Ministry of Provincial Government & Institutional Strengthening
P.O Box G33, Honiara
Solomon Islands
PHONE NUMBER: (677) 42106
ATTACHMENT 13A
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
Solomon Islands
Project Name: Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No. IDA-V4150/P173688
Assignment Title: IEDCR IT Assistants
Reference No: Isabel Province 029 – 4 IPG/2022
Choiseul Province 029 – 3- CHPG/2022
Renell and Bellona Province 029 – 6- RBPG/2022
Central Province 029- 7 CPG/2022
The [Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening and the Ministry of Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology intend to apply for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the [IEDCR project] and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
- Objective of the assignment
The objective of the position is to ensure that the IEDCR is implemented in accordance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the national environment legislative requirements, including implementation of the Project Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and the Labor Management Procedures (LMP). Additional environmental and social instruments (must be developed, consulted, approved and disclosed in accordance with the ESMF, SEP, LMP, RPF) environmental and social risk screening procedures.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the following:
- Paurina Akwai Human Resource Manager, MPGIS: pakwai@mpgis.gov.sb – 42106
- Geoffery Vakolevae PGSP Coordinator, MPGIS: GVakolevae@mpgis.gov.sb – 7348401
- Selwyn Vasuni Procurement Officer, MPGIS/ IECDR: svasuni@mpgis.gov.sb – 7735204
- Momodou Sawaneh Chief Technical Advisor, MPGIS/ IEDCR: smomodou@mpgis.gov.sb – 7724894
The [Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening and the Ministry of Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology] now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
- Academic Background and Relevant Experience
1.1 Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
1.2 Experience Requirements - Experience in a similar role for at least 2 years.
- Two years’ experience in Information Systems Administration and Management, ICT infrastructure design and implementation, Software Development, software engineering, Information Technology and Implementation, or similar role, possibly with a significant role in a small team.
- Experience across a broad range of skills required for this assignment, such as server and network administration, database administration, basic security, and applications management.1) The assignment commences on the 1st of July 2024
The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers [insert correct title and date of applicable Guidelines edition as per financing agreement] (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information and Terms of References (TOR) shall be obtained at the address below during office hours between 08.30 – 16.30 pm. To those in provinces, please consult Deputy Provincial Secretaries in the affected provinces for information related to this public advert.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 10th June 2024.
- Paurina Akwai Human Resource Manager, MPGIS: pakwai@mpgis.gov.sb – 42106
- Geoffery Vakolevae PGSP Coordinator, MPGIS: GVakolevae@mpgis.gov.sb – 7348401
- Selwyn Vasuni Procurement Officer, MPGIS/ IECDR: svasuni@mpgis.gov.sb – 7735204
- Momodou Sawaneh Chief Technical Advisor, MPGIS/ IEDCR: smomodou@mpgis.gov.sb – 7724894