ICT Specialist for Gargaara co. Ltd G (Individual Consultant)

Job Description

Job Description

1. Background: Gargaara Company Limited (“Gargaara”) was incorporated in April 2019 an apex development finance institution (DFI) by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). Gargaara is the project implementing entity for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Financing Facility under the World Bank’s Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship, through Digital Uplift Project (SCALED-UP). In March 2019, the World Bank Board approved US$31 million SCALED-UP project funding and it became effective in August 2019.It seeks to increase access to basic digital financial and government services targeting entrepreneurship and employment, particularly for women. The US$15 million Financing Facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that Gargaara is managing is a component of SCALED-UP. Gargaara intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the consultancy service for ICT Specialist (Individual Consultant).

2 Responsibilities: The consultant will Support the implementation of the Financial Grant Management System (FGMS); Implement ICT security measures by Monitor security certificates and company compliance with requirements and setting up and maintaining the antivirus program and other security applications; General ICT Support by Providing advisory and technical support to Gargaara by ensuring the security, integrity, and reliability of relevant ICT Systems data and processes. Provide technical support to company staff and troubleshoot ICT-related issues (e.g. install and update company software and hardware as needed; configure the devices related to the connectivity; Ensure backup functionality is effective and updated); Contribute to project management by engaging in tasks such as identifying and mitigating ICT-related project risks; Dealing with any potential or actual breakdowns of the MIS and other IT systems to ensure uninterrupted regular services to company stakeholders. All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website:

https://mof.gov.so/publications/tor-ict-specialist-gargaara

3. Duration: The assignment is part time and the proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date.

Skills and Qualifications
3. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a relevant subject from a university, college, or higher education institute is required. A master’s degree in the fields mentioned above is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based ICT systems.

• A minimum of five years of work experience providing ICT services for financial institutions.

• Experience designing and/or managing MIS for financial or service institutions.

• In-depth knowledge of best practices with data security, integrity, and reliability best practices.

• Fluency in Somali and English.

• Strong knowledge of developments in Financial Technology (FinTech) is a strong advantage.

• Excellent communication and social skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Effective communication and training abilities to assist end-users in navigating the systems.

5. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

6. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World

Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

How to apply
7. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.

8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 9th May 2024 4:00PM. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, SCALED-UP Project,

Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so

Cc: info@gargaara.com