ICT Policy and Sustainable Digital Transformation Consultant

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 28 Jun 2026 8 days left

Overview

The consultant will deliver a comprehensive policy review and recommendation framework to support the development of an inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital ecosystem in Kenya. The assignment will contribute to strengthening policy coherence and governance approaches that integrate sustainability principles across the full life cycle of ICT and digital technologies.


Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze existing ICT, digital transformation, digital platform governance, and related policy and regulatory frameworks relevant to sustainable digital transformation and green technology adoption.
  • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of these policies and frameworks to determine their alignment with sustainability principles.
  • Assess the extent to which existing frameworks address sustainability considerations across the life cycle of digital technologies and infrastructure.
  • Identify policy gaps, opportunities, implementation challenges, and institutional barriers within the current policy and regulatory environment.
  • Develop actionable policy recommendations and green technology incentive mechanisms.
  • Propose practical measures to support environmentally sustainable, inclusive, and resilient digital transformation.
  • Deliver a validated policy review and recommendations report.
Required Experience

A minimum of 10 (ten) years of relevant experience in policy analysis, digital transformation, ICT governance, or sustainability-related initiatives, preferably within national, regional, or international contexts is required. Proven experience in multi-stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with government institutions, development partners, private sector, and civil society is required. Policy and regulatory frameworks review, gap analyses, and actionable policy recommendations development, particularly in areas related to digital platforms, environmental sustainability, and governance is required.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Public Policy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Digital Transformation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Governance, Law, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
Contract Duration
Three months
Work Modality
Nairobi
Remuneration
Not specified
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