04/08/2025

Request for Expression of Interest Individual Consultant | Senior System Administrator- Part Time

Name of Project: Strengthening Reform Management in Jordan

Grant No.: P171965

Assignment Title: Senior System Administrator- Part Time

Reference No.: C3- CS-41

Deadline: 14 August 2025 at 11:59 PM (Jordan time) HR@reformjo.org 

The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) of Jordan has received financing from the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) toward the cost of the Strengthening Reform Management in Jordan and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to MoPIC.

The consulting services (“the Services”): as stated in TOR. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be viewed by an Interested consultant from the link mentioned above.

MoPIC now invites eligible 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 as required in the TOR. The interested consultants should not be currently government officials.

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” Dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.   

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Expressions of Interest and CVs must be submitted to the following E-mail before 14 August 2025 at 11:59 PM: HR@reformjo.org  

Responsibilities

• Provide High-Level support and guidance needed though-out the implementation duration of the NRIP electronic platform.
• Provide reports on the overall implementation of the system contract.
• Define application problems by conferring with clients and evaluating procedures as well as processes and develop solutions by studying information needs and preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.
• Study systems flow, data usage, work processes, investigate problem areas, and follow of the software development lifecycle.
• Prepare and demonstrate solutions and necessary documentation (flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code).
• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward business and other PIM unit objectives.
• Respond to the developers’ inquiries, especially related to the technical part.
  Assist in the design of system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Provide advise with regards to contract administration and implementation, management of stakeholders, and administration of NRIP Desk Service Support and Ticketing System.
• Assist in implementing computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems, designing and testing standards and solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Leads and IT Team to resolve issues and ensure solutions are viable and consistent.
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals and collaborate with team to brainstorm solutions to issues arising.
• Create ETLs and perform data migration activities and carry-out other technical related duties that may be required.
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively, timely and provide after-hours support for infrastructure related emergencies, as well as occasional weekend maintenance.
• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation, and negotiations.
• Recommends the redesign and configuration of operating systems and system applications as needed.
• Involved in a wide range of security issues including use of Cyber Security tools, whitelisting and blacklisting activities.
• Build credibility, establish rapport and maintain communications with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.
• Align program scope with strategic objectives and make recommendations to modify programs with the aim of enhancing effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data and Information Management, Advanced Statistical Analysis, Information Technology, Software Engineering or any relevant field from a recognized university.
• At least 10 years’ experience as System Administrator or other similar job related to data management, database development and archiving, including use of web-enabled platforms and common statistical analysis tools.
• An experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or Monitoring and Evaluation systems designs.
• Good experience in database design, data quality and integrity, and database performance issues.
• Strong experience in Microsoft SQL server.
• Certifications in VMWare, Microsoft Windows Server, MCSA, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, etc. are preferred.
• Good knowledge of at least one scripting language.
• Manage server virtualization technologies like Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server.
  Advanced troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with various operating systems with the ability to plan, organize, configure and document complex system design activities.
• Effective project management techniques, principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Strong communication and documentation skills and ability to communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing.
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and team skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Prior experience with management of data is highly desirable.
  Proven track record in working on a similar government or donors platform is preferred.
• Appropriate client relationship management skills are essential.
• Competent and dedicated person that can be reached for feedback.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Arab