Thursday, December 5, 2024

Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA) Announces Job Positions in Pakistan

The Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA), under the Government of Sindh, has announced a job opening for the position of MIS Specialist. This opportunity is part of the World Bank-supported initiative to strengthen the social protection system in Sindh. The position is being offered on a contractual basis under the Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh (SSPDS) project.

Background of the Project

The Government of Sindh has received financial support from the International Development Association (IDA) through a credit facility to enhance the province’s social protection mechanisms. The Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh project is a critical initiative aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and inclusiveness of social protection services in the province.

Position Details: MIS Specialist

Qualifications:

  • A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or similar fields from an HEC-recognized university.

Experience:

  • A minimum of six (6) years of experience in software design, development, and deployment for large-scale systems.
  • At least four (4) years in a Technical Lead position, specializing in software development using modern technologies.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in software development with substantial hands-on experience.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills.
  • The ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Application Process

The SSPDS Project Management and Implementation Unit invites eligible candidates to apply for this consulting position. Interested individuals must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) along with:

  • Updated CV detailing qualifications and relevant experience.
  • Copies of CNIC, educational degrees, and experience certificates.

Applications should be sent via registered courier service to the address mentioned below, no later than December 12, 2024.

Key Selection Guidelines

The selection process will follow the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method as outlined in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2023). Candidates should be mindful of the World Bank’s policies regarding conflict of interest, detailed in paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations.

How to Access Terms of Reference (TORs)

Detailed TORs for the position can be obtained from the SSPA website at www.sspa.gos.pk. Additional queries can be addressed at the following contact:

Project Director/CEO
Project Management and Implementation Unit
Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System Sindh (SSPDS)
Sindh Social Protection Authority, Government of Sindh
155-N, Main Khayaban-e-Muslim, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi, Pakistan
Phone: 92-021-99206602-5
Website: www.sspa.gos.pk

This recruitment aligns with the broader goal of enhancing social welfare systems in Sindh. Eligible professionals are encouraged to apply and contribute to this impactful project, which aims to improve the lives of the region’s most vulnerable communities.

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