Eligibilidade dos Licitantes
Experience of the Firm
The Platform Provider must have designed and must currently operate the data aggregation platform that is being proposed for use/modification under the EASP public facilities component. The Provider shall meet or exceed the following:
• Continuously operating the Platform for at least 3 years
• Maintaining a platform aggregating data for at least 30 off-grid solar PV systems, of which at least ten must be located in remote or hard-to-reach locations
• Experience working with national governments in developing countries, private companies, and international development organizations
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa for at least 3 years
• Experience providing customer service and training
• English is the primary operational language
Key Personnel and Qualifications
The Platform Provider shall propose a team with the technical expertise, sector knowledge, and management capacity to design, develop, deploy, and operate a secure, scalable web-based data aggregation platform for tracking and assessing the performance of hundreds of off-grid solar PV systems. General qualifications for all key personnel include:
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work effectively in multi-country, multicultural contexts
• Experience in projects involving renewable energy systems or IoT devices
Project Manager / Team Lead
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent; with a masters in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in managing complex IT development projects, preferably in the energy access or renewable energy sector
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships
• Demonstrated track record in delivering projects on time and within budget
Lead Software Developer / Architect
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in full-stack web application development and architecture
• Proven experience in designing scalable, high-availability systems
• Proficiency in relevant programming frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms
• Knowledge of API development and data integration from distributed devices
Data Systems Specialist
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with data collection, storage, and analytics systems
• Experience with time-series data management and performance monitoring dashboards
• Knowledge of database optimization, data visualization tools, and ETL processes
Cybersecurity Specialist
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security for web applications
• Expertise in securing cloud-based platforms, encryption protocols, and user access controls
• Familiarity with applicable data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR)
Quality Assurance / Testing Engineer
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
• Experience in designing and executing test plans for web-based systems
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, load testing, and usability testing
Operations & Maintenance Support Lead
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
• Experience in providing ongoing technical support and platform maintenance
• Proficiency in incident tracking, bug fixing, and user support processes
Client Services Representative
• At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
• Experience in client service, account management, or technical support roles — ideally in a SaaS, IT services, or renewable energy context
• Familiarity with web-based platforms, cloud-based services, dashboards, and data reporting tools
Ability to interpret basic data analytics outputs and explain them to non-technical users