Procurement Summary
Country : Iraq
Summary : Scaling Ito in Iraq
Deadline : 09 Sep 2024
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 106117225
Document Ref. No. : 0002010855
Competition : ICB
Financier : World Bank (WB)
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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IFC isseeking a consulting firm with IT sector expertise to conduct an assessment aiming at increasing the ITOdemand and identifying opportunities for growth in the ITO sector in Iraq, aswell as increase the talent supply that can meet such demand. Affiliationsbetween local and global consulting firms are welcomed. Theassessment will cover the following: 1. Outsourcing Sector: Size andComponentsDefine the sector-s growth trajectory, include sub-sectors (BPO, ITO, SSCs, KPO) as measured by headcounts, revenue, and export volumes. Compare IT services versus other industrial sectors as a contributor to Iraq-s economyDelineate hubs of IT activity, including both Iraq and the Kurdistan region, with additional details on industry presence in major cities. 2. Talent Pool CharacteristicsOverview of annual graduates from all relevant universities and university degree programsEstimate the number of software developers with breakdowns for key programming languages Provide estimates of English-ready work population using international standards (B2, C1, etc.)Assess talent pool size for self-taught/certificate-trained programmers and related IT specialists (UX/UI, DevOps, etc.)Calculate level of IT-related services completed on-site versus remotelyDemographic details: Provide a breakdown of key jobs by 10-year age spans; also assess female participation in BPO, ITO.3. Growth CapacityGauge digital literacy in Iraqi society and tech usage among businessesCalculate IT sector exports versus other Middle Eastern, North African and Central Asian markets, based on a commonly used scale (e.g., IT exports per capita)Estimate salaries within the IT sector for core roles, including major software developer categories, related jobs and managerial roles Index salaries to cost of living Offer estimate of commercial real estate availability and costs per/m2 (Class A, Class B) in major cities Calculate average internet costs across the country, including fixed vs. mobile costs, as well as MENA...
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