Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)
COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan
PROJECT: Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP)
PROJECT ID: P176181
GRANT No: IDA-E180
CONSULTING SERVICES: Procurement Officer (1)
DUTY STATION: MICT&PS Project Building, Juba- South Sudan
Ref No: SS-MICT&PS-544416-CS-INDV
The Government of the Republic South Sudan (GoSS), through the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MICT&PS) has received a grant of US$67 million from the World Bank toward the cost of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The project development objective is to address connectivity needs for countries in the Horn of Africa region. The project is structured around four main components: (i) Connectivity Market Development and Integration. This component will provide support to develop terrestrial cross-border connectivity and expand backbone and last-mile connectivity to rural and remote communities. (ii) Data Market Development and Integration. This component will provide support to the integration and development of the data market, to enable secure exchange, storage and processing of data across borders, including strengthening the environment for cybersecurity. (iii) Online Market Development and integration. This component will provide support to the integration and development of the online market, through targeted support for e-service enablers and digital skills. (iv) Project Management and implementation. This component will provide technical assistance and capacity support for project preparation and implementation.
The main objective of the consultant is to support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) team in management and implementation of procurement processes; to provide professional inputs during project implementation and operations., and to build the technical capacity of staff within the implementing agencies
Responsibilities: The Consultant is required to do everything necessary to assist the PIU team and in particular the Senior Procurement Specialist (SPS) in daily procurement processes in order to maintain and improve a cost-effective and efficient procurement system. He/she provide technical guidance to ensure compliance and adhering to the general procedures and guidelines of the World Bank (WB) in order to ensure quality output of program interventions and all other tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that will be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail) and can be found at the following website: www.mictps.gov.ss/eardip-south-sudan
Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of interest.
Duration: The assignment period is expected to take 24 Months from the date of contract commencement with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance of the Consultant.
Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualification, experience and skills should include: A University Degree in Procurement Management, Engineering, Law, Economics, and Business Administration or equivalent Degree combined with working experience; Master's degree will be added advantage; A minimum of at least 8 years of direct relevant experience including expertise in the management of procurement in the public or private sector; At least 5 years of experience in similar position implementing procurement activities in INGOs, UN agencies or donor funded projects such as the World Bank, USAID, IFAD, African Development Bank etc. is required; Knowledge and professional experience in the management and implementation of procurement procedures in compliance with the World Bank and other Development Partners' guidelines will be an added advantage; Demonstrated experience in procurement of works, Goods, Non-Consulting and consulting service is required; Experience in similar working environment such as South Sudan is required; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; and Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use; Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources.
HOW TO APPLY:
The MICT&PS now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services.
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' July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 [Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
The Consultant(s) will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016 and revised September 2023 (Sixth Edition) for selection of individual consultant Which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement
Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 16:00 Hrs. on working days (Monday through Friday). Interested Consultants are required to continually and constantly check the MICT&PS website: www.mictps.gov.ss/eardip-south-sudan for any additional information or clarification that may arise before the submission date.
Deadline for submission: The Expression of interest (EOI) and the CV completed in the prescribed form must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by April 30, 2026, at 17:00 Hours (South Sudan Time)
Further details of this REOI are provided in the Terms of Reference (TOR), which may be obtained upon request in person or by e-mail to the address given below. Application through e-mail is highly encouraged.
Attention: Project Manager
Project Implementation Unit (PIU),
Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services
Location: Juba, Opp. Bank of South Sudan
Republic of South Sudan
E-mail: procurement.eardip@gmail.com with a copy to eardippiu23@gmail.com