Project: Support for Human Capital Development InitiativePackage NumberPackage NameIT System Development Consultant (back end)Advance Action Yes NoApproval Number9956Approval Date09-Mar-2020Estimated Commencement Date16-Dec-2024Open to non-Member Countries Yes NoAdditional InformationPossibility of contract extensionIn general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:The assignment may be extended up to the expected completion of the technical assistance project subject to satisfactory performance of the consultant, availability of funds, and requirements of developing member countries.Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownCountry of assignmentSri LankaCountry of eligibility for national consultantsSame as country of assignmentIndividuals of ADB member countries who have appropriate authorization to legally reside and work in the country of the assignment but do not hold the nationality of that country may also be considered as national consultants.Contact InformationProject OfficerUzma S. HoqueDesignationPrincipal Social Sector SpecialistAsian Development BankEmailuhoque@adb.orgContact Person for InquiriesDai-Ling ChenDesignationHealth SpecialistAsian Development BankEmaildchen@adb.org