ICTs is a highly technical and specialised field with normally high costs involved. IT Advisors,
Specialists and/or Consultants should have at least a degree in an ICTs related field with
adequate experience. This person(s) should have the knowledge and confidence to
make decisions or advise on large ICTs investments. Experienced ICTs experts are in high
demand and therefore cost more. Adequate budget and procurement and recruitment
time should be allocated for ICTs person(s). In most cases, the EMB needs to approve
the UNDP personnel to be recruited. In a few other cases it is the responsibility of UNDP
Country Office. In both cases special attention should be given to the UNDP IT Advisors /
Specialists / Consultants.
Evaluation of ICTs person(s) is a demanding task and non-ICTs staff do not always recognise
the qualities needed for the ToR at hand. Almost in all the cases CV’s of ICTs persons is
littered with ICTs jargon and buzz words. Therefore it is recommended to make use of
rosters such as the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division (UN-EAD) and the Joint
EC-UNDP Task Force rosters for ICTs persons.
