Country:   Rwanda Description of the Assignment: Recruitment of an Individual National Consultant to conduct the Feasibility Study for the E-Parliament System and Parliament Website Revamping Period of assignment/services:  60 working days in 3 months  A.  Office/Unit/Project Description  The Parliament of Rwanda is the country’s supreme legislative authority, responsible for making laws, overseeing government activities, and representing the interests of the people. It operates under a bicameral system composed of two chambers: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. The Parliament plays a key role in shaping national policy, promoting good governance, and ensuring accountability and transparency within public institutions. Through its legislative and oversight functions, it contributes to Rwanda’s vision of sustainable development, democracy, and the rule of law. Building on its commitment to innovation and efficiency, the Parliament of Rwanda is embarking on a comprehensive digital transformation journey aimed at modernizing its legislative processes and improving service delivery. This initiative seeks to leverage digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance transparency, streamline parliamentary operations, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and foster greater citizen engagement. By adopting AI tools and digital systems, the Parliament aims to become a model of smart governance—responsive, efficient, and aligned with Rwanda’s national vision for a knowledge-based economy. In collaboration with the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), the Parliament developed the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) three years ago to guide the design and implementation of an e- Parliament system. The initiative aimed to leverage digital technologies to enhance legislative efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement.   Given the rapid evolution of digital technologies and the increasing demand for smarter governance solutions, it has become necessary to update the ToR and augment them with system design for the future e-Parliament Platform. The proposed Feasibility Study and Design will identify institutional, technological, and process gaps; evaluate readiness for implementation; and propose an updated system architecture and implementation roadmap. The outputs will form the foundation for a modern, secure, and scalable e-Parliament system aligned with current and future technological standards. In addition to conducting the Feasibility Study and Design, the consultant will also revamp the existing website of the Parliament. Rationale The proposed Feasibility Study seeks to assess institutional readiness, identify technological and capacity gaps, and design an updated, future-proof e-Parliament system architecture aligned with Rwanda’s national digital transformation agenda and UNDP’s Digital Strategy (2022–2025). This initiative aligns with Rwanda’s Vision 2050, the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), by strengthening the capacity of Parliament to deliver inclusive, transparent, and accountable governance through digital innovation. A comprehensive feasibility study will ensure that the e-Parliament system:•          Strengthens institutional governance and accountability.•          Enhances access to legislative information and public participation.•          Improves operational efficiency and inter-institutional coordination; and•          Ensures long-term sustainability through appropriate technology choices and capacity building.The feasibility study and design phase is therefore critical to inform a sound investment decision, ensuring that subsequent implementation is evidence-based and cost-effective. The current engagement is combined with an urgent revamping of the Parliament website to ensure that the foundational digital presence and information are provided while waiting for the full eParliament system to be in place. B.  Objective of the Assignment B.1.  Main objectiveThe main objective of the assignment is to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study to inform the development of a new, future-ready e-Parliament system. B.2.  Specific objectives Contacts Links UNSPSC codes Email address: [email protected] Surname: Procurement Unit Link Description https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=TUW16eK6qcr64cJBxATKMoYCOHny7FmchTkUHIA1Tf3NyDgWiZn5%2BlRu6w%3D%3D Supplier Registration https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=40823 UNDP Procurement Notices Ad https://procurement-notices.undp.org/sharepoint/login.cfm Please click on this link before accessing the Negotiation Document(s) link https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-RWA-00309 Negotiation Document(s) https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation_dlink.cfm?nego_id=40823 Direct link to Quantum Negotiation Collapse all Expand all J  -  Services 80000000  -  Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services 80110000  -  Human resources services 80111700  -  Personnel recruitment 80111701  -  Staff recruiting services 80111702  -  Reference or background check services 80111703  -  Resume or curriculum vitae screening services 80111704  -  Permanent marketing staff needs 80111705  -  Permanent machinist personnel 80111706  -  Permanent clerical or administrative assistance 80111707  -  Permanent technical staffing needs 80111708  -  Permanent financial staffing needs 80111709  -  Permanent medical staff needs 80111710  -  Permanent legal staffing needs 80111711  -  Permanent information technology software developers 80111712  -  Permanent information technology networking specialists 80111713  -  Permanent information technology systems or database administrators 80111714  -  Permanent drivers 80111715  -  Permanent professional staff 80111716  -  Permanent information technology staffing needs 80111717  -  Employee physical screening service 80111718  -  Employee skill testing and assessment service 80111719  -  Employee psychometric testing service 93000000  -  Politics and Civic Affairs Services 93160000  -  Taxation 93161600  -  Taxes other than income tax 93161603  -  Value added tax VAT $(document).ready(function () { UNGM.UNSPSC.init(); });