Recruitment of GIS Specialist for Regional Climate Resilience Program — Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (South Sudan)

MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND IRRIGATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES-INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Re-Advertisement |

Country |

South Sudan |

Name of project |

Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa – Phase 1 |

Grant no. |

IDA-E1920-SS |

Assignment title |

Recruitment of GIS Specialist |

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SS-MWRI-503394-CS-INDV • The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP) under phase 1. The GRSS intends to utilize part of the proceeds of this financing to recruit a competent expert for the position of GIS Specialist with duty station at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Office, based in Hai El Cinema in Juba, South Sudan. • The consulting services (“the Services”) main objective is to enhance the capacity of MWRI in designing, developing, and implement systems and databases to access and store geospatial data, analyse data utilizing mapping software, design digital maps using geospatial data and analyse spatial and non-spatial information for the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. • The assignment shall be for a period of one year renewable subject to a mandatory probation period of three months of satisfactory performance. • The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of South Sudan at https://mwri.gov.ss/ and the NGO Forum at Latest Job Vacancies topics - South Sudan NGO Forum - Communication Portal. The Terms of Reference may also be obtained from the email address below: crfm.procurement@gmail.com copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com • The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation through the Regional Climate Resilience Progam now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (attach curriculum vitae (CV), Copies of documentary evidence of academic qualifications, professional qualifications, and registration/licensing with professional bodies and the list of three references or contact persons to reach out from previous assignments). The shortlisting criteria are: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Remote sensing or related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS, a Master’s Degree in GIS, Environment, Climate or any other related field will be an added advantage. • Minimum of 5 years of ESRI ArcGIS experience, QGIS -related application in Engineering or related field. • Previous experience in developing GIS and remote sensing deliverable, • Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS Software, QGIS Software, and Microsoft Office is desired. • 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”, Sixth Edition February, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on Conflict of Interest. • An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Government officials or civil servants of the Republic of South Sudan will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advertisement; and (ii) their employment will not create a Conflict of Interest. An invitation to an oral interview will follow for shortlisted candidates. • Further information can be obtained at the address below during the following office hours 0900 and 1600 hours from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. • Expression of interest shall be delivered by 12th, September, 2025 at 16:00hours local time, by email to: crfm.procurement@gmail.com and copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com. Quote the Assignment title and Reference Number in the subject row. • The full address of the Client: Procurement Unit, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Juba, South Sudan Attention: RCRP Project Coordinator ____________________________ Hon. Albert Elunzi Acting Undersecretary Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation Juba, South Sudan Plot No: 11 Block No: AXII, Hai-Cinema