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Introduction

Home-based with travels to Fiji

30 working days distributed over 3 months.

 Description of the Assignment: 

The consultant will undertake the following tasks but not limited to: 

1. Assessment and review: 

a. Conduct a comprehensive review of FDB’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity governance, and operational processes to assess current capabilities and identify vulnerabilities.

b. Consult with internal stakeholders (e.g., department heads) and external partners (e.g., vendors, regulatory bodies) to understand cybersecurity risks and align with regulatory standards.

2. Policy development:

a. Create a tailored Cybersecurity Policy Document, focusing on governance, data protection, incident response, access control, cryptographic measures, staff competence, third-party risk management, and business continuity.

b. Develop specific protocols for secure operations and management of financial data, including access control and secure data handling, with emphasis on vulnerable sectors like agriculture.

3. Implementation guidance:

a. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on a review of existing controls and workflows, defining roles, responsibilities, and secure handling practices.

b. Validate SOPs through stakeholder consultation and align them with internal and regulatory requirements. Develop an implementation roadmap for progressive cybersecurity improvements.

4. Training and capacity building:

a. Conduct a training needs assessment to identify knowledge gaps among staff.

b. Develop and conduct tailored training, including workshops and scenario-based exercises, to enhance staff skills in cybersecurity practices, data handling, and compliance. Follow up with evaluations and refresher sessions.

Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.

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Documents :

Negotiation Document(s) (Before Accessing other negotiations Document(s), please click on this link)