REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Country
Pakistan
Name of Project
Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP) (Component-II Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services) / Modernization of Hydromet Services of PMD in Pakistan (MHSP)
Loan No. / Credit No. / Grant No.
IDA-73330
Assignment Title
Selection of Software Engineer
Reference No.
PK-PMD-562886-CS-INDV
1. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services under the Component-II of Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the subject consulting services.
Title/ Position
Qualifications
Experience
Software Engineer
The Consultant shall possess at least a Bachelor's degree (preferably Master's) in one of the following disciplines:
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Computational Science
At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in software engineering, systems integration and digital solution development.
Demonstrated experience in software architecture/enterprise application development and integration.
Experience in Linux operating systems, databases and server administration.
Experience in cloud computing, virtualization and containerized environments.
Experience in API development, middleware and enterprise interoperability.
Experience in software implementation, systems integration, quality assurance, technical testing or user-acceptance support for complex information systems.
Familiarity with data governance, information security, backup, disaster recovery and business-continuity arrangements.
Experience with scientific, meteorological, hydrological, environmental or other mission-critical operational information systems will be highly desirable.
Strong technical documentation, coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.
2. The Project Implementation Unit - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PIU-PMD) invites eligible Individuals ("Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the Services as per ToRs. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services by providing and submitting the following:
a. A letter of Expression of Interest (EOI), providing information regarding the Consultant’s qualifications, relevant skills, professional experience, and demonstrated capacity to successfully undertake and deliver the assignment in accordance with the requirements of the ToRs.
b. A detailed, dated and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting qualifications and experience in carrying out similar assignments, as well as references for possible checks.
3. 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" November 2020 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
4. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method as set out in the World Bank’s "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" November 2020.
5. The Consultant will be employed on Contract, working on full-time basis in PIU PMD, Saidpur, Islamabad.
6. Detailed/ respective Terms of Reference are available at https://weather.gov.pk/home/circulars
7. The Expression of Interest (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered in a written hard form to the address below by 28th of September, 2026 till 1600 hours Pakistan Standard Time. In case any personal interaction is required, it would be undertaken virtually or in person as the requirements may be. Applicants are therefore advised to ensure that updated and complete contact information has been provided in their EOI and CV.
8. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services
Email: [email protected]
PO Box No. 528, Post Mall
F-7/M, Islamabad, Pakistan