Legal Cyber Security Expert

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Country: Pakistan

Name of Project: Digital Economy Enhancement Project 

Credit No: 7514-PK

Assignment Title: Legal Cyber Security Expert

Reference No.: PK-NADRA-446360-CS-INDV

The Government of Pakistan has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services, which shall be implemented by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

The consulting services ("the Services") include professional expertise of Legal Cyber Security Expert at a monthly lump sum remuneration. The consultant will provide required services maintaining the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards. The services of the individual consultant shall be initially hired for a period of one year, extendable depending upon the requirement of the project and performance of the consultant.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below or can be downloaded from https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/tor.

National Database and Registration Authority invites eligible candidates ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services as Legal Cyber Security Expert in Digital Economy Enhancement Project. Interested Candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the expected Services. The short listing criteria are:

1. Master of Laws, LLM, preferably in cybercrime or cyber security laws from a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized University. In case of foreign degree, equivalence shall also be required from HEC. Good proven experience of cyber security related projects.
2. At least 05 years of experience in the relevant field with a minimum experience of 03 years as a cyber security expert/advisor for international projects.
3. The candidate must be well versed with the PPP Legal Frameworks, World Bank Regulations, and GoP requirements.
4. Experience of framing and amending rules and regulations pertaining to international projects, preferably World Bank funded public sector projects.
5. Strong skills of legal research and interpretation of rules, laws, and statutes.

The selected candidates will be required to present their original documents at the time of the interview. Submission of any false information will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate at any stage of the hiring process.

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" September 2023, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0830 to 1630 hours PST.

Expressions of interest can be delivered in a written form along with current resume and copies of all the relevant documents to the address below (in person or by mail) by 20th October, 2024 before COB i.e. 16:30 PST. Please mention the position title on the envelope when applying.

Applicants can also apply online at NADRA Career Portal https://careers.nadra.gov.pk AND at National Job Portal www.njp.gov.pk.

Please attach documents such as covering letter and resume in PDF format.