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Call for Experts - USAID Nepal e-Governance Activity
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Call for Experts - USAID Nepal e-Governance Activity

  

ECODIT is a women-owned small business and international development firm dedicated to advancing environmentally and socially responsible development globally. Founded in 1993, ECODIT has delivered professional services across more than 250 projects and contracts in over 60 countries. Their expertise spans key sectors such as water, energy, environment, and governance. ECODIT provides a wide range of technical assistance services, from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to the design and implementation of long-term, multi-million-dollar projects. Through their work, ECODIT collaborates with governments, businesses, and local communities to promote sustainable development practices. Additionally, ECODIT is proud to hold both ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certifications, which underscores their dedication to quality, continuous improvement and sustainable environmental practices in all that we do.

 

ECODIT is seeking applications from qualified experts for the anticipated four-year USAID Nepal e-Governance Activity. The purpose of the Activity is to strengthen the e-Governance ecosystem of Nepal for equitable, accessible and quality service delivery to citizens. The Activity has following three objectives:

 

1.       Objective 1: Develop and implement eService(s) integrating data across ministries and levels of government

2.       Objective 2: Skill building to all three levels of government to operate data platforms and eServices

3.       Objective 3: Enhance accessibility of eServices in targeted locations

 

ECODIT seeks candidates for long-term technical assistance (LTTA) and short-term technical assistance (STTA) positions with experience and expertise in the following technical areas. Candidates will ideally have strong experience working on IT, data management, digital literacy, service delivery, training, capacity building, and citizen engagement, in an international development context, and for projects funded by USAID.

  • E-governance
  • E-services, including Government to Citizens (G2C) and Government to Businesses (G2B) services
  • Digital transformation
  • Data management and integration
  • Data platform development, management, and integration
  • Digital policy
  • Training
  • Capacity building
  • Private sector engagement
  • Behavior change
  • Social norms
  • Common Service Centers
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Facilitation
  • Gender equality and social inclusion

Qualified candidates will have the following minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience supporting complex government/donor funded projects; experience working on USAID projects highly preferred. Advanced academic degrees in relevant fields are highly desirable;
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in at least one of the areas listed above; 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, along with superb attention to detail and organizational skills.

 

To apply, please send an updated resume/CV and cover letter in English through the “Our Jobs” section of the ECODIT website by no later than November 11th, 2024.  Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ECODIT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiter@ecodit.com. Please reference the position in your email.

ECODIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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