Experience of the Firm
The Platform Provider must have designed and must currently operate the data aggregation platform that is being proposed for use/modification under the EASP public facilities component. The Provider shall meet or exceed the following: 
•	Continuously operating the Platform for at least 3 years
•	Maintaining a platform aggregating data for at least 30 off-grid solar PV systems, of which at least ten must be located in remote or hard-to-reach locations
•	Experience working with national governments in developing countries, private companies, and international development organizations
•	Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa for at least 3 years
•	Experience providing customer service and training
•	English is the primary operational language
Key Personnel and Qualifications
The Platform Provider shall propose a team with the technical expertise, sector knowledge, and management capacity to design, develop, deploy, and operate a secure, scalable web-based data aggregation platform for tracking and assessing the performance of hundreds of off-grid solar PV systems. General qualifications for all key personnel include:
•	Strong communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken)
•	Ability to work effectively in multi-country, multicultural contexts
•	Experience in projects involving renewable energy systems or IoT devices

Project Manager / Team Lead

•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent; with a masters in a relevant field. 
•	Minimum of 7 years’ experience in managing complex IT development projects, preferably in the energy access or renewable energy sector
•	Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships
•	Demonstrated track record in delivering projects on time and within budget

Lead Software Developer / Architect
•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
•	Minimum of 5 years’ experience in full-stack web application development and architecture
•	Proven experience in designing scalable, high-availability systems
•	Proficiency in relevant programming frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms
•	Knowledge of API development and data integration from distributed devices

Data Systems Specialist
•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
•	Minimum of 5 years’ experience with data collection, storage, and analytics systems
•	Experience with time-series data management and performance monitoring dashboards
•	Knowledge of database optimization, data visualization tools, and ETL processes

Cybersecurity Specialist
•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
•	Minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security for web applications
•	Expertise in securing cloud-based platforms, encryption protocols, and user access controls
•	Familiarity with applicable data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR)
Quality Assurance / Testing Engineer
•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
•	Experience in designing and executing test plans for web-based systems
•	Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, load testing, and usability testing


Operations & Maintenance Support Lead
•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
•	Experience in providing ongoing technical support and platform maintenance
•	Proficiency in incident tracking, bug fixing, and user support processes
Client Services Representative
•	At least a holder of a BSc in Computer Science, Software engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Communication Technology or related discipline or its equivalent
•	Experience in client service, account management, or technical support roles — ideally in a SaaS, IT services, or renewable energy context
•	Familiarity with web-based platforms, cloud-based services, dashboards, and data reporting tools
Ability to interpret basic data analytics outputs and explain them to non-technical users