Position K-3: Digital Adoption and e-Government Specialist – Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Position K-3: Digital Adoption and e-Government Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a technical proposal for an upcoming digital transformation assignment in Uganda, working closely with the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda. The initiative focuses on implementing a downstream change management programme to enhance the adoption and utilization of e-Government services across various public sector entities.

To support this initiative, we are seeking a qualified Digital Adoption and e-Government Specialist (Position K-3). The ideal expert will play a critical role in addressing behavioral, organizational, and operational bottlenecks that hinder full utilization of digital platforms deployed under the national digital acceleration framework.

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

• Enhance digital public service adoption and utilization across selected e-Government services in Uganda.
• Address behavioral, organizational, and operational bottlenecks hindering the full utilization of digital platforms.
• Build institutional capacity and organizational readiness across targeted public sector entities.
• Support the operationalization of digital platforms through targeted training and learning interventions.

Scope of work

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and map key actors across targeted Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments.
• Design and deploy strategic communication campaigns and public awareness programmes to enhance visibility and usage of digital public services.
• Assess organizational readiness and establish change champion networks within participating public institutions.
• Develop training materials, curricula, user guides, and capacity-building programmes for end-users and administrators.
• Set up monitoring mechanisms to track adoption metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of change management interventions.

Your role as Position K-3: Digital Adoption and e-Government Specialist

• Provide technical expertise on digital adoption and e-government service delivery across public sector institutions.
• Support the integration of digital tools and e-government platforms into everyday administrative and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with team members to assess organizational readiness and digital maturity within targeted agencies.
• Assist in designing and delivering capacity-building programmes, training sessions, and learning interventions for end-users.
• Monitor digital adoption trends and identify operational bottlenecks affecting platform utilization.
• Contribute to post-implementation impact assessments measuring the success of digital public service adoption.
• Coordinate closely with national stakeholders and institutional counterparts to ensure alignment with digital transformation goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is an added advantage
• At least 5 years of professional experience in digital transformation, eGovernment, ICT advisory, or digital service delivery, with at least 3 years supporting public sector digital transformation programmes

Desirable

• A master's degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
• Prior experience working on donor-funded digital acceleration or ICT infrastructure projects.

An experienced digital adoption professional with a strong background in e-government service delivery and public sector digital transformation in Uganda.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• 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.