the development of national Open-Source Software policy in Palestine

Overview

Develop a national Open-Source Software policy for Palestine, providing a strategic framework for public institutions' use and development of software.

Key Responsibilities

• Propose a detailed report outline including review of regional and international practices, analysis of existing digital technology policies in Palestine, and development of the draft National Open-Source Software Policy with technical annexes.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and summarize remarks.
• Suggest a draft policy based on international/regional practices, background documents, and interviews.
• Present the draft policy in a consultative workshop.
• Update the policy based on received comments.

Required Experience

At least 10 years of professional experience and research in digital technologies/software engineering is required. Demonstrated professional experience in open-source governance and licensing, digital-government architecture, API governance and interoperability, cloud governance and procurement, cybersecurity and data protection is desirable. Previous experience in policy development is desirable.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in digital technologies, software engineering or a related field is required; a Ph.D. is desirable.

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