Objectives of the Assignment

The selected ICT consulting firm will assess existing systems, design an ICT Master Plan, recommend infrastructure upgrades, and support integration and cybersecurity enhancements across SDF’s digital platforms.

Scope of Work

The consulting firm will:

• Evaluate Existing Systems: Review the Partnership Platform, PMS, SMP, E-Learning Platform, and Real-Time Dashboard for interoperability, security, and scalability.
• Conduct Gap Analysis: Identify limitations in hardware, software, and workflows.
• Assess Cybersecurity Risks: Propose mitigation strategies for data protection.
• Develop ICT Roadmap: Prioritize solutions (e.g., cloud hosting, API integrations with CamDX/e-KYB) with budgeted implementation phases.
• Recommend HR Capacity Building: Align technical skills with future needs.

Key Deliverables:

• Draft Assessment Report (ICT infrastructure, gap analysis, security risks).
• ICT Master Plan (architecture design, phased implementation).
• Final Report incorporating stakeholder feedback.

Duration

The consultancy will span 50 weeks, structured as follows:

• Initial Phase (26 weeks):
• Contract Signing: At project commencement (10% payment).
• Draft Assessment Report & ICT Master Plan: Submitted within 24 weeks (40% payment).
• Finalization Phase (2 weeks):
• Final Report: Incorporates feedback and delivered by Week 26 (30% payment).
• Advisory Support (24 weeks):
• Implementation Guidance: Post-report advisory for system upgrades (20% payment).