Digital Strategy Expert – Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Digital Strategy Expert for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified Digital Strategy Expert for an upcoming consultancy initiative in Uganda, supported by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) under the International Development Association (IDA) financing. The assignment focuses on expanding digital access, inclusion, and sustainable digital practices by addressing the challenges of electronic waste management and socioeconomic integration in targeted refugee settlements and host districts across the country.

The program aims to train 2,000 direct beneficiaries in electronic device repair, sustainable e-waste handling, circular economy upcycling, and green business development. The Digital Strategy Expert will play a crucial role in shaping digital interventions, enhancing technological integration, and supporting sustainable frameworks to foster entrepreneurship and safe digital ecosystems within marginalized areas.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Train and build the capacity of 2,000 individuals across 13 refugee settlements and host districts in Uganda on sustainable electronic device end-of-life management and circular economy opportunities.
• Raise awareness and build institutional and community capacity on sustainable e-waste management, environmental compliance, and circular economy upcycling.
• Equip beneficiaries with business development skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, and market linkage strategies to establish green enterprises.
• Formulate actionable recommendations for safe e-waste handling, occupational health and safety, and sustainable business models within the e-waste value chain.

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder consultations with local authorities, refugee welfare councils, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Establish transparent, inclusive criteria for selecting the 2,000 participants, ensuring active representation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
• Design a comprehensive, competency-based training curriculum and user-friendly manuals covering electronic device diagnostics, repair, and circular economy principles.
• Roll out hands-on, competency-based training programs across the targeted refugee settlements and host districts.
• Provide necessary tools, equipment kits, and training aids to facilitate practical learning and technical proficiency.
• Guide trainees on identifying market opportunities, developing business models, and launching small enterprises within the e-waste and recycling value chain.
• Formulate strategic recommendations for long-term safe e-waste handling, collection systems, and policy implementation.

Your role as Digital Strategy Expert

• Provide expert digital strategy inputs to support the broader digital acceleration and e-waste management framework.
• Contribute to the design of digital literacy and technology integration modules within the training curriculum.
• Advise on digital tools and platforms to enhance tracking, beneficiary management, and monitoring of training outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate digital solutions into green business development and entrepreneurship training.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities with local authorities and partner organizations regarding digital infrastructure and practices.
• Contribute to strategic recommendations for sustainable digital operations and e-waste collection systems.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Strategy, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in digital strategy, ICT development, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with digital inclusion, technology adoption, and capacity-building programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and reporting capabilities.

Desirable

• Prior experience working on digital acceleration or e-waste management projects in Uganda or similar contexts.
• Experience working with refugee settlements or vulnerable host communities.

A proactive Digital Strategy Expert with a strong background in ICT development, digital inclusion, and capacity building, ready to support sustainable digital practices and e-waste management in Uganda.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• Estimated duration: 4 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a National Information Technology Authority-Uganda-financed project in Uganda.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.