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Project ID: P170206
Project Title: Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project
Borrower Bid Reference: MUNIS/CS/IC/5
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS
Country: Uzbekistan
Project name: “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System (MUNIS)” Project
Credit No.: IDA-67840
Assignment Title: Preparing Concept and the Future functional architecture of digital transformation of the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Reference No.: MUNIS/CS/IC/5
The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a credit from International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System” Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The main purpose of the Services is to provide practical assistance and advice in the creation of the Concept and the Future functional architecture of digital transformation of the Ministry of Innovative Development (MID) to form a vision of digitalization of the Ministry, to define processes and functions for automation and to prioritize them.
Digital transformation will be realized through the introduction of modern IT technologies in the MID business processes. This approach implies not only the installation of modern equipment or software, but also fundamental changes in approaches to management, corporate culture, and external communications. As a result, the productivity of each employee, department increases, and the MID gains a reputation as a progressive and modern organization.
The ultimate goal of expected changes in the MID is a more effective governance, efficient performance, citizen-oriented with increased transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision making.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/ssgr/SmbbStYVm
The Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan now invites Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria:
It is expected that the Consultant will demonstrate practical experience in conducting a systematic analysis of the field of information technology and designing functional architecture for complex solutions.
• Advanced degree in IT, Management of Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science.
• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of complex projects and/or state programs in IT, Management of Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science.
• At least 5 years of experience in review and development of documents and reports at State Level.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in international institutions (UN or OSCE or World Bank) projects.
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of existing information technology policies and systems in Uzbekistan.
• Familiarity with Uzbekistan’s STI development policy agenda will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian will be an advantage.
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” July 2016 (revised in November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Expressions of interest in the form of CV of the Consultant must be delivered in a written form to the e-mail by November 10, 2021, 3:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
Ministry of the Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Attn: Mr. Dilshodbek Azgarov – Manager of the Project Implementation Unit
No.7, Universitet Street, Tashkent 100057, Uzbekistan
Tel: +998-97-170-67-84
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Name Makhset Utemuratov
Address City: Tashkent, postal code: 100057, Street University w/n Floor / room number: 4th floor, room 414
City
Province/State Uzbekistan
Postal Code
Country Uzbekistan
Phone 971300779
Email [email protected]
Website https://mininnovation.uz/
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