Cybersecurity Expert

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) COUNTRY: PHILIPPINES NAME OF PROJECT: Support to Parcelization of Land Individual Titling (SPLIT) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 9141-PH Assignment Title: Cybersecurity Expert Reference No.: SPLIT-REF-081 The Government of the Republic of the Philippines, through the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a member of the World Bank Group, toward the cost of the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of the loan to payments for consulting services under this assignment. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) seeks to engage the services of a qualified Cybersecurity Expert who shall provide specialized cybersecurity advisory and technical support services aimed at strengthening the overall cybersecurity posture and digital resilience of the Department. The Consultant shall undertake comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, including risk and vulnerability analyses of DAR’s information systems and digital infrastructure; develop and enhance cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance mechanisms; recommend and support the implementation of secure system architectures and access control frameworks; establish incident response and cybersecurity management protocols; conduct cybersecurity awareness and capacity-building initiatives for personnel; and provide continuous monitoring, reporting, and strategic guidance on cybersecurity matters. The Consultant shall likewise facilitate coordination and knowledge-sharing with relevant government agencies, industry experts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with recognized international standards and best practices and to enhance DAR’s preparedness against emerging cyber threats. The assignment shall be undertaken for a period of six (6) months , commencing on 01 July 2026 .