National Consultant-Implementation of E-Governance Strategy - 2054153

The KAMPALA in Uganda from Africa region had released this tender for National Consultant-Implementation of E-Governance Strategy Procurement Process : IC - Individual contractor Office : KAMPALA - UGANDA Deadline : 24-Sep-22 Posted on : 12-Sep-22 Development Area : IT / COMPUTERS Reference Number : 95567 Link to Atlas Project : 00143658 - Digitalization, Innovation, and Smart Cities (DISC) Documents : Consultant-Implementation of E-Governance Strategy Consultant-Implementation of E-Governance Strategy Overview : UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 47 least developed countries. With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development. UNCDF strategy set forth in 2019 of ‘Leaving No One Behind in the Digital Era’ is based on over a decade of experience in digital finance in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. UNCDF recognizes that reaching the full potential of digital financial inclusion in support of the Sustainable Development Goals aligns with the vision of promoting digital economies that leave no one behind. For further detail on UNCDF strategy, refer to; https://www.uncdf.org/article/4931/global-strategy-leaving-no-one-behind-in-the-digital-era . Since 2013, UNCDF has been implementing a market development approach on digital finance in Uganda. With the support of the Sweden Development Agency (SIDA), UNCDF will execute the “Leaving No One Behind in the Digital Era” strategy in country until 2024 under the “Connect” Rural Uganda Programme. The Programme has the aim to develop an inclusive digital economy in Uganda with a specific focus at empowering rural communities, smallholders’ farmers, agri-business and refugees - to lead productive and healthy lives, by expanding access and usage of digital services. New Cities: The Government of Uganda created ten cities which became operational on 1st July 2020. These include Arua, Gulu, Mbarara, jinja, Mbale, Fort portal, Hoima, Lira, Masaka, and Soroti. Uganda is experiencing rapid urbanization, about 20% of its population now lives in the urban centres (national urban policy, 2013). Besides, the urban population is growing at a rate of 5.6% per annum compared to the national average of 3.2% (UBOS, 2012). It is estimated that about 50% of the total population of Uganda will be the structural transformation of the Ugandan economy. Urbanization accounts for about 72% of manufacturing output and over 55% of the national gross domestic product (GDP). It is therefore important that it is managed efficiently and effectively to contribute to growth. Thus, the growing urbanization in Uganda can no longer be ignored as it creates a need to accommodate many people in a relatively small area. For this population to survive, cities must plan for them to earn a living while at the same time providing social services at the most affordable and convenient cost. Whereas the high rate of urbanization calls for use of digital technologies to deliver services by the cities; there is need to assess the existing institutional capacity to use e-governance in service delivery. It is important to create an enabling environment for city residents to appreciate the functioning and obligations of city life and services. UNCDF has supported the cities in preparation of an e-governance strategy to set pace for positioning the city administration and re-orienting the mindsets of the citizens to realize their new identity and what goes with it in service-delivery using digital platforms and service-offerings. UNCDF is desirous of supporting the cities in the next steps to implement the e-Governance Strategy Background of the Assignment The essential objective of this assignment is to empower the cities to implement the newly developed city e-Governance Strategy for a transformed ICT driven city that will provide the kind of efficiencies and services that are required and needed by the city citizens, and to support the change leaders on how to effectively implement city e-Governance Strategic Plan. Secondly the assignment will gather baseline information on the key indicators highlighted in the e-governance strategy per city which will be used to inform the starting point of these cities before implementation of the e-governance strategy UNCDF will hire an National Individual Consultant-Implementation of E-Governance Strategy , please download the attached application related documents to support application and guidelines Application Process Applicants are requested to apply online at http://jobs.undp.org by 24th September 2022. The detailed application document attached can be downloaded . Candidates are invited to submit applications together with their CV for these positions. UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will consider the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send an email to: ug.procurement@undp.org for any inquiries. Note: UNDP is an equal opportunity Organization, Women, Youth and People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. PLEASE NOTE THAT – UNDP DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF ITS PROCUREMENT PROCESSES. UNDP HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUD AND CORRUPTION, MEANING THAT UNDP STAFF MEMBERS, NON-STAFF PERSONNEL, VENDORS, IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN FRAUD OR CORRUPTION published on 13 Sep 2022. The tender expired on 12 Sep 2022. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Construction work, Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 2054153.