Recruitment of Project Coordinator — Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (IGAD-Djibouti)

Original title: Recruitment of Project Coordinator

Deadline

August 21, 2023

Closed

Published on August 2, 2023 at 12:00 AMModified on June 20, 2026 at 01:09 AM

Key information

Type: IT & Telecom
Location: Djibouti
Deadline: August 21, 2023 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Recruitment of Project Coordinator — Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (IGAD-Djibouti) is an it & telecom procurement opportunity published by Intergovernmental Authority on Development in Djibouti on August 2, 2023. Submissions closed on August 21, 2023. 1 official document is attached below.

Along with the PIU team, ensure delivery against cross-cutting project priorities and commitments related to citizen engagement, gender and inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation etc. • Ensure project activities adhere to the project’s environment and social safeguard frameworks and that the Grievance Redressal Mechanism is in place, in line with the World Bank’s requirements. • Assist IGAD with advocacy, networking, information and communication on ICT and digital trade with stakeholders and beneficiaries. • Prepare, organize and follow up on workshops, meetings, training (based on a training needs assessment) and field missions related to the specific activities related to the expected results of the Project. • Provide technical guidance and administrative/secretarial support for the activities and decisions of the Project Steering Committee (PSC). • Shall be responsible to ensure the establishment and proper functioning of internal control and quality assurance system and participate in ensure that the Bank procurement, financial management and reporting requirements are fulfilled. • Ensure annual Audits of the Project accounts are being undertaken by Auditors and facilitate submission of the Audit Reports to the Bank, within six months after the end of each financial year. • Along with the PIU team, ensure that all requisite processes for smooth project implementation and robust supervision are established, including but not limited to drafting and managing ad hoc updates to the Project Implementation Manual, preparation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets, quarterly progress reports, establishing an M&E and reporting system, formalizing relationships with project beneficiaries and stakeholder, calling and preparing steering committee meetings, with the support of the wider PIU team. • Facilitate the Mid-Term Review (MTR) and, no later than six weeks prior to the MTR submit to the World Bank a progress report, Project Status Report (PSR) describing the status of the implementation of each Project component. • Facilitate production of the Project Implementation Completion Report. • Required Qualifications and Experience: The applicant should possess a combination of general, leadership and technical competencies, including: General Competencies • A minimum of a University Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Management; Development; Public or Business Administration; or any other discipline related to the field. • A minimum of 10 years’ experience at a senior level in a relevant public institution, private sector or in an international organization, with proven skills in the management and coordination of internationally financed development programmes/projects. • Proven experience in working in the Greater Horn of Africa region and ability and experience in management of partner funded project such as United Nations and multilateral development projects. • Proven track record of formulating, implementing, and monitoring policy dialogue on ICT and/or trade and related infrastructure development operations. • Experience demonstrating strong analytical capacity in the field relevant to project management, technology, and personnel. • Possess excellent team building, interpersonal relationship management and negotiation skills, and ability to resolve conflicts constructively. • Demonstrated experience in working on similar projects in countries of fragile context;
Knowledge of and working experience in IGAD region context is highly desirable;
Proven ability to develop and sustain highly effective relationships with development partners and other stakeholders, adopting a highly inclusive and collaborative approach, building strong networks with the range of stakeholders;
Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills;
Demonstrated experience in development and management of government or development partner funded programs/projects (previous experience of managing WB-funded, and digital development project is preferred);
Familiarity with policies and procedures of donors would be an added asset, and prior experience of WB-funded projects is an added advantage; Leadership Competencies • Strongly results-oriented and able to manage a complex and multi-faceted workload with minimal supervision; Ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams;
Excellent team building, interpersonal relationship management and negotiation skills, and ability to resolve conflicts constructively;
Demonstrated ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse views, create partnerships and collaborate with others, advocate and influence, resolve conflicts constructively, and work effectively across boundaries even without active guidance from the management;
Ability to maintain strategic overview and manage priorities yet be detail-orientated within a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
Strong problem-solving abilities;
Ability to make forward-looking and practical decisions and operate effectively in a results-oriented and implementation culture;
Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French is an added advantage
Solid IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Should demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity. Technical Competencies • Sound knowledge of contemporary issues related to trade, digital services, telecommunications, cyber security, fiber optics, infrastructure development, and project management;
Demonstrates sound technical knowledge of IGAD region’s ICT challenges and Innovation sector, including familiarity with digital integration and digital trade issues tackled by the project. • Duration of the assignment The PIU Coordinator shall be contracted for

What are the key dates?

Publication
August 2, 2023
Bid Submission Deadline
August 21, 2023
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Intergovernmental Authority on Development
Country: Djibouti
Contact person: Osman Mohammed
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