KOICA Nigeria is looking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Systems Integrated Expert
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Temporary
Objectives of the Service / Work
- The objective of this assignment is to check, analyze, and advise on the integration of the MDA’s digital services with NIMC’s National Identity Database Management Systems (NIDMS) and services.gov.ng as single window portal or Mobile App.
Scope of the Service / Work
In collaboration with KOICA, the Consultant (individual or firm) is expected to:
- Identify G2B and G2C services that can be integrated into the Government Service Portal (GSP) through document review and meetings with corresponding MDAs and propose an phased approach to the advancement of the GSP.
- Evaluate the current system status of the proposed agency, including but not limited to, the system operations, hardware, software, technology, databases, programing language, etc.
- Identify gaps in the current systems and the required infrastructure to mitigate gap
- Check the feasibility and requirement for integrating the current systems with NIMC’s NIDMS
- Check the feasibility and requirement for onboarding the services to services.gov.ng as an end to end one stop single window to the services including security issues such as electronic authentication and electronic signature.
- Develop implementation plan for the integration of the services.
- Develop proposed system architecture.
Expected Outputs / Deliverables
The Consultant will be directly supervised by the Country Director with the key Deliverables of the assignment as:
- Report on current system status of the proposed agency, including but not limited to, the system operations, hardware, software, technology, databases, programing language, etc.
- Report on the requirement for integration of the current systems with NIMC’s NIDMS and onboarding of the services to services.gov.ng as an end to end one stop single window to the services including.
- Advise on implementation strategy.
Detailed milestones and outputs can be finalized prior to signing contract.
Qualifications
The successful Consultant is required to meet the following criteria:
- Master’s Degree in computer science or post graduate professional qualification in computer science or related field. In the case of a firm, at least one team member should have this qualification.
- Thorough knowledge in system integration, business process automation and project management.
- Experience working with Nigeria government agencies and donor organizations
- Experience of monitoring & managing the ICT systems and infrastructure for an IT project including database management, SAN, network, firewall etc.
- Experience in evaluating business processes, portfolio management & information system needs for investments funds.
- Experience in collecting, structuring, and modelling business and systems requirements.
- Excellent knowledge of Information Systems, ICT Best Practices, and current application development methodologies.
- Professional certification in Project Management, Networking, Severs, Data Centre Management, ICT Security Audit, Quality Management, or IT Service Management
Proposal Instructions
Interested and qualified Consultancy (individual or firm) are invited to submit their proposal(s) comprising of the following:
- Vendor information and pricing
- Identification and pricing of support & maintenance
- An understanding of the consultancy requirements
- Methodology and work plan for performing the assignment broken down into work packages.
- Detailed reference list indicating the scope and magnitude of similar assignments.
- Relevant services undertaken in the past five (5) years.
Contract Duration
The contract will be effective for a period 1 months from the date of signing and subject to extension, on need basis.
Evaluation Criteria
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Key areas for Evaluation/ Assessment
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Weighted
Award
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Technical
- Understanding of assignment and delivery approach. (10 points)
- Demonstrated 5 years of experience in advisory, development and implementation of IT systems. (10 points)
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating IT systems and developing systems architecture based on needs assessment. (20 points)
- Evidence of supporting projects in using off-the-shelf and customized IT systems for small and large organizations operating in multiple countries preferably in Africa (15 points).
- Evidence in managing / implementing IT projects of social sectors including software / solution development, hosting of the solution, providing network services etc. (15 points)
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation (30%).
Companies applying should also submit their Registration and other relevant statutory documents. An application shall not be considered incomplete if these documents are not submitted.
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70
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Financial Proposal
- A clear financial proposal linked to the technical proposal, highlighting key costs and any reimbursable expenses (if any). (10 marks)
- Demonstrated financial ability to manage a similar project by presenting historical financial statements backed by bank statement for proof of capability. (10 marks)
- Compliance with all statutory requirements and considering the applicable taxes for such a project. (10 marks)
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30
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified consultants should send a proposal regardless of their gender, religion, race, ethnicity, or disability. Proposals should be submitted (including CV) , addressed to: koicanigeria2020@gmail.com with the email subject: Terms of Reference - IT System Integration Consultant.
