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.

• Obtain updates from the PCU on the Government of Nepal policies, guidelines, models, templates, standards and norms related to ICT and E-Governance;
• Provide technical support to the province government authorities in introducing/strengthening participatory budgeting, public hearing, e-procurement system, and carrying out Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) audits;
• Support the establishment and utilization of ICT and E-Governance systems for data integration and information sharing at province and local levels;
• Support the Governance and Legal Expert in the preparation of the  PPIU Annual Strategic Implementation Plan (ASIP) and trimester workplan based on the ProgDoc, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework of the Programme, and the guideline provided by the PCU, particularly in relation to Output 5;
• Provide inputs for the overall progress reports and prepare narrative and financial reports related to output 5;
• Provide support to the Local Governance Expert in the PCGG in developing ASIP related to output 8, its reporting in trimester and annual basis, and extend technical support to her/him in e-governance issues in local governments;
• Facilitate sensitizations of Programme staff and external stakeholders on concepts, issues, challenges opportunities, and tools related to ICT and E-Governance;
• Coordinate with the ICT and E-Governance Specialist in PCU to make sure that the PPIU activities under output 5 are in line the overall scope of the output; and
• Support Innovative Partnership Fund Experts (PPIUs) to effectively and transparently manage the Innovative Partnership Fund (IPF).

• Provide technical support to the PCGG through the PPIU on capacity building and training programmes on ICT and E-Governance;
• Support  the PCGG on activities related to strengthening province and local governments IT and E-Governance capacity, in coordination with the Local Governance Expert (PCGG) and IT and E-Governance Specialist (PCU);
• Support the PCGG in strengthening/institutionalizing the SUTRA in local governments through the capacity measures; and
• Support to develop and facilitate capacity development initiatives on IT and E-Governance for PPIU and PCGG staff and other concerned stakeholders in the province.

• 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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