II. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this consultancy is to provide an advisory service to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) in Jordan on (1) Reviewing current policies and legislation, best regional and international practices in Artificial Intelligence Strategies, and AI international reports and Indices, (3) Suggestion of an Artificial Intelligence Strategy based on best practices and local needs, (4) Recommendation of best implementation mechanisms.

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant shall propose to the designated UN-ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the paper’s outline. The proposed draft version should include the following sections:
1. Review the national digital documents and the existing policies in Jordan related to Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, innovation, digital technologies, and other related national development plans;
2. Review best regional and international best practices related to Artificial Intelligence Strategies (at least 2 selected regional and 5 international cases);
3. Review previous reports in addition to Artificial Intelligence international reports, Jordan assessment reports, and Indices such as (Government AI Readiness Index, Global AI Index, Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Artificial Intelligence Index, AI Global Surveillance Index, and any other related AI indices);
4. Identify main stockholders and conduct one-to-one meetings with main national stakeholders and specialized hands-on practitioners identified;
5. Contribute to sectorial workshops to discuss needs and priorities if needed;
6. Summary of national meetings and workshops conducted with main national stakeholders;
7. Suggest a Strategy for AI in Jordan that covers the main vital sectors (includes the appropriate KPIs) along with recommendations on realistic implementation actions, that build on gap analysis, national needs and international practices;

In addition, the consultant would also ensure the following activities:
(1) Present the draft report in a regional workshop (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and discussions;
(2) Update the draft proposal according to all received feedback and comments during the reviewing process by ESCWA.
ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language.