The Government of Madagascar, through the Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar (DECIM) Project Coordination Unit (Credit No. 7286 MG, World Bank financed), invites individual consultants to express interest in the position of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Specialist (Reference MG-DECIM-P178701-574940-CS-INDV, Notice N deg 012/26/DECIM/AMI).
Scope: the consultant will support the Project Coordination Unit in the preparation, coordination, implementation, technical monitoring and quality control of the digital governance and digital transformation activities integrated in the project.
Duration: until the end of the project (31 March 2028), approximately 18 months, comprising a firm 12-month period followed by a conditional period subject to satisfactory performance evaluation and World Bank no-objection. A six-month probation period is included in the firm period. The position is full-time, based in Antananarivo at the PCU premises, with occasional travel to project intervention areas.
Required qualifications: Master's-level degree (Bac+5) in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, engineering, digital transformation, digital governance, innovation management, project management, public administration or a relevant field; at least 5 years of general experience in the digital, telecommunications, information systems or digital transformation sector; at least 3 years of specific experience leading digital transformation, digital governance or digital public services projects; good understanding of digital identity, interoperability, data governance, cybersecurity and personal data protection; knowledge of the digital and/or energy sector in Madagascar; experience in at least one World Bank or other development-partner financed project; knowledge of World Bank procurement processes; strong technical writing and reporting skills; excellent French and good professional English; availability for frequent travel.
Assets: recognized project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP) or agile methods; knowledge of the Malagasy administration; experience setting up digital public services or digital governance framework documents; experience in a project combining digital and energy sectors in rural areas.
Selection method: Individual Consultant Selection under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2023).
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your expression of interest in writing by email to procurement-indv@decim.mg no later than 23 October 2026, with the mandatory subject line « 12/26/DECIM/AMI - Recrutement d'un Consultant Spécialiste en Technologie de l'Information et de la Communication (TIC) de l'Unité de Coordination du Projet DECIM ». The application must include: a signed cover letter; an updated, detailed and signed CV; certified copies of diplomas and work certificates; and three verifiable professional references (names, positions, professional email addresses and phone numbers). Address to: Monsieur le Coordonnateur du Projet DECIM, 1er étage, Escalier D - immeuble FIARO Ampefiloha, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar. Terms of Reference are available at https://decim.mg/consultant-individuel/specialiste-tic/tdr/. Additional information is available during office hours (09:00-16:00).