Project ICT/Digital Justice Analyst

UNDP; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Pakistan in Islamabad invites applications for Project ICT/Digital Justice Analyst to provide technical support for digital justice initiatives, ICT systems design, and governance. You will liaise with government, judicial institutions and service providers to promote user-centered, secure technology-enabled justice.

The role emphasizes policy alignment, capacity building, and monitoring of digital interventions such as e-Courts, case management, digital learning platforms, and research

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent; or Bachelor's with two years of qualifying ICT experience.
• Experience in ICT, digital transformation, information systems or digital public-sector solutions.
• Fluent in English and Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support designing and implementing digital justice ICT solutions.
• Gather requirements, review specs, support procurement, ensure QA.
• Advise on interoperability, data governance, security, and responsible tech use.
• Coordinate testing, deployment, and institutional adoption; monitor results.

Skills

Digital transformation

System thinking

Project management

Data governance

Security best practices

Interoperability

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in IT/CS

Bachelor's + 2 years exp.

Tools

Case management systems

e-Courts platforms

Learning platforms

Research tools

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan's Rule of Law Programme aims to strengthen the rule of law and improve access to justice and security services, particularly for women and marginalized groups. It collaborates with government and justice sector institutions to enhance peace and stability. The programme focuses on policy reform, capacity building of stakeholders, empowering rights holders, and improving institutional facilities with an emphasis on gender-responsive and sustainable solutions.

Job purpose: The Project ICT/Digital Justice Analyst will provide specialized technical support to implement and achieve programme results in digital justice, institutional ICT systems, and technology-enabled justice and security service delivery. This role involves liaising with government counterparts, judicial institutions, and service providers to offer technical advisory services. The Analyst will contribute to designing, implementing, and monitoring interventions such as virtual/e-Courts, case management systems, digital learning platforms, and research tools. The purpose is to promote user-centered design, responsible technology use, institutional ownership, and alignment with best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of justice and security services.

Responsibilities: The Project ICT/Digital Justice Analyst is responsible for providing technical support in designing and implementing digital justice and ICT solutions, including assessing existing infrastructure, gathering requirements, and contributing to system design and enhancement. This involves preparing and reviewing technical specifications, supporting procurement processes, and ensuring quality assurance of ICT systems and services. The role also includes advising on interoperability, data governance, security, and the responsible use of technology, while coordinating system testing, deployment, and institutional adoption. Furthermore, the Analyst will provide technical coordination and knowledge support for digital interventions, ensuring effective working relationships with stakeholders and contributing to monitoring, knowledge management, and results-based implementation of digital initiatives.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Digital Transformation, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in a similar field, combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will also be considered.

Work experience: Applicants with a Master's degree are not required to have professional work experience. Those with a Bachelor's degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in ICT systems, digital transformation, information systems, or digital public-sector solutions.

Skills: Core Competencies: Achieving Results, Thinking Innovatively, Continuous Learning, Adapting with Agility, Acting with Determination, Engaging and Partnering, Enabling Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: Digital transformation design, System Thinking, Project Management, Communication, Working with Evidence and Data, Risk Management, Rule of Law. Languages: Fluency in English and Urdu.

Required languages: English, Urdu

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