The IT expert will be in charge of assessing IT needs of Moldovan law enforcement institutions, and implemented subsequent activities led by Expertise France for the project “Support in combating and preventing corruption and organized crime in the Republic of Moldova”, financed by the European Union.

Based in Chișinău, the IT expert will be under the supervision of the Team Leader and will work closely with the project team Leader, and in particular the Head of the Justice Component and the Legal Innovation Expert.

More precisely, the IT expert will be in charge of:

o    Need assessment: Conduct a thorough assessments of existing IT systems, infrastructure, staff IT capacity, and processes of beneficiary institutions to identify opportunities for interoperability and options for the implementation/upgrade of case-management systems;

o    Technology Evaluation and Selection: Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, platforms, and tools/systems that best fit institutional needs. Assess the feasibility and impact of adopting new technologies;

o    System Design and follow-up: Design, architect, and support IT systems implementation, applications, and solutions. Oversee the deployment, implementation, and maintenance process;

o    Security and Compliance: Support in cybersecurity assessment risks and vulnerabilities, security policies and procedures development, and measures to protect against threats implementation. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices ;

o    Training and Knowledge Transfer: develop training materials and training sessions for end-users and Partners IT staff. Share expertise and best practices to enhance the organization's IT capabilities and promote continuous learning;

o    Vendor Management: Evaluate and select third-party vendors, contractors, licensing, and service providers. Support in contract negociation  and in manage vendor relationships, and ensure that deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines;

o    Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of IT deliveries, configurations, and processes. Generate reports and metrics to track performance, measure success against objectives, and communicate progress to stakeholders;

o    Advisory and Consultation: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on IT-related matters. Provide strategic guidance, insights, and recommendations to validate and inform decision-making;

o    Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL): participate in project’s MEAL activities as needed, such as, for example, the drafting of sections related to IT in narrative reports to be sent to donors.