Hiring of Data Centre Cloud Architect

Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP)

Published: Jul 21, 2026

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: MW-PPPC-555858-CS-INDV

This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 7, 2026.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the infrastructure sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Project: Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

COUNTRY : MALAWI

NAME OF PROJECT : DIGITAL MALAWI ACCELERATION PROJECT

GRANT NO. : IDA-E338-MW

ASSIGNMENT TITLE : HIRING OF DATA CENTRE CLOUD

ARCHITECT

REFERENCE NO. : MW-PPPC-555858-CS-INDV

The Government of Malawi has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of digital development in Malawi “Digital Malawi Acceleration Project” and intends to apply part of the proceeds for hiring of Data Centre Cloud Architect.

The overall aim of the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project is to increase access to, and inclusive use of, the internet and improve the Government's capacity to deliver digitally enabled services.

The project has four components, namely, Affordable broadband and secure data hosting, Interoperable and secure data platforms, High impact digital services and productive digital usage and Project management. Under Component 2, the Project is expected to cover the Next Generation Digital ID and identity verification services, including electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). To strengthen the capacity for the Department of e-Government, the project wishes to recruit a Data Centre Cloud Architect as part of the project support personnel. This position will be tenable at the National Data Centre in Lilongwe.

The Data Centre Cloud Architect, with the support of the Data Centre Manager, will carry out assigned duties and tasks with complete compliance with the best practice. The Data Centre Cloud Architect shall be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing cloud solutions within our data centre environment.

The Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The consultant shall be an individual with relevant qualifications and experience. The shortlisting criteria shall be:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is not required but an added advantage with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 2 years in a data centre environment.
Should Demonstrate having relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified. Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect will be an added advantage.
Should Demonstrate having experience in hybrid cloud environments, cloud security practices and tools, including identity and access management, encryption, and firewalls
Demonstrate having a strong understanding of Data Centre technologies, including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization
Should be proficient in infrastructure-as-a service.
Should be familiar with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

A successful candidate will work with the Department of E-Government for a period of two (2) years renewable annually with the possibility of extending the contract subject to satisfactory performance. The performance will be measured based on timely submission and quality of all deliverables, advancement of the respective activities, and the feedback from management and technical team members at the e-Government Department focused on technical competency, professionalism, responsiveness, and teamwork.

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 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual (INDV) selection method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, that is, 08:00 to 4:30 hours. Detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) are available on the PPPC website www.pppc.mw/procuremnt. The TORs can also be sent to interested consultants by e-mail upon request from the e-mail address indicated below.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 4:00pm local time on Wednesday 7th August 2026.

Attn: The Chairperson

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee

Public Private Partnership Commission

2nd Floor, Livingstone Towers

Glyn Jones Road

P.O. Box 937

Blantyre

Tel : +265 1 823 655 ; Fax : +265 1 821 248; E-mail: info@pppc.mw

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00458024. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP)

Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Malawi. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00458024 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 10 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) in Malawi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.