Consultancy - DPG Technical Advisory Lead with Focus on Fintech

• Country: Rwanda
• Summary: Consultancy - DPG Technical Advisory Lead with Focus on Fintech
• RWT Ref No: 88922974
• Deadline: 24 Sep 2023
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
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• Description:
• Tenders are invited for Consultancy - DPG Technical Advisory Lead with Focus on Fintech OBJECTIVES We are seeking a Technical Advisory Lead to support engagement with the Digital Public Goods Alliance. This consultancy will involve designing and piloting pathfinding activities in close collaboration with the Digital Public Goods Alliance Secretariat and the Government of Rwanda. The DPG (Digital Public Goods) Technical Advisory Lead will lead the design and implementation of DPG Technical Assistance locally to UNDP Country Offices, Governments, and local digital ecosystem stakeholders. The DPG Technical Advisory Lead will assist in prioritizing and developing responsive and agile technical assistance support for countries to implement DPGs. These DPGs will be demand-driven and selected based on their potential to serve excluded communities and bridge the digital divide. Specific DPGs will be identified through a consultative process and needs assessment led by the government and supported by UNDP. RESPONSIBILITIES Key responsibilities include establishing the technical assistance facility to: Baseline Analysis and Opportunity Identification Lead in prioritizing DPGs for development, focusing on building blocks and use-cases that can close the digital divide and lead to inclusive digital transformation. Support in setting up DPG coordination groups with relevant stakeholders, with women leaders represented. Support the government through the Ministry of ICT and Innovation in operationalizing open data exchange platforms/portals between ministries and the private sector. Identify country capacity gaps in DPGs and work closely with the DPG Learning & Product Lead to create learning opportunities. Identify technical assistance needs for legal and policy reforms. Identify and support reforms in procurement policies. Lead evaluations of how digital systems affect the communities they serve and establish clear ways to reform the systems. Assist the government in developing the digital payment ecosystem, trade tech, and cashless adoption in Rwanda in collaboration with Smart Africa. DPG Identification & Assessment Lead in identifying potential DPGs through a requirement-gathering process for identified needs, including code audits for responsible technology. Support in shortlisting DPGs and identifying areas for customization/additional features. Leverage the DPGA registry and key initiatives like GovStack. Support in assessing if DPG is the right choice. Support in developing the scope of work, incorporating DPG standards and responsible principles of safeguards in system design and architecture. DPG Implementation, Adoption, and Support Lead in local vendor engagement and local capacity development for start-ups. Identify the budget and financing plan. Document key lessons from implementation. Manage and lead support to countries in DPG contributions to global registries. Location: Kigali Deadline: Sunday, 24/09/2023 00:00
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