The Government, recognizing the need to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as a crosscutting enabler of sustainable growth, competitiveness and improved governance, has requested the World Bank’s assistance to enable the e-Transformation of Moldova. The Governance e-Transformation (GeT) project is designed to increase efficiency and quality of a selected range of public services to citizens and businesses and improve management of ICT in the public sector. 

Taking into consideration the importance of the e-services and information systems quality in the context of e‑Transformation project and as a measure to enhance quality and assurance on adequacy of requirements implemented in new and existing IT systems, an independent Consultant in Quality Assurance is sought to assist the eGC in accepting implemented IT solutions and to carry out technical security audit of application software systems developed/procured under Governance e-Transformation Project

The State Chancellery now invites individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.) and meet the minimumqualification requirements.

The primary objectives of this assignment are to ensure that:

1. The fit for purpose quality assurance practices and standards are defined and followed across the entire software development lifecycle of e-services and information systems developed under e-GC, from a strategic and operational points of view.
2. Quality Assurance process is performed in a smooth and controlled manner as to ensure efficient transition to operations of selected software application.

Minimum qualification requirements:

·         Higher degree in Computer sciences;

·         Advanced knowledge of Software Quality Assurance techniques and standards;

·         Minimum 3 years of experience managing software quality management for large scale business applications;

·         Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;

·         Exceptional communication and organizational skills;

·         Experience in working with governmental organizations would be considered an asset;

·         Relevant certifications (such as ISTQB) would be considered an asset;

·         Ability to effectively communicate and write in Romanian and English. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

The assignment is expected to commence in April 2015 with estimated level of effort of 200 days. The contract (lump-sum) will be signed for a period of 1.5 years.

Interested qualified candidates should submit their expressions of interest/CVs with the mark “Application QA Consultant” by March 13, 2015 to the address below:

 E-Government Center of the Republic of Moldova 

MD-2033, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova,

Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, 1, office 661,

Phone/fax:  (+373 22) 250-544

e-mail: oxana.casu@egov.md, elena.adam@egov.md