Consultant
Quick answer
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia is hiring a remote Consultant to develop a national Open-Source Software policy in Palestine, with a Ph.D. and 10+ years of experience in digital technologies/software engineering.
- Role
- Consultant
- Organization
- Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The consultant will develop a national Open-Source Software policy in Palestine, including reviewing best practices, analyzing existing policies, and conducting stakeholder interviews.
What you'll do
- Review best regional and international practices on Open-Source software policies
- Analyze existing policies and frameworks related to digital technologies in Palestine
- Develop the draft National Open-Source Software Policy
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders
- Present the draft policy in a consultative workshop/meeting
- Update the policy based on received comments
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in digital technologies, software engineering or a related field
- At least 10 years of professional experience and research in digital technologies/software engineering
- Demonstrated professional experience in open-source governance and licensing
- Experience in digital-government architecture
- Experience in API governance and interoperability
- Experience in cloud governance and procurement
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
An advanced degree in digital technologies, software engineering, and at least 10 years of professional experience in digital technologies/software engineering.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted until 30 August 2026, and more details can be found at the provided link.
How to apply
Apply directly on Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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