Enhance GWIS and Implement Food Security Information System

Original title: Consultant to Enhance the Existing GWIS and Implement a Food Security Information System (FSIS) within water.igad.int

Deadline

August 15, 2026

Closed

Published on July 29, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on July 31, 2026 at 01:02 AM

Key information

Type: IT & Telecom
Location: Djibouti
Deadline: August 15, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Enhance GWIS and Implement Food Security Information System is an it & telecom procurement opportunity published by Intergovernmental Authority on Development in Djibouti on July 29, 2026. Submissions closed on August 15, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Enhance the current database structure to accommodate agricultural and food security data
Implement the FSIS functionality within the existing GWIS platform, ensuring seamless integration
Design and develop additional GIS capabilities specific to food security monitoring
Ensure interoperability with other relevant systems, particularly ICPAC Drought Watch & Agricultural Watch
Develop user manuals and technical documentation for the enhanced system
Facilitate capacity-building workshops and training sessions for IGAD staff
Provide technical support and maintenance during the implementation phase
Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the integrated system
Support other FSRP initiatives/activities implemented as required. • Minimum Consultant’s qualifications and experience requirements• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, GIS, Data Science, Information Systems or related discipline. • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the design and implementation of Information Systems, GIS-enabled platforms, database management systems, web applications and system integration. • Experience in PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Linux Server Administration, GIS, Web Development, API Integration, Database Design, Capacity Building and Technical Documentation. • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience in conducting capacity-building workshops and trainings. • GIS skills applied to spatial data analysis. • Fluency in English, with knowledge of other regional languages considered an asset. • The Consulting Services Contract is expected to be for a period of Twelves (12) calendar months from the date of commencement. • The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) now invites individuals to express their interest in providing the services. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (attach curriculum vitae (CV), copies of documentary evidence of Academic qualifications, and Professional Qualifications. • An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated November 2020 (Regulations). • Interested individuals may obtain further information at the address below from 0900 to 1700 hours East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday EAT). Expression of interest shall be sent by e-mail by August/15/2026 at 1700hours EAT to:procurement@igad.int copy: hassan.salah@igad.int, with subject line ‘‘FSRP: Consultant to Enhance the Existing GWIS and Implement a Food Security Information System (FSIS) within water.igad.int under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience (HoA GW4R) Program, Contract No.: DJ-IGAD-560734-CS-INDV

What are the key dates?

Publication
July 29, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
August 15, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Intergovernmental Authority on Development
Country: Djibouti
Contact person: Senait Regassa
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