National IT Consultant for Rural Poverty and Nutrition Project in Laos

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (Ref. No. C1-IC-04: National IT Consultant; Project ID No. P178883, IDA Credit No. 7431-LA) The Government of Lao PDR (GOL) is implementing the Reducing Rural Poverty and Malnutrition Project II (RRPMP II) (P178883) from 2024 to 2029 with financing from the World Bank (WB). The RRPMP II will implement a nutrition-sensitive social protection program or a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program to address issues of poverty and malnutrition and develop and implement mechanism to ensure multi-sectoral coordination, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the nutrition convergence approach: the Reducing Rural Poverty and Malnutrition Project. The Project Management Unit (PMU) for the RRPMP II is the Department of Rural Development and Poverty Reduction (DRP) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) in Vientiane Capital, which has overall responsibility for operational aspects of the project at the national and sub-national level including contract administration, financial management, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation, as well as overseeing implementation. RRPMP II intend to engage a full-time IT Consultant will provide technical leadership and operational support in the planning, design, development, integration, security, and maintenance of ICT solutions, ensuring efficient and reliable data management, as well as long-term system sustainability through capacity building for government officers. RRPMP II now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested candidate should provide information (CV, Expression of Interest, other supporting information, if any) demonstrating that she/he has the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. In order to qualify for this position, the candidates shall meet the following experience and competence requirements:

• At least Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree (MCA/ME/M.Tech or equivalent) is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in IT systems analysis, software development oversight, ICT infrastructure, or MIS implementation.
• Proven experience working as a Team Leader or System Analyst in at least one MIS design and development project (preferably within public sector organizations).
• Specific experience in the design and implementation of MIS for cash transfer programs, Human Resource Management Systems, G2P payment systems, health/education MIS, social security, or other similar programs is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale MIS or database systems, preferably in public sector or donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server), programming frameworks, and integration APIs.
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, Kobo, Google Forms, etc.).
• Experience in ICT procurement, vendor management, and contract supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Lao and English (written and spoken)

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” 4th edition of November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 11 March 2026, 16:00 o’clock Lao time (submissions via email are also acceptable). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Attention: Vongsavanh Vongkaysone,Ph.D. Deputy Director General, DRP – MAE Email: rrpmp2023@gmail.com with Cc: phonesavanh.tms@gmail.com and insonesaysombath@yahoo.com Address: Department of Rural Development and Poverty Reduction, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Ban Sibounheuang, Chanthabouly District, inside the Prime Minister complex office, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R. Agency: Department of Rural Development Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 21600.0 USD