploying, configuring, or managing open-source software solutions in a professional environment.
- At least 2 or more years work experience with local or international public sector or government ICT projects.
- Experience working with National Governments or International Development Agencies in the Caribbean or Latin America.
- Knowledge or Experience regarding the design, implementation, or management of open-source software (OSS) solutions of the European Union or its Member States.
- Experience in public sector procurement, compliance, and operational constraints.
- Experience with open-source licenses including appropriate use cases, and major attributes of license categories.
- Experience in developing technical documentation and/or delivering technical training.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Systems, ICT, Engineering, Project Management, or any related field, is required.
- OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
