Call for Experts – ICT, GIS, Digital Transformation, AI and Information Management

Areas of Expertise
Applicants should have proven experience in one or more of the following areas.

1. GIS, GeoWeb and Spatial Information Systems
Senior GIS and WebGIS Specialists
GIS/Web Application Developers
Spatial Database Developers and Administrators (PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
Geospatial Data Engineers and GIS Analysts
QGIS, OpenLayers, Leaflet and GeoServer Specialists
GIS Operations and Spatial Data Management Specialists
Urban Planning and Housing Information System Specialists
Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Specialists
Geospatial Dashboard and Interactive Mapping Developers
GIS Data Quality, Metadata and Validation Specialists
Experience developing open-source GeoWeb platforms, integrating spatial datasets, managing geographic layers and implementing web-based spatial monitoring systems is particularly relevant.

2. Enterprise Systems, CRM and Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation and ICT Strategy Consultants
Enterprise and Solution Architects
Senior Business Analysts and Requirements Engineering Specialists
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Specialists
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Specialists
Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Business Central Specialists
Microsoft Power Platform Consultants
Microsoft 365, Outlook and SharePoint Integration Specialists
Organisational Workflow and Business Process Automation Specialists
Data Migration and Systems Integration Experts
3. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
AI and Machine Learning Specialists
Large Language Model (LLM) Specialists
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Developers
NLP and Conversational AI Specialists
AI Chatbot Developers
Data Scientists and Predictive Analytics Specialists
Responsible AI and AI Governance Experts
AI Security and Model Evaluation Specialists
4. Cybersecurity, Cloud and IT Infrastructure
Cybersecurity and Information Security Specialists
Cloud Solution Architects (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Server Infrastructure and Deployment Specialists
Identity and Access Management Experts
Microsoft Entra ID and SSO Specialists
GDPR and Data Protection Consultants
Backup, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialists
Security Auditors and Penetration Testing Specialists
Scope of Potential Assignments
Depending on the requirements of individual assignments, selected experts may contribute to:

ICT assessments, feasibility studies, system architecture and technical design.
Development and implementation of CRM, ERP and institutional information management systems.
Development of GIS-enabled web applications, spatial databases and geographic information platforms.
Integration of GIS layers, survey platforms, databases and reporting dashboards.
Development of interactive maps, urban planning information systems and spatial monitoring tools.
Database design, migration, data validation and integration.
Development of AI-enabled applications and decision-support tools.
Cybersecurity assessments, data protection compliance and secure cloud or on-premises deployment.
Software development, quality assurance, testing and user acceptance.
Technical training, capacity strengthening and knowledge transfer.
System maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and operational support.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should demonstrate:

A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, GIS, Geoinformatics, Data Science, Cybersecurity or another relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
At least five years of relevant experience for specialist roles. Senior expert and team leadership positions may require seven to ten years or more.
Demonstrated experience delivering relevant technical assignments, preferably for institutional or international clients.
Strong technical expertise and practical knowledge of the relevant technologies, tools and frameworks.
Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and deliver agreed outputs within project timelines.
Experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, development institutions, government entities or public-sector organisations is an advantage.
Experience in Syria and the wider MENA region is particularly valuable for country-specific assignments.
Professional proficiency in English. Arabic is highly desirable for Syria-based assignments.