AI & ML Infrastructure Assessment Expert

Country: Rwanda

Description of the Assignment: Recruitment of an International & National Individual Consultant as AI & ML Infrastructure Assessment Expert  

Period of assignment/services: 45 working days over 3 calendar months

UNDP is seeking a  consultant to support RRA  whose main objective of the consultancy is to:

1. Assess and document the demand coming from business vertical e.g. use cases, opportunities etc.
2. Assess the current RRA ICT and data infrastructure in relation to AI and machine learning readiness.
3. Identify technical and organizational gaps that limit AI adoption.
4. Propose a scalable, secure, and future-ready infrastructure architecture (on-premise, cloud, or hybrid).
5. Provide a detailed implementation roadmap, resource plan, and budget.
6. Recommend governance, security, and operational frameworks required to support AI/ML solutions sustainably.

Proposals  should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.

Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.