Systems Analyst to Conduct an Assessment of JNISS to Implement the Unemployment Insurance

Government of Jamaica Ministry of Labour & Social Security SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (SPIRO)

Loan No.: 9652-JM

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Name of Activity: Systems Analyst to Conduct an Assessment of Jamaica National Insurance Software System (JNISS) to Implement the Unemployment Insurance.

Reference No.: JM-MLSS-387381-CS-INDV

The Government of Jamaica/Ministry of Labour & Social Security has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for an assessment of JNISS to implement the Unemployment Insurance. Objective of the Consultancy: The primary objective of this consultancy is to conduct a system needs assessment and gap analysis of the existing JNISS, and to develop a systems requirements document to guide the adaptation and upgrading of the system, as needed, for UI implementation, including its ability to capture, process, and report UI-related data. Duration of the Consultancy: The Consultant is expected to work for an estimated 90 business days over eight (8) months. If not located in Jamaica, the Consultant will be expected to travel to Jamaica to meet with stakeholders, gather information. Selection Method: Individual Consultant Selection Method as set out in the Procurement Regulations. The evaluation will be based on academic, technical expertise and experience as detailed in the Terms of Reference. Availability of the Documents: The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consultancy will be available for download by Friday, on the following Government website: www.gojep.gov.jm

Submission Date & Time: CVs must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before September 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

To participate in the opportunity, the service provider must first be registered on the Government’s Electronic Procurement System at www.gojep.gov.jm . For assistance with registration on the GOJEP portal, please contact the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Help Desk at (876) 932-5220 or via email at [contact details removed] . For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: [contact details removed] .

Contact Information:

Calesha Stewart Walker Procurement Specialist SPIRO Project 14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica

Tel: [contact details removed] or 876-474-3350

E-mail: [contact details removed]

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services for assessing the JNISS and developing a systems requirements document to guide the adaptation and upgrading of the system, as needed, for UI implementation, including its ability to capture, process, and report UI-related data. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. 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.