Consultancy to assist Government in collection and analysis of market information and definition of a Communication Policy

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

Electronic Communications Policy - São Tomé and Príncipe

Finance Agreement Reference: IDA-E0730

Project No. P177158

Assignment Title: Technical Assistance to draft the Electronic Communications Policy for São Tomé and Príncipe (STP)

Reference No. 32/C/DSTP/2025

The Government of the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (GoSTP) has received a grant financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital São Tomé e Príncipe Project (DSTP) whose objective is to improve equity and sustainability of telecommunications services between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, and strengthen data governance, data systems and statistical capacity.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include to develop a Policy for the Electronic Communications sector, which establishes the guiding principles and guidelines for the development of the telecommunications market with an emphasis on promoting competition and promoting digital inclusion and technological innovation. The duration of the assignment will be for a period of 6 months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by sending a request to the address email: [email protected] / [email protected].

DSTP invites qualified individual consulting (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the services sending a Letter of intent, Curriculum Vitae and proof of training and skills as stated in the Curriculum Vitae. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services according to the TOR.

The shortlisting criteria are:

• Higher education in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications Engineering, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law or related fields.

• Proven experience in coordinating public policies in the telecommunications or digital sector.

• Experience with designing, monitoring and evaluating public policies

• Ability to translate technical requirements into policies and regulations.

• Knowledge of relevant national standards and international treaties

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative assessment methodologies

• Have a deep knowledge of the national or similar context

• Data analysis and reporting skills

• Communication skills and institutional articulation

• Analytical capacity and strategic vision

• Fluent in Portuguese and English

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” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., from 08:00 17:00 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to address below or in pdf format sent to the e-mail address included, by October 16, 2025, midnight (local time) and should mention “INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE the Technical Assistance to draft the Electronic Communications Policy for São Tomé and Príncipe (STP)”.

STP Digital Project Implementation Unit

Attn: Daniel Neto Vaz – Project Coordinator

C. P. 130 Avenida 12 de Julho, Sao Tome, Sao Tome e Príncipe

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

STP Digital Project Implementation Unit, 25 September 2025.

The Project Coordinator,

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Daniel Neto Vaz