Government of Pakistan

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication

DIGITAL NATION PAKISTAN

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Announcement Reference no: 1-1/2024-IT-006

Date: 22 June 2025

Project: Digital Economy Enhancement Project (P174402)

Position Name: System Integration Specialist

Position ID: PK-MOITT-496114-CS-INDV

Vacancy: 1

Type of Contract: Individual

Duration: 24 Months

BACKGROUND

Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) is a World Bank assisted project with the objective to enhance the Governments capacity for digitally enabled public services delivery for citizens and businesses.

MoITT is the sponsoring agency of the project with execution support of (i) Board of Investment (BoI), (ii) National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), (iii) National IT Board (NITB), and (iv) Ignite National Technology Fund.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) aims at building the capacity of the Government to provide digitally enabled public services to citizens and businesses. The project will support the development of digital public infrastructureincluding for responsible data exchange, digital authentication, and verifiable credentialsand digitalization of public services (including to make them available through a new national citizen portal), which will improve the accessibility and delivery of services, economic opportunities, and social protection.

In addition, DEEP will support a transition towards a digital inventory of administrative procedures and the development of an electronic single windowthe Pakistan Business Portal (PBP)integrated across all three layers of government for new and existing businesses to apply, renew, pay, and meet all their compliance needs It will also promote civic innovation and digital inclusion.

OBJECTIVES & SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The System Integrator will be responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of various software and hardware systems for the National Digital Portal. This role involves analyzing the requirements of different systems, defining integration strategies, and ensuring all components work together harmoniously.

The responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:

1. Develop integration strategies to link disparate systems and services.
2. Work with technical teams to ensure all systems and components integrate efficiently.
3. Design, develop, and implement APIs and middleware solutions for system interoperability.
4. Ensure the National Digital Portal integrates with third-party systems securely and effectively.
5. Perform system testing to ensure integration accuracy and performance.
6. Troubleshoot integration issues and provide solutions.
7. Manage the deployment and configuration of integration solutions.
8. Monitor integrated systems to ensure continuous operation.
9. Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to refine integration processes.
10. Provide training and support to stakeholders on integration tools and processes.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
2. At least 08 years of experience in system integration, particularly for large-scale projects and citizen services platforms/apps.
3. Experience with middleware, API management, and enterprise integration patterns.
4. Familiarity with cloud-based integration solutions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Logic Apps).
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE

1. Knowledge of integration tools and frameworks (e.g., MuleSoft, Apache Camel).
2. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
3. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
4. Strong communication and project management skills.
5. Familiarity with data integration standards and best practices.

SCHEDULE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultant will be appointed on a contract basis for a period of 24 Months.

REPORTING OBLIGATION

1. This position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
2. The consultant will report to the Program Director PMU on all aspects of project documentation throughout the duration of the contract.

SELECTION METHOD

Procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants in accordance with Banks Procurement Regulations for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services and applicable to Investment Project Financing (IPF) hereinafter referred to as Regulations dated September 2023.

Experience

8 Years