International Consultant, Technology Needs Assessment
UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries
- Location
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Area
- Global Health
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
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Job description
Lead a comprehensive technology needs assessment for Zambia to identify priority sectors and technologies supporting sustainable development and economic transformation.
- Analyze Zambia's national innovation system, STI ecosystem, and policy frameworks; assess technology gaps and absorption capacity.
- Conduct inclusive stakeholder engagement across government, academia, and business to identify high-potential sectors and technology priorities.
- Evaluate country readiness for technology adoption across policy, financing, institutional, and skills dimensions.
- Develop actionable, investment-oriented recommendations and identify bankable opportunities for technology-driven growth.
- Requires Master's degree in economics, development, STI policy, or related field plus 10+ years in research, development, or innovation work.
About UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries
WebsiteThe UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries is a UN body that helps least developed countries access and adopt technologies for sustainable development.
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