REQUEST FOR CURRICULUM VITAE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (ISDI) TO DESIGN AND DEPLOY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) FOR THE SWAZILAND PILOT CASH TRANSFER SCHEME FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN

HEALTH, HIV/AIDS & TB PROJECT

REQUEST FOR CURRICULUM VITAE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (ISDI) TO DESIGN AND DEPLOY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM(MIS) FOR THE SWAZILAND PILOT CASH TRANSFER SCHEME FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Government of Swaziland (GOS) has received a loan from the WorldBank and a grant from the European Union to fund implementation of the Health, HIV/AIDS and TB Project. The Project will support Swaziland's efforts to address the country's health sector challenges, as outlined by the National HealthSector Strategic Plan (NHSSP) 2008-2013.

The objectives of the Health, HIV/AIDS and TB project are to (i) Strengthen the capacity of the Health Sector, (ii) improve access to and quality of health services in Swaziland with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal health and TB, and (iii) increase social safety net access for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) through a cash transfer pilot.

The Health, HIV/AIDS and TB Project has made provision to strengthensafety nets for the orphans and vulnerable children. The Deputy PrimeMinister's Office intends to increase social safety nets access for OVC by establishing a pilot OVC cash transfer scheme that would be appropriate for the Swaziland context. The capacity to manage the implementation of the Cash Transfer Pilot Project for OVCs is expected to be strengthened.

The Deputy Prime Minister's Office has determined the need of an expert consultant in information system design and implementation (ISDI) to design and deploy Management Information System (MIS) for the Swaziland Pilot Cash Transfer Scheme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children.

The Deputy Prime Minister's Office now invites interested, qualifiedcandidates to indicate their interest in providing technical support and services under this consultancy. The Consultant is expected to spend a total of approximately 5 staff months over a period of 6 months. Selection shall be on the basis of examination and comparison of the qualifications of the individual candidates as evidenced by their CVs. The selected individual shall be requested to submit a costed offer to undertake the work.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance in setting up of MIS including process modeling, system design and specifications, quality assurance of implemented system and change management based on field/Operational input of MIS for efficient and effective implementation of OVC Cash Transfer Scheme. The Cash Transfer scheme includes processes such as, a) OVC National Registry, b) Targeting Process, c) Enrolment Process, d) Payments Process, e) Compliance Monitoring Process, f) Case Management Process (Appeals,Grievances and updates), g) Reporting and Indicators and h) MIS administration module.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

• Plan, design and implement modules and any software components needed to support OVC Cash Transfer scheme. It will include development of system and module graphical interfaces, web modules, backend database, application reports and statistics, and any software components needed to deliver complete and functional applicationssystems required by the scheme;

• Development of all required MIS technical and design documents such as business process documents (workflows, process design, system architecture etc) to ensure that all MIS documentation is updated and available for the support ofproject.

• Design, develop and implement system and software technical specification based on OVC CashTransfer Implementation manual and operational requirements and following international best practices and MIS project life cycle. It include modules (but not limited to this) like: OVC National Registry module, Targeting, Enrolment, Payments, Compliance Monitoring, Case Management (Appeals, Grievances and updates), Reporting and Indicators and MIS administration module etc.

• Perform all necessary software maintenance, including coding, testing, debugging, upgrading and modifications of software as required during the consultancy period.

• Lead the training of MIS and Operational staff on MIS and implement field tests of modules in order to improve and enhance the modules/systems in light of learning from pilot and various field tests.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:

Minimum of Higher Degree (Masters) or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology or related area.

Experience required:

At least 7 years of experience as Software Developer, System Engineer, Information Systems Specialist or at least 5 Years of experience asSoftware Developer, System Engineer, and Information Systems Specialist on Cash Transfer Programme MIS.

Candidates with following would be given priority:

• Experience on MIS of Cash Transfer Programme or Social Programme.

• Experience with Process Modeling & system architecture design is a must.

• Sound understanding of Web & Windows Services, Encryption, and Web & application development in .Net/Java/Silverlight/PHP is required.

• Sound design understanding of information system architecture to cater scalability, beflexible and be able to accommodate change.

• The applicant must have professional experience on implementation & delivery of Web, desktop & mobile based multitier systems.

• Management or coordination experience with Software Developers & Database administrators is a must.

• Experience with windows / Linux and mobile (android) operating systems. Proven database experience with PL SQL, SQL / Optimization, MySQL, Oracle / SQL Server and JAVA.

• Ability to manage Application testing, from writing testing requirements, test cases & automated testing is a plus.

APLICATIONS:

Submit a detailed copy of updated curriculum vitae (duties inclusive), references and scanned copies of notarized academic or professional certifications. Application should be addressed to:

The Principal Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister's Office, Health, HIV/AIDS and TB Project,

Postal address: The Principal Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister's Office P.O Box 5124, Gwamile Street, Mbabane, Swaziland.

Electronic applications should be sent to Project Coordinator; [email protected] copy to [email protected] nolater than 5th April, 2013. All applications will be acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contacts: Tel: (00268) 24046170 Fax:24040264