{"id":11845,"date":"2024-12-10T14:05:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/?p=11845"},"modified":"2024-12-10T14:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:05:15","slug":"consulting-services-information-systems-and-automation-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/2024\/12\/10\/consulting-services-information-systems-and-automation-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"CONSULTING SERVICES \/ Information Systems and Automation Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11845?print=pdf\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><\/a><\/div><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CONSULTING SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Republic of Tajikistan<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">State Institution \u201cAgriculture Entrepreneurship Development\u201d Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">IDA (International Development Association) Grant No: E1450<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Title of the consulting assignment: Information Systems and Automation Expert.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Reference Number: SRASP-2024-03-CS-INDV<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The project aims to support the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) in successfully transitioning to a sustainable, more productive, climate resilient, and inclusive model of agricultural sector growth. The proposed project will help to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>increase the availability of improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials that are climate resilient, affordable, farmer-preferred, and well adapted to the different agro-ecological conditions of Tajikistan;<\/li>\n<li>strengthen the access to improved Agri-logistic services of farmers and agri-businesses; and<\/li>\n<li>strengthen the crisis management, i.e. early warning, preparedness, and response capacity of selected public institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Information Systems and Digitalization Expert plays a key role in developing the Information System for the agricultural sector, ensuring that the system meets the requirements of the customer, stakeholders, and end users. The main tasks of the Information Systems and Automation Expert include the formation and management of the product vision, the creation and prioritization of tasks, working with stakeholders and stakeholders performers, determining acceptance criteria, collecting and analyzing feedback, as well as monitoring the progress of development. Together with the Customer, the Information Systems and Automation Expert determines the goals of the system, manages the list of requirements, organizing it by priority depending on its importance and value for the Customer. He interacts with key stakeholders, involved consulting and technical implementers, and end users to agree on changes and clarify requirements, constantly checking whether the information system being developed meets their expectations and goals. The Information Systems and Automation Expert also sets quality and acceptance criteria to ensure that tasks are completed at the proper level, analyzes feedback to make improvements, and participates in regular meetings with the team, monitoring the progress of development and adjusting the course if necessary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Information Systems and Automation Expert will report directly to and work under the supervision of the Deputy Director\/Project Coordinator of the SRASP, the Director of the SI AED PMU and the Component 3 Coordinator.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2.\u00a0 Scope of services<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The main tasks of the Information System and Automation Expert are:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Formation and Management of the AMIS Information System Vision The Information Systems and Automation Expert needs to clearly understand the strategic goals, key stakeholders and end-user needs in order to develop an information system vision. He is responsible for ensuring that this vision is communicated to the development team, including consulting and technical executors, explaining what exactly needs to be achieved with the product. This includes determination of goals, user values and long-term prospects for the use of the system.<\/li>\n<li>Creation and prioritization of the requirements list: the Information Systems and Automation Expert is primarily responsible for creating and prioritization the requirements list for the Information System. It is a list of tasks, requirements and functional elements that need to be implemented to achieve the vision of the software product. He organizes and prioritizes these elements depending on their importance, cost and expected benefit for the Customer. on creating the features that provide the most value to users and key stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder Engagement The Information Systems and Automation Expert actively engages with stakeholders to collect their requirements, expectations and comments. He participates in regular meetings and presentations where the goals and plans for improving the information system are discussed. It is important that the Information Systems and Automation Expert coordinates all changes with stakeholders and takes into account their opinions, without losing focus on the core vision and goals of the project.<\/li>\n<li>Definition of acceptance and quality criteria One of the important aspects of the work of an Information Systems and Automation Expert is the establishment of acceptance criteria for tasks and functions. He is responsible for determining what requirements and qualities must be met in order for the work to be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Feedback and Iterative Improvement The Information Systems and Automation Expert must constantly analyze feedback from users, stakeholders and the team in order to improve the software product. Based on this information, he can change priorities in the task list, clarify requirements or add new features, which allows the product to be more adapted to changing conditions and needs.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring progress and coordination The Information Systems and Automation Expert needs to monitor the progress of development and make changes in time. He must manage the scheduling of meetings with stakeholders, performers to keep abreast of current tasks and adjust the course of the project if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Training and Education The Information Systems and Automation Expert is required to work closely with the development team in the preparation of a training program for the staff of the Digitalization Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and other partners, stakeholders. The Expert accompanies and supervises the process of conducting the trainings, and is also obliged to be aware of the training plans to ensure that the training results are in line with the agreed plan, strategy and design of the Project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3.\u00a0 Qualifications and work experience:<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A minimum university degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. A diploma or certificate in digitalization or agricultural management is an advantage.<\/li>\n<li>At least 3 years of proven experience in the field of Information Technology implementation and automation of business processes, software development. Experience in IT project management is preferred. Additional experience in agricultural projects is an advantage.<\/li>\n<li>A digital expert must be fluent in Tajik, Russian and English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tz-konsultanta-na-angl.-yazyke-1-2.pdf\">https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tz-konsultanta-na-angl.-yazyke-1-2.pdf<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the World Bank\u2019s \u201cProcurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers\u201d July 2016; revised in September 2023 (\u201cProcurement Regulations\u201d), setting forth the World Bank\u2019s policy on conflict of interest.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 08:00 to 17:00 local time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Expressions of interest including CV must be submitted to the e-mail address below on or before <strong>17:00 hours local time on December 24, 2024<\/strong>. Questions (or requests for clarifications) can be sent to the below email address <strong>on or before December 18, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Procurement Department of<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">State Institute \u201cAgriculture Entrepreneurship Development\u201d Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">E-mail: <u><a href=\"mailto:aedpmu.hr@gmail.com\">aedpmu.hr@gmail.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_11845\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"11845\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CONSULTING SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Republic of Tajikistan State Institution \u201cAgriculture Entrepreneurship Development\u201d Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU) Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP) IDA (International Development Association) Grant No: E1450 Title of the consulting assignment: Information Systems and Automation Expert. 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