International Consultant to Conduct the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) in Zambia

The role

The consultant will conduct a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) in Zambia, focusing on identifying and prioritizing technologies to support the country's development goals and sustainable growth.

What you'll do

• Analyze Zambia’s national development context and Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem
• Lead inclusive stakeholder engagement across government, academia, business, research institutions, and other relevant actors
• Identify and prioritize technologies using transparent weighted scoring
• Assess country readiness to adopt prioritized technologies
• Develop actionable and investment-oriented recommendations
• Coordinate with the UN Technology Bank, MoTS, and the TNA Steering Committee

What it takes

• Advanced university degree in Economics, International Development and Trade, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, or related fields
• At least ten years of working experience in research, international development, trade, science, technology and innovation
• Extensive knowledge of innovation systems, technological learning and absorption processes, and policy and regulatory environment
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data collection, and data analysis
• Strong analytical writing, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Research and publications on international development related matters

What you'll bring

How to apply

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