Technical IT Assessment Consultant

Result of Service

5. DELIVERABLES The consultant will work under the supervision of the ITC Project team and coordinate closely with relevant project stakeholders. Progress updates shall be submitted periodically and key findings validated with ITC before finalization. Output 1: Inception and Technical Assessment Report, each bullet point below can be submitted as separate component:

• Inception report with methodology and assessment tools
• Completion of desk review and development of assessment schedule
• Technical assessments of shortlisted institutions and individual assessment findings Timeline of Output 1: Week 2 after signing the contract Output 2: Final Consolidated Procurement and Allocation Report (Validated):
• Consolidated assessment findings and procurement recommendations
• Final procurement list (equipment specifications and quantities)
• A plan for allocation of equipment to selected institutions
• Final presentation and validated report Timeline of Output 2: Week 4 after signing the contract.

Work Location

Based in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Freetown with potential Travels to the provincial

Expected duration

6 weeks

Duties and Responsibilities

1. INTRODUCTION The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone and funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is implementing the READY Salone – Empowering Youth through Digital Technologies Project (2024–2028). As part of project implementation, ITC intends to strengthen selected ecosystem institutions through targeted investments in digital devices, equipment and connectivity support interventions. Following the Expression of Interest (EOI) process, ITC seeks to engage a qualified IT Technical Assessment Consultant (IT Expert) to conduct technical assessments of shortlisted institutions and provide evidence-based recommendations to support procurement and allocation decisions. 2. BACKGROUND READY Salone aims to contribute to economic growth and job creation by increasing youth participation in the digital economy through:

• Digital skills development;
• Entrepreneurship and innovation support;
• Strengthening the digital ecosystem; and
• Improving inclusive access to digital opportunities. Support interventions may include digital equipment, connectivity solutions, training devices, accessibility technologies, and operational strengthening support. The technical assessment will ensure that procurement and support decisions are aligned with actual institutional needs, infrastructure readiness, sustainability capacity, and expected developmental impact. 3. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The purpose of this assignment is to conduct an technical assessment of shortlisted institutions identified through the READY Salone EOI process and provide recommendations to guide:
• Equipmen...