Tenders Are Invited For Recruitment Of An Individual Consultant To Support The Eswatini Data Protection Authority (Edpa) For The Guidelines Development

Tenders Are Invited For Terms Of Reference: Recruitment Of An Individual Consultant To Support The Eswatini Data Protection Authority (Edpa) For The Guidelines Development Budget : 8,500 Usd- Fixed Budget Selection The Smart Africa Alliance Is A Bold And Innovative Commitment From African Heads Of State And Government To Accelerate Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Across The Continent. Its Ultimate Goal Is To Transform Africa Into A Single Digital Market By 2030. The Smart Africa Manifesto Is Anchored On Five Core Principles: To Place Ict (Information And Communication Technologies) At The Center Of National Development Agendas; To Improve Access To Icts, Especially Broadband Infrastructure; To Enhance Transparency, Efficiency, And Accountability Through Ict; To Prioritize Private Sector Participation; To Leverage Icts In Advancing Sustainable Development. As Of June 2025, The Smart Africa Alliance Consists Of 40 Member States, Key International Partner Organizations Such As The African Union Commission (Auc), The International Telecommunication Union (Itu), And Global Private Sector Entities. The Smart Africa Secretariat (Sas) Is Headquartered In Kigali, Rwanda. 2. National Context Eswatini Eswatini Has Made Significant Progress In Digital Governance With The Enactment Of The Data Protection Act, 2022 (Act No. 5 Of 2022). The Act Establishes The Eswatini Communications Commission (Esccom) As The Eswatini Data Protection Authority (Edpa). The Edpa Is Mandated To Oversee Compliance, Regulate Data Processing, And Protect Citizens Right To Privacy. Despite This Milestone, Assessments Have Identified Pressing Capacity Gaps, Including: Lack Of Sector-Specific Guidelines Tailored To Sensitive Sectors Such As Telecommunications, Healthcare, And Financial Services. Absence Of Secure And Trusted Reporting Channels For Data Misuse And Breaches, Undermining Accountability. Addressing These Challenges Will Strengthen EdpaS Ability To Operationalize The Act, Enforce Compliance, And Build Trust Among Stakeholders. 3. Objectives Of The Assignment The Overall Objective Is To Provide Targeted Technical Assistance That Equips The Edpa To Draft And Adopt Sector-Specific Codes Of Conduct And Regulatory Guidelines For Industries Such As Telecommunications, Health, And Finance. 4. Scope Of Work 4.1. Guideline Development Expert 4.1.1. Purpose Of The Tool Sector-Specific Guidelines And Codes Of Conduct Are Essential Instruments For Translating The Provisions Of The Data Protection Act Into Actionable, Context-Relevant Rules For Regulated Industries. These Tools Provide Clarity, Reduce Ambiguity, And Ensure Consistent Compliance Across Different Sectors. The Two Targeted Sectors Are : Health: Codes Of Conduct Can Guide The Secure Processing Of Sensitive Medical Records, Ensure Confidentiality, And Set Standards For Informed Consent. Finance: Guidelines Will Ensure Financial Institutions Adopt Adequate Safeguards Against Fraud, Enforce Confidentiality Of Banking Data, And Align With Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Requirements. Location: Kigali Deadline: Friday, 14/11/2025 17:00 Tender Link : Https://Www.Jobinrwanda.Com/Job/Terms-Reference-Recruitment-Individual-Consultant-Support-Eswatini-Data-Protection-Authority-0