Information Technology

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• Provide technical support and guidance to strengthen the province governments IT and E-Governance capacity, in close coordination with the team of experts at PPIU and the IT and E-Governance Specialist in PCU;
• Directly contribute to the achievement of PLGSP Output 5: Modernized provincial government systems enable horizontal and vertical accountability to all citizens and mainstream GESI; and provide technical inputs and backstopping support to achieve Output 8: Modernized LGs have strong administrative systems, and accountable PFM systems;
• Support the PCGG on issues related to IT and E-Governance, in coordination with the Local Governance Expert (PCGG) and the IT and E-Governance Specialist (PCU);
• Support in ensuring mainstreaming of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) throughout programme interventions in the province; and
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the concerned authorities at the PPIU and PCU, including the Governance and Legal Expert in PPIU.

• Provide advice and guidance on strategic and policy issues to strengthen the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and E-Governance systems, tools and methodologies within the Province government units;
• Provide support and inputs, and interact with relevant counterparts in the province on initiatives related to e-governance;
• Facilitate sensitizations of Programme staff and external stakeholders on concepts, issues, challenges opportunities, and tools related to IT and E-Governance;
• Capture good practices in the province with regard to progress made on ICT and E-Governance;
• Support Monitoring and Reporting Expert in developing necessary monitoring system for evidence based reporting system; and
• Support the development, implementation and follow-up of initiatives rolled out to strengthen the IT and E-Governance systems at the provincial level, including various trainings/mentoring and follow up on implementation of systems and support required to ensure accessibility, accountability and transparency.

• Support the implementation of GESI-responsive IT and E-Governance systems at the province level, in coordination with the GESI Specialist (PCU), IT and E-Governance Specialist (PCU) and GESI Expert (PCGG);
• Ensure that accessibility for women and excluded/marginalized groups is a key factor in the contextualisation and roll-out of IT and E-Governance systems at the province and local levels, with particular attention to digital accessibility for persons with disability; and
• Facilitate capacity development sessions for PLGSP TA Staff and external stakeholders in the province on the importance of GESI-responsive IT and E-Governance systems.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in E-governance, IT, computer science, or any other related field.

• At least three years of experience for Master’s Degree and six years for Bachelor’s Degree with hands-on experience in the area of e-governance and e-government with introduction of innovative strategies and tools in public service delivery;
• Experience in working at the national/international level with IT/E-Governance systems development is essential;
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality reports on time;
• Experience of working in sub-national governance reform will be an advantage;
• Sound understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their implications local governance would be an advantage.

• Fluency in English and Nepali, both written and oral, at professional level are essential;
• Knowledge of any of the local languages will be an added advantage.

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