Tech Needs Assessment Lead — International Consultant

United Nations; Turkey; On-site; TRY 2,970,000 - 4,455,000; Part time

Job summary

United Nations invites applications for an International Consultant to conduct the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) in Zambia, with a duty station in Gebze. The role involves coordinating with national consultants to carry out institutional and capacity assessments in science, technology, and innovation.

The successful candidate will develop analytical insights, produce knowledge products, and contribute to policy recommendations, while planning and reporting on project activities within a

Responsibilities

• Institutional and capacity assessments related to Science, Technology, and Innovation in the country.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements/workshops with national consultant(s).
• Oversee and provide quality assurance to participatory assessment processes, including surveys, focus groups and interviews.
• Parse and synthesize large amounts of information into analytical insights.
• Carry out high-quality research and produce knowledge products.
• Develop policy and action-oriented recommendations in science, technology, and innovation.
• Assist with project planning and reporting arrangements, working in professional teams.

Job description

United Nations invites applications for an International Consultant to conduct the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) in Zambia, with a duty station in Gebze. The role involves coordinating with national consultants to carry out institutional and capacity assessments in science, technology, and innovation.

The successful candidate will develop analytical insights, produce knowledge products, and contribute to policy recommendations, while planning and reporting on project activities within a