Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor

Job Description

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

Scope of Work:

DevTech is seeking a full-time ICT Advisor for the upcoming USAID’s Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Revenue Mobilization (KPRM) Activity project. The ICT Advisor will help the KP Revenue Provincial Authority (KPRA) and KP Ministry of Finance (MOF) develop an ICT revenue platform needs requirements assessment, conduct regular business ICT process analysis and conduct regular and re-engineering of KP’s revenue database and ICT tools and will be responsible for advising on procurements. The ICT Advisor will also be responsible for overseeing the implementation of ICT systems by local firms and entities in KP. The Advisor will be expected to set up ICT systems (e.g. a back-end system that will help link people and businesses to the taxpayer database.) This position will also be responsible for advising on any/all ICT-related procurements throughout the project. In addition, the ICT Advisor will be in charge of oversee database management, liaise with technology-related stakeholders and produce/ing and adapting the management information system (MIS) for project related monitoring and evaluation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Explore innovative solutions, such as mobile and ICT-based solutions, to expand outreach via technology.
• Improve the delivery of up-to-date content and help reduce costs.
• Developing a data system that can be easily accessed and used by the public as well as internally within the KPRA.

Qualifications

• Must be a Pakistani National.
• Minimum of a BA/BS in Information Communication Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in ICT, IT, computer science, software engineer, or related field.
• Knowledge of and interest in tax systems and public financial management are highly desirable.
• Experience with database management required.
• Experience with behavior change communication through new technologies, and graphic design is desirable.
• Must be willing to be based and/or travel locally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially to KPRA regional offices in Bannu, Abbottabad and Mardan.
• Fluency in English, Pashto and Urdu required.

About the Organization

NOTE: This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.