Resident Technical Advisor to support Central Bank's Digital Transformation Agenda

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT Resident Technical Assistant to support the Central Bank's Digital Transformation Agenda Finance Agreement Reference: IDA-E0730 Project No. P177158 Assignment Title: Resident Technical Assistant to support the Central Bank's Digital Transformation Agenda Reference No . 50/C/DSTP/2026 The Government of the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (GoSTP) has received a grant from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital São Tomé e Príncipe Project (DSTP) whose objective is to improve equity and sustainability of and to strengthen data governance, data systems and statistical capacity. The Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe (BCSTP) recently acquired an ATS+ system—integrating three critical payment and clearing systems—to modernize its financial infrastructure. These systems are now in the implementation phase and constitute essential components of the national payment infrastructure. Their smooth operation is critical to the stability of the financial system and public confidence in payment systems. The Central Bank requires a service provider (individual consultant) to deliver continuous, expert, and high-quality operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of RTGS, ACH, and IFT systems, guarantee service continuity, and progressively build the capabilities of BCTP’s internal teams toward autonomous and optimized operations. The duration of the assignment will be for a period of 12 months renewable for an additional period of 6 to 12 months, depending on service requirements. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by sending a request to the address email: digital.procurement@afap.st / cc daniel.vaz@afap.st . DSTP invites qualified individual consulting (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the services sending a Letter of intent, Curriculum Vitae and proof of training and skills as stated in the Curriculum Vitae. Interested Consultants should prov