National ICT Consultant (UNDP Lebanon)

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon is seeking a National ICT Consultant to support the procurement, installation and operational readiness of IT equipment for the National Operations Room (NOR) at the Grand Serail. The consultant will work closely with the Disaster Risk Management Unit and the Internal Security Forces to ensure that the NOR can deliver timely, data‑driven emergency response.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and specify ICT hardware and software requirements for the NOR.
• Manage the procurement process, including vendor selection, contract negotiation and delivery tracking.
• Oversee installation, configuration and testing of network, server and communication equipment.
• Set up and integrate digital information management systems and real‑time dashboards.
• Ensure data collection, consolidation and analysis tools are operational for emergency monitoring.
• Provide technical support and training to NOR staff during the two‑month engagement.

Required profile

• Lebanese national with proven experience in ICT procurement for emergency or government projects.
• Familiarity with disaster risk management and UNDP procurement guidelines.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

• Network equipment installation
• Server configuration
• Database management
• Dashboard development (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• IT procurement processes