Individual Consultant, Consulting services for the adviser on IT and software related matters, under the World Bank Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Project

Request For Expressions Of Interest

Individual Consultant

Consulting services for the adviser on IT and software related matters, under the World Bank Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Project

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT

Sector: General industry and trade sector

IDA Credit No. 71740

IBRD Loan No. 94230

Project ID No. P177895

Reference No. MD-CEP- 399353 -CS-INDV

The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Project (MSME) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include the support of the e-Government Agency as MMIP owner, the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization and PIU in the coordination of MSME project activities related to the implementation of ICT solutions / platforms.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project now invites eligible individual local consultants (“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.

The evaluation/shortlisted criteria are:

• University degrees in one of the following areas: economics, law and computer science. Post-university degree in one of these areas will be an advantage.
• At least five years of relevant experience in implementation of e-transformation projects for public and / or private clients.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of a minimum of five years in managing development of information solutions and modernization public services performed for government clients.
• Excellent understanding of the Cloud Computing principles and related architectural applications development approaches.
• Excellent understanding of the existing digital landscape, including e-Government services and other platforms. Proven track record with the implementation of similar or alike assignments with at least two projects implemented during the last five years, preferably for government clients.
• Excellent understanding of the regulatory documents in the ICT field in Moldova.
• Previous experience with international organizations and public sector reform projects would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in Romanian and English.
• Excellent time management, teamwork, meeting management, and conflict management skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work with minimum or no supervision.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the „Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants” method set out in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for submission of the technical and financial proposal.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours.

The applications should include a letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and related recommendation letters, if any, together with a copy of CV in MS WORD format.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by January 24, 2024, COBD, indicating the assignment title in subject line.

Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project

Attn. Mr. Aureliu Casian, Executive Director

180, Stefan cel Mare Ave., office 815, MD-2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Tel:  + 373 22 296-723;  + 373 22 296-724;

e-mail: piu@mded.gov.md

web:     https://uipac.md/