Consultant for National Open-Source Software Policy Development (Palestine)

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an experienced consultant to develop a national Open‑Source Software (OSS) policy for Palestine. This remote, 16‑week assignment will produce a comprehensive policy document, implementation roadmap, and supporting annexes.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of existing OSS practices and legal frameworks in Palestine and comparable jurisdictions.
• Engage with relevant public‑sector stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with national development goals.
• Draft a detailed national OSS policy, including guidelines for procurement, development, reuse, and sharing of open‑source software.
• Prepare an executive summary, full report (minimum 30 pages) in Arabic, and an implementation roadmap.
• Ensure all deliverables are formatted in MS‑Word, properly referenced, and free of plagiarism.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in open‑source software ecosystems and policy development.
• Experience working with government or international organisations on ICT policy.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality Arabic documentation.
• Familiarity with ESCWA/UN procurement and reporting standards.

Required skills

• Open‑source software policy formulation
• Research methodology and stakeholder analysis
• Advanced report writing in Arabic
• MS‑Word document preparation and formatting

What we offer

• 16‑week contract with competitive remuneration.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape national ICT policy in Palestine.
• Collaboration with ESCWA and the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MoTDE).