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Tenders are invited for ICT, GIS, Digital Transformation, AI and Information Management. Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026 Type: Consultancy Background: Innovation Consulting & Solutions (ICS) is a women-led international consultancy specialising in digital transformation, information management, software development, artificial intelligence, data analytics and technical assistance for humanitarian, development and institutional clients. ICS has experience developing and implementing enterprise management systems, digital beneficiary management platforms, e-voucher solutions, community feedback mechanisms, data collection tools, dashboards and AI-enabled applications. To support its growing portfolio of ICT projects and upcoming consultancy opportunities, ICS is expanding its network of national and international technical experts. We are inviting qualified professionals with demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and supporting institutional information systems to join our expert roster. 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. How to apply Interested professionals should submit: Updated CV: Highlighting qualifications, technical competencies, relevant assignments and responsibilities. Areas of Expertise: Indicate up to three primary specialisations from the categories listed above. Relevant Project Experience: Provide a short description of at least two comparable assignments, including the technologies used, role performed and year of implementation. Daily Consultancy Rate (USD): Specify your proposed daily professional rate for remote assignments and, where applicable, in-country assignments. Availability and Location: Indicate current country of residence, earliest availability and willingness to travel. Portfolio or Supporting Evidence: Provide a link to a technical portfolio, GitHub repository, certifications or relevant work samples, where available and not subject to confidentiality restrictions. ICS may request references, certificates or further evidence of previous assignments during shortlisting. How to Apply Interested experts are invited to submit their applications to: Email: HR@innovationsln.com Email Subject: ICT Expert Roster [Area of Expertise] [Full Name] Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 Applications will be assessed based on technical qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated implementation capacity, availability and proposed professional rates. Please note: This announcement is intended to establish and strengthen ICSs ICT expert roster for prospective assignments. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee employment or a consultancy contract. ICS encourages applications from qualified national and international professionals, particularly experts with experience delivering technology solutions in humanitarian, development and institutional contexts. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4235895/call-experts-ict-gis-digital-transformation-ai-and-information-management
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