Overview
Conduct technical assessments of shortlisted institutions to provide evidence-based recommendations for procurement and allocation decisions for digital devices, equipment, and connectivity support.
Key Responsibilities
- Inception report with methodology and assessment tools
- Completion of desk review and development of assessment schedule
- Technical assessments of shortlisted institutions and individual assessment findings
- Consolidated assessment findings and procurement recommendations
- Final procurement list (equipment specifications and quantities)
- A plan for allocation of equipment to selected institutions
- Final presentation and validated report
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in ICT infrastructure assessment, digital equipment planning, or technology advisory
- Demonstrated experience conducting technical assessments and equipment specification development
- Experience supporting procurement or digital infrastructure projects
- Experience in Sierra Leone or similar development contexts
- Preferred: Experience with UN agencies, development partners, or donor-funded projects; Knowledge of digital learning environments and innovation ecosystem infrastructure; Experience integrating accessibility and inclusion considerations into infrastructure planning.
Qualifications
University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, ICT, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
