CONSULTING SERVICES

Consulting Services to Develop and Deploy a Core National Online Job Portal

Institution: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Country: Suriname

Project: Labor Market Alignment with New Industries

Sector: Social Investment

Abstract: Consultancy to develop and deploy a Core online job portal that connects employers and job seekers in a simple, fast, and functional manner.

Loan No.: SU-L1061

Contract/Bid No.: P00114

Deadline: 17^th June 2026 

The Government of Suriname has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Labor Market Alignment with New Industries – SU-L1061 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include: the development and deployment of a Core online job portal that connects employers and job seekers in a simple, fast, and functional manner. This CORE is a deliberately lean first step. It prioritizes core employment intermediation over complex analytics. It is designed to be operational quickly, with a small team, low technical overhead, and measurable immediate impact. It does not replace the long-term Labor intermediation system/Labor Market Information System (LIS/LMIS) vision; it is the starting point.

The general objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and deploy a simple, functional, and publicly accessible online job portal for Suriname that enables employers to publish vacancies and job seekers to search and apply for jobs, managed and overseen by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor.

Specific Objectives

• Enable employers to register and be approved by the Ministry before posting vacancies.
• Allow job seekers to register or browse vacancies without registration, and apply online.
• Ensure that employer-applicant contact is facilitated via email notification upon application.
• Ensure that the application of job seekers, access from employers to the application and result of the intermediation is adequately logged to track the mediation steps.
• Provide the Ministry staff with a back-office interface to manage users, vacancies, and generate basic reports.
• Deliver a working system within a short timeframe with minimal infrastructure requirements.

The Consultant shall design, develop, test, deploy, and hand over a web-based CORE job portal with the following modules:

1. Employer Module
2. Job Seeker Module
3. Filtering function for job seekers and employers
4. MoHWL Back-Office Module
5. General Platform Requirements
6. Employer Workforce Reporting Module – for MoHWL internal use only

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor now invites eligible consulting firms (“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. Firms should demonstrate:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the development and deployment of similar system
• Experience developing, executing, and managing the following key components of the system
  • Technology Stacking
  • Hosting and Infrastructure
  • Safety and Security
  • Handover Requirements
  • Data Integrity: Identity Validation and Deduplication
• Completed at least 2 similar assignments.
• Demonstrate firm’s eligibility: To establish eligibility, provide company registration documents showing country of legal incorporation or constitution
• The consulting firm should propose, at minimum, the following key experts:
  • Project Manager / Tech Lead: Overall delivery, client liaison, technical architecture decisions; Part-time (50%)
  • Full-Stack Developer (×1 or ×2): Frontend and backend development, database, integrations; Full-time
  • UX/UI Designer: Wireframes, user interface, mobile responsiveness. May be same person as developer for CORE; Part-time (50%)
  • QA / Tester: Functional testing, UAT support, bug tracking. May be performed by developer; Part-time (30%)

Estimated Contract duration: 7-8 months.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2350-15 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of Joint Venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on the Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) set out in the Consultant Policies.

Further clarifications and information including the Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained via email address: [email protected]  before June 12, 2026 at 15:00 PM Suriname Time.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) addressed to the Program Manager as provided below must be submitted in a written form via the email provided by 17^th of June 2026 at 15:00 PM Suriname Time.

Late submissions shall not be accepted.

Attn: Mr. Oyeleye Adeniyi, Program Manager

Program Execution Unit (PEU)

Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Labor

Lalla Rookhweg #25, Paramaribo, Suriname

E-mail: [email protected] 

CONSULTING SERVICES

Consulting Services for Registration Analysts – Outsourcing of Core Version

Institution: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Country: Suriname      

Project: Labor Market Alignment with New Industries

Sector: Social Investment

Abstract: Consultancy to engage a qualified outsourcing company to provide ten (10) trained Registration Analysts to operate the CORE VERSION registration functions of the PES LIS  

Loan No.: SU-L1061                             

Contract/Bid No.: P00137                        

Deadline: 17^th June 2026 

The Government of Suriname has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Labor Market Alignment with New Industries – SU-L1061 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include: Suriname’s Public Employment Service (PES), under the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor, is in the process of implementing a Labor Information System (LIS) and Labor Market Information System (LMIS) as part of the IDB-financed program SU-L1061. As a first operational step, the PES is deploying a Core version to begin collecting structured data on job seekers, employers, and vacancies across key locations. The CORE VERSION relies on assisted registration using standardized digital forms, operated by qualified analysts deployed in PES offices and outreach points.

General Objective of this consultancy isto engage an outsourcing company to provide ten (10) Registration Analysts for a period of twelve (12) months. Eight (8) analysts will focus on job seeker registration — including the migration of existing legacy records from prior databases, Excel files, and paper registers — and two (2) analysts will handle employer and vacancy registration, including the upload of existing vacancy records from prior sources.

Specific Objective/ Scope of the service:

1. Analyst Profile A – Job Seeker Registration Analysts (8 positions):

Each of the eight (8) Job Seeker Registration Analysts shall be responsible for the following tasks, which cover both new direct registrations and the migration of existing legacy records:

• New employer and vacancy registration
  • Welcome and receive job seekers at PES registration points (offices, job fairs, employers’ locations, training centres, through a contact centre or similar).
  • Assist job seekers in completing the standardized registration form, covering the provided forms in the CORE VERSION or other mechanisms such as paper forms or files.
  • Verify identity documents and basic eligibility information.
  • Enter registration data into the CORE VERSION digital system with completeness, accuracy, and integrity.
  • Flag incomplete, inconsistent, or duplicate records for review.
  • Ensure that at least 90% of registered profiles are fully completed across all mandatory fields.
  • Attend to job seekers with courtesy and professionalism, and refer them to the appropriate PES service (counselling, matching, training referral).
  • Support outreach events and mobile registration campaigns as directed by the PES supervisor.
  • Submit daily and monthly registration reports to the PES supervisor.

• Migration of Existing Legacy Job Seeker Records

In addition to new direct registrations, Job Seeker Registration Analysts shall be responsible for migrating existing job seeker records held in legacy systems into the PES CORE VERSION database.

Legacy sources include, but are not limited to:

• Existing institutional databases.
• Excel or spreadsheet files maintained by PES offices, partner institutions, or outreach points.
• Paper-based registration forms and physical registers previously collected at PES offices or during field campaigns.

B. Analyst Profile B – Employer and Vacancy Registration Analysts (2 positions)

Each of the two (2) Employer and Vacancy Registration Analysts shall be responsible for the following tasks, which cover both new registrations and the upload of existing legacy employer and vacancy records.

• New employer and vacancy registration
  • Register employers in the PES system using the standardized employer registration form, including legal information, sector, size, contact data, and consent.
  • Register job vacancies submitted by employers, following the standardized vacancy template (job title, description, skills required, education level, employment conditions, and classification per ISCO-4 digits and ISIC-V5).
  • Contact employers by telephone, email, or in-person visit to collect, verify, and complete registration data.
  • Ensure vacancy records are complete, classified correctly, and follow PES quality standards.
  • Monitor the status of registered vacancies (active, expired, filled) and follow up with employers for updates.
  • Support basic job matching by sharing suitable job seeker profiles with employers upon PES supervisor authorization.
  • Submit weekly and monthly employer engagement and vacancy registration reports.

• Upload of Existing Legacy Vacancy Records

In addition to new vacancy registration, Employer and Vacancy Registration Analysts shall be responsible for uploading existing vacancy records from prior sources into the PES CORE VERSION database. Legacy vacancy sources include, but are not limited to:

• Vacancy databases previously maintained by The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor or partner institutions.
  • Excel or spreadsheet files containing vacancy records collected through prior PES campaigns or employer engagement activities.
  • Paper-based vacancy forms previously collected at PES offices or during employer visits.

The outsourcing company shall provide, as part of the service cost, the following equipment and connectivity for each analyst for the full 12-month contract period. Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only, at this stage of expression of interest. In stage 2 when the financial and technical proposal is requested, the price for these items will be required.

The Project Execution Unit (PEU) now invites eligible consulting firms (“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. Firms should demonstrate:

• Experience in providing outsourced personnel for data entry, registration, customer service, or government programs (for a minimum of at least 2 years).
• Capacity to deploy all 10 analysts within 15 calendar days of contract signature.
• Demonstrated experience with data migration, Excel/CSV data processing, or database upload projects (a minimum of 1 (one) reference project).
• Ability to provide tablets and data connectivity as specified
• Compliance with Suriname’s labor legislation, including registration with social security (SZF), tax authority, and applicable labor laws.
• No conflict of interest with the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor IDB-financed programs.
• Demonstrate firm’s eligibility: To establish eligibility, provide company registration documents showing country of legal incorporation or constitution
• The consulting firm/outsourcing company should propose experts with the following qualifications:

All Analysts (Profiles A and B)

• Secondary education completed (HBO or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in data entry, customer service, administration, or related field.
• Proficiency in Dutch (written and oral). Working knowledge of English is an asset.
• Basic computer and tablet literacy (Google Forms, spreadsheets, email).
• Demonstrable experience working with Excel, CSV, or structured data files (required for legacy migration tasks).
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable groups and PwD (People with disabilities)
• Ability to work in a structured, service-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity toward vulnerable job seekers.

Additional Requirements for Profile B (Employer and Vacancy Analysts)

• Demonstrated experience in client engagement, sales, or enterprise outreach (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to communicate professionally with employers, HR staff, and business representatives.
• Knowledge of basic business sector classifications is an advantage.
• Experience with data upload, file formatting, or database migration tasks is desirable.

Estimated Contract duration: 12 months.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2350-15 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of Joint Venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on the Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) set out in the Consultant Policies.

Further clarifications and information including the Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained via email address: [email protected]  before June 12, 2026 at 15:00 PM Suriname Time.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) addressed to the Program Manager as provided below must be submitted in a written form via the email provided by 17^th of June 2026 at 15:00 PM Suriname Time.

Late submissions shall not be accepted.

Attn: Mr. Oyeleye Adeniyi, Program Manager

Program Execution Unit (PEU)

Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Labor

Lalla Rookhweg #25, Paramaribo, Suriname

E-mail: [email protected]