Roster - Senior ICT/Digital Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Roster – Senior ICT/Digital Consultant based in South Africa.

We are seeking experienced ICT and digital policy professionals to contribute to digital transformation initiatives across the Americas region. This consultancy roster offers opportunities to support governments, regulators, and other stakeholders in developing effective policies, regulatory frameworks, and strategies for the digital economy. Depending on your expertise, you may work on telecommunications policy, market analysis, spectrum management, cybersecurity, digital applications, or emergency telecommunications. You will contribute research, strategic insights, technical documentation, and capacity-building activities that help strengthen the digital ecosystem and expand inclusive access to ICT services. Working with regional and international stakeholders, you will support evidence-based decision-making and the development of sustainable digital environments. Selected consultants may be contacted for assignments that match their specialist knowledge, experience, and the evolving needs of regional programmes.

• Technical and Advisory Support: Deliver specialized expertise in ICT and digital development, supporting assigned initiatives in line with programme objectives, agreed schedules, and regional priorities.

• Digital Policy and Regulatory Analysis: Research and develop detailed analyses of telecommunications policies, regulatory frameworks, economic developments, market trends, and emerging digital technologies, particularly in the Americas region.

• Strategic Content Development: Contribute to the preparation of policy briefs, technical documents, reports, presentations, and other materials addressing digital policy, regulatory, economic, and market-related issues.

• Research and Knowledge Sharing: Conduct research in your area of specialization, interpret relevant data and developments, and communicate findings that support informed decision-making by policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.

• Training and Capacity Building: Design and develop training materials and deliver capacity-building activities to strengthen institutional knowledge and technical capabilities in telecommunications, ICT policy, and digital transformation.

• Spectrum Management and Cybersecurity: Depending on your expertise, contribute to initiatives involving spectrum management, cybersecurity, digital applications, emergency telecommunications, and other areas of ICT development.

• Project Coordination: Ensure assigned activities are completed according to agreed timelines, coordinate tasks with relevant stakeholders, and contribute to the effective implementation of regional programmes and projects.

• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, technical documentation, and other requested deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project requirements.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in virtual and in-person meetings, technical discussions, consultations, and collaborative activities with regional and international partners.

• Programme Collaboration: Coordinate with relevant technical teams and regional stakeholders to support the delivery of planned activities and contribute to broader digital development objectives.

Requirements

• Education: A university degree in Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Law, Economics, Public Affairs, International Relations, International Development, Management, Engineering, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field. An advanced degree is an advantage.

• Professional Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a relevant field, with substantial expertise in ICT policy, regulatory frameworks, and market analysis.

• Regional Expertise: Strong knowledge of the telecommunications and ICT landscape, digital ecosystem, policy environment, and market developments in the Americas region.

• ICT and Digital Policy Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of telecommunications regulation, digital transformation, economic and market trends, and the policy frameworks that support inclusive and sustainable digital development.

• Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct specialized research, assess complex policy and market developments, interpret information, and produce clear, evidence-based recommendations.

• Training and Capacity Building: Experience designing learning materials, developing training content, facilitating workshops, and delivering training to professionals or institutional stakeholders.

• Communication and Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and technical documents in either English or Spanish.

• Coordination and Collaboration: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate activities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across different professional and cultural environments.

• Presentation Skills: Confidence in presenting technical information, communicating research findings, and explaining complex policy or regulatory issues to different audiences.

• Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in either Spanish or English.

• Professional Attributes: A proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently on consultancy assignments while maintaining effective communication with project teams and stakeholders.

• Additional Expertise: Experience in spectrum management, cybersecurity, digital applications, emergency telecommunications, economic analysis, or related areas of digital development is valuable, depending on the assignment.

Benefits

• Fully Remote Work: Home-based consultancy opportunities with flexibility to work remotely.

• Competitive Daily Compensation: Daily rates ranging from USD 230 to USD 340, depending on relevant professional experience and expertise.

• Flexible Consultancy Assignments: Opportunities to undertake different assignments according to your specialization, availability, and programme requirements.

• International Professional Exposure: Collaborate with regional and international stakeholders on telecommunications, ICT policy, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to stronger digital policy frameworks, more inclusive connectivity, and sustainable digital development across the Americas.

• Professional Growth: Apply and expand your expertise in regulatory policy, market analysis, digital technologies, and capacity building.

• Knowledge Sharing: Engage in technical discussions, research activities, training programmes, and collaborative initiatives with professionals across the digital ecosystem.

• Diverse Areas of Specialization: Potential assignments across digital policy, regulation, economics, market trends, spectrum management, cybersecurity, digital applications, emergency telecommunications, and capacity building.

• Additional Benefits: Healthcare coverage, paid leave, equipment allowances, and other employment benefits are not specified and may depend on the terms of individual consultancy assignments.