Tenders are invited for Dmap Terms of Reference for Software Development Analyst The US70 Million (Phase 1) Project comprises the following components: Component 1: Affordable broadband and secure data hosting. This component will cover rural connectivity that will expand broadband coverage in rural areas with the aim of achieving universal coverage of mobile broadband, connecting at least 500 public sector sites in addition to the at least 530 sites connected though the previous Digital Malawi Foundations Project. Provision of at connectivity services to at least 2,000 schools throughout the country. Being a regional Project, regional connectivity initiatives will be used to address gaps in missing cross-border broadband links, possibly drawing upon a regional financing facility. Finally, it will include integrated infrastructure planning of digital corridors for Southern Africa. Component 2: Interoperable and secure data platforms. This component will cover the Next Generation Digital ID and identity verification services, including electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (because of the requirement to develop e-Signatures capability for public e-services that require a higher level of assurance). In order to reach all citizenry, the Bomalathu data exchange platform for Government will be expanded. The platform faces both Government agencies as well as other players in the private sector, including financial institutions, and the general public. The Component will also seek to enhance policy and regulatory frameworks, operationalization of the Data Protection Authority and support for the MCERT at MACRA. Component 3: High impact digital services and productive digital usage. This will cover the Digital skills and digital literacy which was started by Digital Malawi Project benefiting over 19,000 beneficiaries, and it is now planned to expand. Participation in regional program on device affordability will also be a major activity in this component. This device affordability program will be complemented by an e-waste initiative that promotes recycling and resale or safe disposal of laptops and phones. This will be carried out in conjunction with the tech hubs, with a focus on skills development and job creation for young people and persons with disabilities (PWD). Finally, it will also look at the Sectoral deep dives: social protection, disaster and emergency response, financial inclusion, and lands management. Component 4: Project management. This component will cover the establishment of Malawi Information Technology Authority (MITA) by providing funding for the establishment and operationalization of the proposed authority. The Component will also fund the DMAP management and coordination unit that includes procurement, financial management and social and environment standards. 3. Aim of the Assignment To strengthen the capacity for the Department of e-government, the project wishes to recruit Software Development Analysts as part of the project Support Personnel. This position will be tenable in Lilongwe. 4. Objectives of the Assignment The Software Development Analyst will be responsible for implementation of systems/software projects. Working directly with the Chief Digital Solutions Architect, the consultant will co-lead architectural and detailed design of systems, plan and manage software releases, ensure software quality and provide technical guidance and support to third-party software vendors 5. Scope of work The Software Development Analyst will collaborate with product managers, MDAs, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications. Will review documentation/specifications for MDA systems and provide guidance and feedback based on prevailing technologies, government standards/policies, applicable data protection legislation and industry best practices. Will conduct technical planning of software projects and break down complex projects into manageable tasks, estimate timelines, and assign tasks to software development team members. Develop complex systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and maintainable. Work with other DevOps experts to design, implement and maintain deployment and testing pipelines and environments; ensuring cross-functional Dev and Operations teams collaboration. Prescribe tools, languages and platforms for software projects and lead the development, testing and deployment of software, ensuring optimized time-to-market and delivery of high-quality, well-tested software. Design, develop, and deploy new features and enhancements to existing applications, ensuring systems are up-to-date and in line with prevailing user requirements. Implement, maintain and enforce secure coding practices to safeguard software systems against common vulnerabilities and threats. Conduct thorough code reviews to identify and mitigate security risks and performance bottlenecks. Identify, debug and track software defects and issues. Develop automated tests and perform manual testing to ensure the quality and reliability of the software. Manage and optimize private and public cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, highavailability and cost-effectiveness. Deploy software-defined architectures for systems to respond to varying workloads. Track and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure timely delivery. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, architecture, and processes to support shared team knowledge and onboarding. Participate in management and technical meetings and discussions related to government IT infrastructure and various ICT system at MDA Tender Link : https://ppda.mw/storage/documents/opentenders/DMAP_eGOV_TOR_-_Software_Analyst.pdf
