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Ad title:
Business Analyst - Smart Contract
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National Agency of Public Registry
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Published: 13 August
/ Deadline: 27 August
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National Agency of Public Registry is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Business Analyst (Smart Contract).
Country: Georgia
Project Name: Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation and Land Project (GRAIL)
Project No: P175629
Loan No. 9504-GE
Reference No. GRAIL/CS/IC/27-01
Government of Georgia and the World Bank jointly developed a new investment project in Georgia`s rural sector - Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation, and Land (GRAIL) Project. The total cost of the Project is 138, 600 mil EURO which is equally split (50/50) between IBRD and the State budget of the Government of Georgia.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to: (a) improve irrigation, and drainage services, and agricultural production in project areas, and (b) strengthen national irrigation and land management institutional capacity for climate resilient planning.
The primary beneficiaries of the Project comprise farmers and agricultural enterprises across the project targeted regions. Overall, the rural population will benefit from enhanced services provided by land management, irrigation services, and agricultural support. In the public sector, the Project will support institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA), including Georgian Amelioration (GA), the National Environment Agency (NEA), Rural Development Agency (RDA), and National Agency for Sustainable Land Management and Land Use Monitoring (LMA).
The Project will enhance land administration service delivery and support building digital infrastructure by enhancing National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR)`s information technology systems, development of e-services and further support NAPR`s effort in operationalizing of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
Project has a strong focus on climate resilience and rural livelihoods through a holistic and integrated approach. It will include the following components:
Component 1: Resilient Irrigated Agriculture, divided into three sub-components: 1) Subcomponent 1.1: Irrigation & Drainage Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Modernization; 2) Subcomponent 1.2: Irrigated agriculture and value chain development; and 3) Subcomponent 1.3: Improved Performance of Irrigation Service Delivery.
Component 2: Improved Land Management Capacity, comprising of two sub-components: 1) Subcomponent 2.1: Strengthening of agricultural land management and monitoring; and 2) Subcomponent 2.2: Enhancement of the land administration service delivery and building digital governance infrastructure.
Component 3: Project Management, which will finance two Project Implementation Units that will be responsible for project management: One Project Implementing Unit (PIU) is established within MEPA, which is responsible for management of Component 1 and Subcomponent 2.1. The second PIU is established within the NAPR, the Project Implementing Entity and will be responsible for implementation of Subcomponents 2.2 and 3.2.
Sub-component 2.2 - Enhancing land administration service delivery and building digital governance infrastructure by:
enhancing NAPR`s information technology systems, particularly the IPRS by focusing on upgrading of the core cadastre and registration systems, development of selected e-services through innovative technologies to further improve NAPR customers` experience; and
Designing, developing, and deploying of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure by NAPR in collaboration with other institutional stakeholders including by focusing on capacity building, training, knowledge sharing and incorporating best international practices.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities:
** Identifies requirements for integrating new services within NAPR and from partner organizations with existing systems and sub-systems by conducting interviews and exchanging information with various stakeholders.
** Analyzes discrepancies and gaps observed during the optimization of business processes to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
** Develops and recommends solutions to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of project-related activities.
** Facilitates negotiations with relevant stakeholders, including the project team, NAPR, and other parties involved.
** Ensures the creation and maintenance of business analysis documentation for services identified by the project.
** Shares technical documentation for new electronic services with third parties as directed by project management.
** Provides presentations to promote awareness and understanding of project services.
** Analyzes incidents related to IT system functions, offers recommendations, and identifies steps to initiate necessary changes.
** Engages in regular communication with system users and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to gather feedback, study their needs, and ensure continuous alignment with project goals.
** Offers guidance and support to end users, administrators, and support staff.
** Submits detailed reports on performed activities to the project manager.
** Addresses stakeholder concerns and supports change management initiatives to facilitate a smooth transition to new systems and processes.
** Performs additional tasks and duties as requested by project management.
Reporting obligations: The consultant will be reporting to the Business Analyst Chapter Lead and Project Manager.
Qualification Requirements:
** At least Bachelor`s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Geodesy, Geoinformatics, or Business Administration.
** At least 2 years of proven work experience in business analysis.
** Strong proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools (e.g., BPMN, UML, MS Visio).
** Knowledge and experience with database management systems (Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
** Knowledge of systems integration principles and technologies.
** Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Prince2).
** Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide solutions to complex problems.
** Ability to analyze data and user requirements to formulate actionable project plans and designs.
** Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
** Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
** Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
** Quick learner with the ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and changing business requirements.
** Commitment to continuous professional development in business analysis, GIS technologies, and related fields
Duration
Duration of the assignment is 12 months
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14 "Conflict of Interest" of the World Bank`s Guidelines: World Bank`s "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrower, July 2016, revised November 2017, revised August 2018 and revised November 2020", setting forth the World Bank`s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: The consultant shall not receive any remuneration in connection with the assignment except as provided in the contract. The consultant and its affiliates shall not engage in consulting or other activities that conflict with the interest of the client under the contract. The contract shall include provisions limiting future engagement of the consultant for other services resulting from or directly related to the firm`s consulting services in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 3.16, 3.17 and 3.18 of the Guidelines.
An individual consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in World Bank`s Guidelines: World Bank`s "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrower, July 2016, revised November 2017, revised August 2018, revised November 2020 and revised September 2023", "Selection of Individual Consultants".
Interested consultants may obtain further information by email: grail@napr.gov.ge
CVs of candidates in English language must be submitted electronically to the address below grail@napr.gov.ge not later than August 27, 2025.
Please include the title of the announced position in subject line of the email.
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