RFP - Development of ICT Disaster Recovery Plan for the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Job Description

About the Proposal

The increasing dependence on information and communication technology (ICT) in Samoa for daily government operations means that any interruption – whether due to natural disasters, cyber incidents, hardware failures, or other unforeseen events can significantly impact business continuity.

To mitigate this, the Governance for Economic Growth Program (Tautai) with the support of the Ministry of Prime Minister and Cabinet (MPMC) is seeking technical assistance to support the Ministry’s ICT Division in designing and developing a comprehensive ICT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) that can ensure quick recovery of ICT services and operations during such events. The plan should align with International best practices and be contextualised to complement national policies and strategies including ICT, cyber resilience and risk management.

Responsibilities

DT Global is seeking a qualified consultant (individual or consultancy firm) to support the MPMC to develop an ICT Disaster Recovery Plan for the Ministry by assessing ICT risks and vulnerabilities:

• Identify critical ICT services, systems, and infrastructure
• Establish recovery strategies, procedures, and responsibilities
• Design and document a complete ICT DRP that integrates with the Ministry’s Emergency Response plan and incorporates international best practices
• Conduct capacity building for the Ministry ICT Division, and awareness sessions for Ministry staff
• Generate lessons and practices that can be shared across government to strengthen whole-of-government ICT resilience

Click on the link https://tinyurl.com/3yajesva  or copy-paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position.

Description

How to Apply

Your response to this RFQ should consist of two separate electronic files:

1. The Technical proposal must include a statement addressing the selection criteria (see below), an outline of the proposed methodology for delivery of the services and should also:

• highlight any changes or limitations proposed to the scope of services or deliverables (see table below)
• provide an indicative timeline
• specify key personnel and provide their CVs with a minimum of two referees or (if a business), testimonials relevant to the job and their contact details, and
• any additional information, e.g. examples of relevant work may be included.

2. The Financial proposal shall include a total price for delivery of the services inclusive of all fees and charges including insurance, but exclusive of VAGST. The proposal should nominate payment milestones based on acceptance of deliverables outlined below.

The contract proposed is an outputs-based arrangement with specified deliverables to assess progress and performance.

Request for Proposal (RFP) and Submission Details:

1) Interested parties can access the RFP document via the link here.

2) Requests for clarifications regarding the RFP document may be submitted to recruitment@tautaipartnership.org no later than : 12:00pm (GMT +13) Apia, Samoa on Friday 14 November 2025

3) The deadline for proposal submission is 11.59pm (GMT +13) Apia, Samoa on Sunday 16 November 2025

Late submissions will not be accepted.

About the Organization

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com