Recruitment of a Project Coordinator — Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Liberia

Titre original : Recruitment of a Project Coordinator

Deadline

August 28, 2025

Closed

Published on August 14, 2025 at 12:00 AMModified on February 22, 2026 at 05:55 PM

Key information

Type: IT & Télécom
Deadline: August 28, 2025 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

Description

Republic of Liberia

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

Western African Regional Digital Integration Project – Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia)

Project ID: P500628

Expression of Interest (EOI)

for

the Position of Project Coordinator

The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.

WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.

· Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market.

· Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure.

· Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM.

· Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation.

· Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints.

In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) intends to set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this fund and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Project Coordinator to manage the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).

The attention of interested Consultant 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 revised November 2017 and August 2018. Setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Expressions of interest which must bear the title Project Coordinator must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) by 4:00pm GMT beginning August 11, to 28, 2025.

Please check the Ministry Website at www.mopt.gov.lr, also as an Annex-A below to this request for expression of interest (reoi) for the Terms of Reference (ToR) and more details for the position.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, local time through [email protected] or 0778723535/0886642510.

Address – For Submission of Expressions of Interest:

Hon. Sekou M. Kromah

Minister

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications,

McDonald and Carey Streets,

Monrovia, Liberia

Attention: Patrick Payetee/Interim Project Procurement Specialist ([email protected])

Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Project-Liberia (WARDIP-Liberia)

Online submission: [email protected]

Annex-A

Terms of Reference

For

Project Coordinator, WARDIP SOP2-Liberia

Post Title:	Project Coordinator WARDIP SOP2-Liberia	Location of Post:
Monrovia, Liberia	Contract Duration:	12 months
Reporting Line:	WARDIP Liberia/PIU through the PIU Coordinator	Recruitment Type:
Local	Type of Contract	X Individual ConsultantConsulting Firm (QCBS, CQS, LCS)Non-Consulting Service (Competitive Bidding)• PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place.WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.• Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market.• Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure.• Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM.• Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation.• Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints.In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) intends to set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this fund and, as thus, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified individual to serve as Project Coordinator to WARDIP SOP-Liberia.• OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENTThe objective of this consultancy is to provide the necessary project management and technical assistance required to support participating agencies and stakeholders involved in the preparation and implementation of the Project to ensure effective implementation. The Project Coordinator (PC) will be accountable for ensuring that all project activities are conducted in accordance with the guidelines and procedures agreed to between the World Bank and the Government of Liberia in an efficient and accountable manner.• SCOPE OF WORKThe Project Coordinator will be required to provide the project management and technical assistance required in the preparation and implementation of the Project. In addition, the PC will be required to provide services in the coordination, management and supervision of all project activities of WARDIP in Liberia; in accordance with the Guidelines as described in the Project documents and Financing Agreement for the project.General Responsibilities and Duties• Ensure that the preparation and implementation of project activities are consistent with the strategic and operational plans for increasing access to broadband and digital services in Liberia;• Ensure the effective and flexible coordination, management, and implementation of the project with the different Ministries, Departments, Agencies and consultants;• Liaise effectively with selected WARDIP SOP2 focal points, Project Steering Committee, and with all public and private stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project;• Ensure that project beneficiaries are well informed and involved in all project activities;• In cooperation with relevant Ministries, ensure effective administration and financing of the project.More specifically, the Project Coordinator shall:• Coordinate with stakeholders in developing the project implementation manual (PIM) to provide guidance during the implementation of the project.• Provide technical assistance to Ministries, Departments, Agencies and stakeholders in the definition and implementation of project activities as required;• Jointly with the Procurement Team of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), and stakeholders, plan procurement activities and update the Procurement Plan (in the agreed format for the Project), monitor the procurement process to ensure timely delivery, monitor and update performance indicators, and prepare and propose updates where necessary to the Project Operational Manual;• Jointly with the Financial Management Team of the PIU, prepare quarterly allocation request and annua

Tender Timeline

Publication
August 14, 2025
Bid Submission Deadline
August 28, 2025
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending