# Artificial Intelligence Technical Expert for the Lesotho AI Academy

> This tender closed on 2026-09-20.

- **Reference:** UNDP-LSO-00486
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-LSO - LESOTHO](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-lso-lesotho.md)
- **Type:** IC - Individual contractor
- **Published:** 2026-09-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-20 13:40 SAST
- **Sectors:** [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Information services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J63.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an Artificial Intelligence Technical Expert for the Lesotho AI Academy for a 12-month period, engaged as an individual contractor.** This role seeks an independent AI/ML professional to provide technical leadership and advisory support within UNDP Lesotho's AI initiatives. Bids are invited from individual contractors; proposals must be submitted via the UNDP Quantum portal by 2026-09-20 11:40, and clarifications are to be submitted through the portal messaging function, with UNDP responding in writing.

#### Requirements
- Independent contractor (IC) engagement
- Demonstrated AI/ML expertise suitable for academy-level activities
- Availability for a 12-month assignment
- Ability to submit and respond through the UNDP Quantum portal and to adhere to UNDP clarification processes (written responses)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-09-20 11:40; submission via the UNDP Quantum portal
- Clarifications: through portal messaging; UNDP will respond in writing
- Documents: Bid documents available on the UNDP Quantum portal (no attached documents in this tender metadata)
- Where to obtain documents: UNDP Quantum portal (details provided in tender metadata)

## Description

Artificial Intelligence Technical Expert for the Lesotho AI Academy

Description of the Assignment: Artificial Intelligence Technical Expert for the Lesotho AI Academy

Period of assignment/services: 12 months

Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than the 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.

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-LSO-00486

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=49393)

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