Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Post, Telecommunications & Information Technology
Agency : Bangladesh computer Council (BCC)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for Selection of Individual Consultant
EOI Ref. No. : 56.01.0000.046.007.003.2022-059
Date : 14/05/2022

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : IDA

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 02/06/2022 2:00 PM
Publication Date : 14/05/2022

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Component Co-Leaders (Enabling Environment for Digital Economy Component-1) (Contract Package No: EDGE-IC2) Persons -01 Component Co-Leader (Public Sector Support to Digital Economy Component-2) (Contract Package No: EDGE-IC3) Persons -01 Component Co-Leader (Private Sector Support to Digital Economy Component-3) (Contract Package No: EDGE-IC4) Persons -01
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Component Co-Leaders (Enabling Environment for Digital Economy Component-1) (Contract Package No: EDGE-IC2), Persons -01 Education: The incumbent must have at least a Master’s degree in related fields or Higher, preferably majored in IT/ICT/Engineering Practical experience in IT industry is must. Experience: ? Over 12 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in managing IT industry projects/programs, A good understanding of the legal and regulatory for digital economy, experienced in change and stakeholder management, and in large-scale capacity building roll-outs and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). ? Strong administrative and analytic skills. ? Ability for establishing and maintaining good working relationships to facilitate work goals. ? Demonstrated results-oriented approach to work. ? Fluency in spoken and written English and Bangla. ? Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing, and resolving difficult issues. ? Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Component Co-Leader (Public Sector Support to Digital Economy Component-2) (Contract Package No: EDGE-IC3) , Persons -01 Education: The incumbent must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in IT/ICT/Engineering and Master’s Degree in related fields or Higher/MBA, Practical experience in e-Governance related work is must. Experience: ? Over 12 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in managing e-Governance related cloud computing, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture projects/programs, thorough knowledge on the e-Governance foundations, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of projects. Experience in the advanced usage of computers, IT security issues and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). ? Strong administrative and analytical skills. ? Strong Project Management skills; experience in project management of large scale projects. ? Ability for establishing and maintaining good working relationships to facilitate work goals. ? Demonstrated results-oriented approach to work. ? Fluency in spoken and written English and Bangla. ? Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing, and resolving difficult issues. ? Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Component Co-Leader (Private Sector Support to Digital Economy Component-3) (Contract Package No: EDGE-IC4), Persons -01 Education: The incumbent must have at least a Master’s degree in related fields or Higher, preferably majored in IT/ICT/Engineering Practical experience in IT industry is must. Experience: ? Over 12 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in managing IT industry projects/programs, thorough knowledge on the IT Industry development issues, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of projects. ? At least 5 years' experience in managing R&D initiatives in the ICT sector and innovation ecosystem development. ? Experience in working with the Government sector / Development partner organizations will be given preference ? Strong knowledge on IP management ? Strong administrative and analytical skills. ? Ability for establishing and maintaining good working relationships to facilitate work goals. ? Demonstrated results-oriented approach to work. ? Fluency in spoken and written English and Bangla. ? Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing, and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Other Details (if applicable) : Now, EDGE Project invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services along with complete CV and other details as required. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in World Bank’s Procurement Regulation for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020). Interested applicants may obtain the Terms of Reference (TOR) from the office of the EDGE Project during office hours or download from the website www.bcc.gov.bd. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall be submitted 02 (two) hard copies in a sealed envelope and soft copy (CD/DVD) by June 2, 2022, 2.00 pm and be clearly marked as “Application for the post ……”. The authority has the right to accept or reject any or all the applications. Only selected candidates will be requested for interview or hands on experience test.
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
EDGE-IC2, IC3 & IC4 52 person months ICT Tower, Agargoan, Dhaka July 2022 31 December 2022

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Dr. Muhammed Mehedi Hassan
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Joint Secretary)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : ICT Tower (2nd Floor), Plot # E-14/X, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka -1207, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : + 88-02-55006848, Fax : + 88-02-55006791, Email : pd.edge@bcc.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders