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ICT Policy and Sustainable Digital Transformation Consultant

UNEPNairobi, Kenya
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:22 Jul 2026Job ID:280982Posted on:15 Jul 2026
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Overview

The consultant will assess Kenya's ICT and digital transformation policy frameworks against sustainability, inclusion, human rights and gender-responsiveness principles, then develop recommendations and green technology incentive mechanisms for sustainable digital governance.

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Another UN language

Job Functions

  1. Policy, Economics and International Affairs
  2. Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability

Minimum Experience

8 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Review ICT, digital transformation and digital platform governance policy frameworks in Kenya
  • Assess policy alignment with sustainability, human rights, gender responsiveness and digital inclusion principles
  • Identify policy gaps, implementation challenges and institutional barriers in sustainable digital governance
  • Develop actionable policy recommendations and green technology incentive mechanisms
  • Propose measures for green digital infrastructure, sustainable procurement and responsible digital practices
  • Deliver a validated policy review and final consultancy report

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Public Policy, ICT, Digital Transformation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Governance, Law or a related field, or a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
  • Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in policy analysis, digital transformation, ICT governance or sustainability-related initiatives
  • Proven experience in multi-stakeholder engagement with government institutions, development partners, private sector and civil society
  • Experience reviewing policy and regulatory frameworks, gap analyses and actionable policy recommendations related to digital platforms, environmental sustainability and governance
  • Fluency in oral and written English

Skills

Policy AnalysisDigital TransformationICT GovernanceSustainability PolicyGap AnalysisStakeholder EngagementHuman Rights-Based PolicyGender-Responsive PolicyGreen Technology Incentives

Additional info

  • Expected duration: three months