• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, social and/or information science, or related area. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with Smart City research and strategy development and policy analysis.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, including Internet of Things.
• Proven knowledge and professional understanding of Smart City technologies and digitization of city services, particularly those aimed at improving cybersecurity and/or critical infrastructure operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to write concisely and accurately.
• Ability to work with people of various cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred

• Familiarity with existing Smart City projects and the economic and political contexts in Western Experience in implementation of international development assistance projects