Request For Expression Of Interest For E Government Technical And Business Systems Advisor

Request For Expression Of Interest For E Government Technical And Business Systems Advisor 83112200 Enhanced Telecommunications ServicesDetailed Information For AdvertisementRequest For Expressions Of Interest Consulting Services Firms Selection KiribatiPacific Regional Connectivity Programme Phase 4 Kiribati Grant No Ida D1870 Assignment Title E Government Technical And Business Systems Advisor Project Id No P159632 The Scope Of Services Includes But Not Limited To The Following The E Government Situation In The Gok Varies By Agency From Minimal Use Of It Based Systems For Communication Only Via Email To More Advanced Use Of E Government Programs Through The Use Of Database Application Systems Accordingly The Consultant Is Expected To Spend A Considerable Amount Of Time With The Line Ministries Not Only It To Ensure That Each Major Area In Government Is Consulted And Has The Opportunity To Put Forward Views And Proposals For Utilizing The Network And Embracing E Government In A Larger Needs Analysis And Prioritization Of Future Activity Specification Of This Project Is Divided Into Three Streams Of Activity Some Of Which Are Anticipated To Be Addressed Partially In Parallel Recognising That Many Are Clearly Pre Requisites For Others Specific Tasks Of This Project Are Part 1 Establishment Of An Office Of The CioWorking With The Secretary Of The Ministry Of Information Communication Transport And Tourism Development Propose An Organisation Description And Structure For A Compact Cio Organisation To Be The Focus For The Activities Of Parts 2 And 3 Below Prepare Job Descriptions For The Cio And Any Staff Requirements For Office Space And Facilities For The Agreed Structure Staffing And Fit Out Assist The Secretary In Recruitment Of A Suitable Cio AndAssist Recruitment Induction And Introduction To The Project Of Cio Staff Part 2 Use Of Existing Ict Infrastructure And Proposing Appropriate New Or Updated InfrastructureCarry Out A Survey And Analysis Of The Government S Current Applications And Information Systems Review The Existing Transmission Network And Associated Ict Systems To Establish A Clear Appreciation Of Capabilities And To Be Able To Propose Any Appropriate Development Consult With Key Government Departments To Understand User Needs And How These Relate To Their Business Operations And Use Of The Network Identify And Document Government Business Efficiency Opportunities Prioritizing The Resulting Requirements Focusing On Roi For Proposals And Compatibility With Prospective Proposals Under Part 3 Propose And Demonstrate The Ways In Which The Government May Achieve Cost Effective And Practical Utilization Of Existing Or New Systems And Network And Progressively Introduce Suitable E Government Elements Create A Draft User Needs Summary Report For Applications To Run On The Network Circulate This Report And Hold Face To Face Consultations With Stakeholders Toward Settling An Agreed Report Prepare Terms Of Reference For The Next Follow On Work Toward Implementing The Agreed Components Of The Report Part 3 E Government SystemsConsultation With Gok Departments And Ministries About E Government Requirements Both In The Context Of Internal Efficiency Improvement And Delivery Of Government Services To Business And The Community Produce A Whole Of Government Requirements And Priorities Statement That Takes Into Consideration The Existing Business Operations It Systems State Of The Users It Skills As Well As Any User Access Equipment Required Pc S Basic It Training And Specialist Training Needs To Be Included Create A Development Plan That Identifies User Needs Toward Improved Efficiency Of Internal And Inter Department Government Processes And Set Out Key Issues To Be Addressed To Realise The Improved Efficiencies Identifies User Needs Toward Delivery Of Government Services That Are Of High Value To The Economic Development And Social Needs Of Kiribati And Amenable To Improved Delivery Through E Government Categorises The Proposals For The Future Into For Example The Following Groups Activities Necessary To Strengthen The New Office Of The Cio To Direct Further Work Toward Setting The Foundation Works And Infrastructure Including Data Standards Enterprise Wide Architecture Cyber Security Processes And Procedures Procurement Contracts And Program Management Needed To Roll Out The Full E Government Initiative Actions That Can Be Implemented Easily And Quickly Toward The Dual Goals Of Improved Internal Efficiencies And Efficient Delivery Of Government Services To Business And Individuals High Priority High Value And Return On Investment Projects That May Require Adaptation Of Administrative And It Systems But Which Can Be Addressed In 2 4 Years AndHigh Value Initiatives That Will Require Adaptation And Investment Appropriate To A Five Or More Years Timeframe Sets Out Estimates Of Budget And Timeline For Each Component Of Investment And Work Circulate This Report And Hold Face To Face Consultations With Stakeholders Toward A Final Report Prepare Terms Of Reference For The Next Follow On Work Toward Implementing The Agreed Components Of The Final Report Ensure That The User Requirements Are Documented And Evaluated So That When Developing Applications Suitable For The Requirements Of The Government Later Specialists Or Teams Progressing This Project Have A Sound Start For Their Work Can Manage Their Projects So That Outcomes And Systems Are Harmonised And Any Necessary Intersystem Transactions Are Efficient Provide Ongoing Mentoring Guidance And Development To Counterpart Local Staff Of The Government In Regard To E Government Project Management And Development Covering The Topics Of Ict Business Case Formulation Risk Analysis And Reduction Strategic Planning And Related Areas The Ministry Of Information Communication And Tourism Development Now Invites Eligible Consulting Firms 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 Shortlisting Criteria Can Be Further Details In The Tor Key Experts Will Not Be Evaluated At The Shortlisting Stage 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 Consultants May Associate With Other Firms To Enhance Their Qualifications But Should Indicate Clearly Whether The Association Is In The Form Of A Joint Venture And Or A Sub Consultancy In The Case Of A Joint Venture All The Partners In The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable For The Entire Contract If Selected A Consultant Will Be Selected In Accordance With The Quality Cost Based Selection Method Set Out In The World Bank S Procurement Regulations For Ipf Borrowers July 2016 Further Information Can Be Obtained At The Address Below During Office Hours Expressions Of Interest Must Be Delivered To The Email Below No Later Than 12 April 2018

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