ICT Policy and Sustainable Digital Transformation Consultant

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 contributes to strengthening policy coherence and governance approaches integrating sustainability principles across the full life cycle of ICT and digital technologies.

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, including environmental sustainability, climate considerations, energy efficiency, circularity and e-waste management, human rights protection, digital inclusion, accessibility, and gender responsiveness.
• Assess the extent to which existing frameworks address sustainability considerations across the life cycle of digital technologies and infrastructure, including the design, deployment, operation, use, and disposal of ICT systems and digital solutions.
• Identify policy gaps, opportunities, implementation challenges, and institutional barriers within the current policy and regulatory environment, particularly in relation to sustainable digital governance, digital platform governance, responsible technology deployment, and green ICT practices.
• Develop actionable policy recommendations and green technology incentive mechanisms to strengthen the integration of sustainability principles within ICT governance and digital transformation initiatives.
• Propose practical measures to support environmentally sustainable, inclusive, and resilient digital transformation, including recommendations related to green digital infrastructure, sustainable procurement, innovation incentives, energy-efficient technologies, and responsible digital practices.
• Deliver a validated policy review and recommendations report that will inform future policy development, strengthen Kenya’s sustainable digital governance ecosystem, and support the country’s transition towards a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable digital economy.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Kenya’s digital policy landscape and global frameworks on sustainable digital transformation is highly desirable.
• Experience working with the UN system or international development organizations is desirable.
• 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.
• Integrating sustainability, human rights, and gender-responsive principles into policy and programme design is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Digital Transformation
• IT Governance
• Sustainable Development Initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Framework Review
• Gap Analysis
• Policy Recommendation Development
• Sustainability Policy
• Governance Policy
• Sustainable Development
• Human Rights Integration
• Gender-responsive Policy Design
• Kenya Digital Policy
• UN System Experience
• International Development Experience

Languages

English