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.