The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is seeking a skilled Home-Based Digital Government Consultant for 2025 to support initiatives aimed at enhancing digital governance worldwide. In this role, you will help shape policies and strategies that promote effective, inclusive, and accessible digital services.
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If you are passionate about leveraging technology for public good and have expertise in digital government practices, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply now to join ITU in its mission to connect the world through innovation!
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education: University degree in engineering, economics, law, education, management, telecommunications/ICTs or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above. An advanced degree would be an asset.
Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in digital government services in one or more of the expertise domains listed above. Experience as technical expert in designing and implementing digital government or other sectoral services at national level.
Experience in ICT architectural approaches, methods, and frameworks and how those could be implemented at country level. Demonstrated experience with an Open-Source Software Development. Expert experience with applicable standards and how they can be applied for the designated area of work to ensure interoperability and security by design.
Experience in developing and running the capacity development programs. Comprehensive background and understanding in subjects related to e-governance and enterprise architecture.
Experience in the implementation of one or more of the domains currently covered under the GovStack Global is necessary.
Languages: Knowledge of English at advanced level.
REMUNERATION INFORMATION
Daily rates salary to be defined according to the minimum requirements and the candidate’s years of experience in the field of expertise (3 to 4 years of experience: US$ 185 / 5 to 6 years of experience: US$ 230 / 7 to 9 years of experience: US$ 280)This is a Generic Vacancy Notice – Candidates selected will be added in a Roster.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (MFA Estonia), The Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ), and the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) at the UN Foundation are collaborating to accelerate digital transformation and digitalization of government services for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly in low-resource settings.
The collaboration has launched the “GovStack” project to assist countries in learning and implementing scalable digital services and applications in a cost efficient, accelerated, and integrated manner and that are built applying best software development principles and leveraging countries’ experiences and practises based on reusable Building Blocks.
The initiative will support countries for scaling up of digital services that are cashless, paperless, presence-less, frictionless, personalised and consent-based leading to speeding up digital government transformation processes. Country technical assistance will be provided to create digital government solutions that empower individuals and businesses while improving social well-being.
As an eGov expert, you will have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team assisting different countries around the world.
