Developing a Digital Solution: "ProfessionConnect; Building...

Project Scope:

The Palestinian Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) is implementing the project "Youth Tech; for Transparency; From Ideas to Impact" as part of Transparency, Evidence, Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability Program (TEA³) in collaboration with UNDP/PAPP and supported by FCDO and Government of Sweden. As part of this initiative, the project aims to foster innovation in transparency, accountability, and public service delivery, and paving the way to recovery by creation of post-war solutions that support Gazan community. This ToR specifically outlines the development of a digital platform for creating comprehensive and easily accessible source of expertise and qualifications in various fields.

1. Objective:
2. Centralized Expertise Database: Developing an online platform and database that serves as a centralized source for professional expertise and qualifications.
3. User-Friendly Submission: Ensuring the platform is user-friendly, enabling individuals to easily submit their CVs and relevant information, thus facilitating talent cultivation.
4. Field-Specific Categorization: Categorizing CVs into various professional fields such as IT, health, economics, social and community impact, psychology, etc., to promote innovation within these sectors.
5. Comprehensive Professional Profiles: Including detailed professional qualifications, areas of expertise, current location, and contact information in CV submissions to enhance accessibility to qualified professionals.
6. Data Analysis and Visualization Tools: Equipping the platform with analytical tools to process and visualize data, thereby supporting the development of sustainable business models and aiding in strategic decision-making.

• Qualifications of the Service Provider:
• Demonstrated expertise in web application development.
• Proficiency in utilizing cloud computing services and infrastructure, preferably AWS.
• Demonstrated expertise in scalable application development, ensuring the platform can handle varying user loads.
• Experience in designing and managing databases, both relational and non-relational.
• Familiarity with data processing, transformation, and storage.
• Understanding of data security and privacy regulations.
• Capability to design and implement user authentication and authorization systems.
• Experience in integrating Business Intelligence tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Proficiency in tools like QuickSight or similar platforms

1. Application Submission Guidelines:

The selection of the best proposal will be done by using combined scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted a maximum of 70% (Technical), and combined with the price of 30% (Financial).  And so; the service provider should consider the following when submitting the technical and the financial proposals:

• Detailed technical proposal aligning with what is being stated in ToR with specific focus addressing the scope of work.
• Composition and CV of the team responsible for the assignment.
• Previous relevant experience in the requested field, including samples of related or same or similar activities and work previously achieved.
• Proposed methodology and detailed workplan and estimated timeline, for the completion of each step of the solution as well as a break-down of the costs.
• Detailed financial proposal based on expected daily rates, travel expenses, field work expenses and others, with the breakdown of the price per unit and the number of units, amount in Dollar with all costs excluding VAT.
• Only who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered.

Interested applicants must send the technical and financial proposal (in English) in sealed envelopes; each price offer separately (The technical offer in a separate envelope from the financial offer) within one sealed envelope to PICTI’s office in Ramallah, Al-Irsal. Ougarit Building, 4th Floor, and no later than Sunday, the 25th of February 2024 at 10:00 AM local time in Palestine and include the subject “ProfessionConnect: Building an Online Platform for Expertise and Skills” on the cover of the provided offers.

• Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• If you have any further inquiries, please contact Mr. Mousa Omar on the phone number: 0599294321, and email address: [email protected].

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