Project ICT/Digital Justice Analyst (Open to internal and external applicants)

The UNDP Pakistan Rule of Law Programme seeks an ICT / Digital Justice Analyst to provide specialized technical support for digital justice initiatives and ICT systems within justice and security institutions. The role focuses on advancing digital transformation efforts, including virtual courts, case management systems, digital learning platforms, and data governance, to enhance access to justice, particularly for women and marginalized groups. The Analyst will collaborate closely with government counterparts, justice-sector institutions, ICT units, and service providers to ensure effective design, implementation, and sustainability of technology-enabled justice services across Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide technical support for the design and implementation of digital justice and ICT solutions by assessing existing infrastructure, gathering requirements, and contributing to system design, architecture, and documentation.
- Support procurement processes by preparing and reviewing technical specifications, scopes of work, and terms of reference; coordinate with vendors and service providers; and ensure quality assurance and testing of ICT systems.
- Advise on interoperability, data governance, information security, and responsible technology use, promoting sustainable and context-appropriate solutions that address operational risks and institutional capacity.
- Coordinate system testing, deployment, user acceptance, and institutional adoption, including capacity development, documentation handover, and ongoing monitoring of system functionality.
- Facilitate technical coordination among institutional ICT units, justice-sector stakeholders, and service providers to ensure alignment, interoperability, and effective implementation of digital interventions.
- Monitor progress, review technical deliverables, contribute to reporting and knowledge management, and support quality assurance of consultants and service providers engaged in ICT assignments.
- Perform other duties as required to support the efficient functioning of the Programme.

Required Qualifications

- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Digital Transformation, or related fields. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience will be considered.
- For candidates with a Master’s degree, professional work experience is not mandatory; Bachelor’s degree holders must have at least two years of relevant experience.
- Fluency in English and Urdu at a working level.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience supporting the design, implementation, deployment, or management of ICT or digital systems, particularly within government or public-sector institutions.
- Familiarity with databases, digital platforms, ICT infrastructure, system integration, interoperability standards, APIs, and information security principles.
- Knowledge of digital justice systems such as e-Courts, virtual courts, and case-management platforms is a strong advantage.
- Skills in preparing technical specifications, procurement documentation, system testing, and coordinating ICT consultants or vendors.
- Understanding of data protection, access controls, backup, business continuity, and emerging technologies including data analytics and artificial intelligence.
- Experience with accessible, inclusive, and user-centered digital design, considering barriers faced by women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.
- Prior engagement with justice and security institutions, UNDP, UN agencies, or international development organizations is desirable.
- Relevant professional certifications or specialized training in ICT, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, digital transformation, or project management will be an asset.

UNDP is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. The organization promotes a harassment-free workplace and expects all personnel to adhere to ethical standards. Multiple candidates may be selected from this vacancy, and applications may be retained for consideration for similar roles. Candidates are encouraged to use AI responsibly during the recruitment process. UNDP does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.