REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

COUNTRY – Commonwealth of Dominica
NAME OF PROJECT – Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project

(EALCRP) P166328 Credit No. 62310-DM/ 67340-DM/Grant No.: D3060-DM Assignment Title: Agriculture Information Technology Officer

Reference No.: DM-MAF-269398-CS-INDV

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) under the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy Agriculture & National Food Security and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards recruitment of an Agriculture Information Technology Officer.

Objective of Assignment

1. Establish an effective management and exchange of information and learning at all levels of the project
2. Coordinate with technical divisions of the MBGEANFS, Central statistics, trade and the M&E Officer to develop and implement the Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification certificate in Information Management Systems
• Bachelor of Science or higher Degree in Information Systems; Computer Science; and or related fields would be an advantage Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Data collection, Management and Primary Analysis of Agriculturally related data.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Project monitoring and evaluation or relevant connected fields.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing information management systems, tools and databases.
• Exceptional capacity to produce and submit reports on time.

• Ability to work within a team and interact effectively with collaborative agencies/departments and development partners.
• Knowledge and practical experience with software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet, as well as social science analytical software (SPSS and /or Stata, preferably).
• Experience in working with World Bank / United Nations or international organizations funded projects (desirable);
• Ability to use Statistical software for analysis of agricultural data
• Proficiency in English.
• Terms of Assignment The post is expected to be awarded for a duration of twelve (12) months, and will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance reviews and available funding. The assignment is expected to commence in May 2022. The awarded applicants shall be engaged on a full-time basis, eight hours a day, and five days a week. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the Project Implementation Unit’ Attn. Project Manager: [email protected] cc [email protected] or visit the project web site www.piu.agriculture.gov.dm .

• Expression of Interest Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of motivation / application stating suitability for the position on or before March 25th, 2022. addressed to: Manager, Project Implementation Unit, Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project, First Floor, First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica. Or email [email protected]. cc. [email protected]. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references. The attention of interested Individuals 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 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment (i.e. 3.17 of the Procurement Regulation). 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 EALCRP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the First Floor, First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street,, Roseau, Dominica at Tel: (767) 266-3998/3981/275-1957 during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.
• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 4: 00 p.m. March 25th, 2022 to:
• Attn Project Manager
  Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project
  1st Floor, First Domestic Building
  19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
  Commonwealth of Dominica
  Email: [email protected] cc [email protected]