STATE OF PALESTINE
Ministry of Telecommunications & Digital Economy
الرمز البريدي : P6140389
دولة فلسطين وزارة الاتصالات والاقتصاد الرقمي
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
( CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION )
West Bank , Palestine
Digital West Bank & Gaza Project -DWBG ( P174355 )
Grant No .: TFOB5236
Assignment Titles :
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Digital Transformation Specialist : Ref # GZ - MTIT - 537489 - CS - INDV
Data Governance & Cybersecurity Specialist : Ref # GZ - MTIT - 537491 - CS - INDV
⚫ Digital Services & Automation Specialist : Ref # GZ - MTIT - 537488 - CS - INDV
The Palestinian Liberation Organization has received a grant from the International Development Association ( IDA ) for USD 20 million for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority ( PA ) to finance the Digital West Bank & Gaza Project ( the Project ) . The Project will seek to produce concrete and tangible results for the Palestinians by enhancing access to high - speed broadband services and increasing access to selected e - services for citizens and businesses . The Project will focus on key points to unleash digital transformation in the Palestinian territories , addressing some of the bilateral challenges that prevent digital transformation from achieving its full potential . It will strengthen the Palestinian territories ' digital resilience and the PA's ability to respond to shocks such as COVID - 19 .
The project takes a multi - disciplinary approach to support the digital transformation and resilience of the West Bank and Gaza . The project is being implemented and overseen by the Ministry of Telecom and IT ( MTIT ) ; currently , the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy ( MTDE ) until the project's completion .
The project has the following four components :
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Enabling legal and regulatory environment for Digital Economy , strengthening development of key institutions of digital economy including the TRA and trust services supervisory body , Development of Legal and Regulatory Frameworks and Cybersecurity and Data Protection , support knowledge transfer and capacity building for the newly created bodies .
Implementing Digital Infrastructure Solutions for Emergency Response , Recovery and Resilience which includes the development of an emergency response center .
Fostering User Centered E - Service Delivery , which includes the establishment of a whole government digital transformation strategy , data infrastructure , support for a digital public platform and prioritization , simplification and digitization of services , the launch of e - services , and implementation of an e - Government Procurement ( e- GP ) System .
Project Management , which will support the establishment of a Project Management Unit ( PMU ) in MTDE . Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy ( MTDE ) is the implementing agency for this Project . A Project Management Unit ( PMU ) was established within MTDE and composed of consultants / staff in various fields to manage the overall implementation and coordination of the Project . MTDE intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contract for the recruitment of full - time basis of the following positions :
⚫ Digital Transformation Specialist
⚫ Data Governance & Cybersecurity Specialist
• Digital Services & Automation Specialist
The above - mentioned Consultants ( " the Consultants " ) shall be selected in accordance with the World Bank's procedures as specified in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing ( IPF ) Borrowers dated July 2016 , revised November 2017 , August 2018 , November 2020 , September 2023 , and Feb. 2025 .
The detailed Terms of Reference ( TOR ) and information about the assignments are available at : https://bit.ly/PMU_Vac
The Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy ( MTDE ) now invites eligible consulting individuals ( " Consultants " ) to indicate their interest in providing the Services . Applicants should clearly specify the title and reference number of the consultancy they are applying for and should provide a Cover letter and CV indicating information demonstrating that he / she has the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services through the link : https://bit.ly/PMU_Vac
Address :
Ministry of Telecom and Digital Economy
DWBGP Project Management Unit - 3rd Floor
West Bank , Ramallah .
Attn : Ahmad Khatib
DWBGP Procurement Specialist
Mobile : 0562660106 E - mail : akhatib@mtde.gov.ps
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours : 8:00 - 15:00 .
The Deadline for Application Submission is April 15 , 2026
Note : Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted .
Dr. Abdulrazak Natsheh
Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy
