Southeast Asia Regional Economic Corridor and Connectivity Project: International Investment Planning and Management Consultant for DPF-MPWT (SC 3.2)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID: P176088

Project Title: Southeast Asia Regional Economic Corridor and Connectivity Project

Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic

Notice No: OP00237878

Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status: Published

Borrower Bid Reference: ICS-040

Procurement Method: Individual Consultant Selection

Language of Notice: English

Submission Deadline Date/Time: Aug 09, 2023 16:00

Published Date: 21-Jul-2023

Description: International Investment Planning and Management Consultant for DPF-MPWT (SC 3.2)

Details:

Request for Express of Interest (REOI)

International Investment Planning and Management Consultant to Support C3.2

Reference No. ICS-040

The Government of Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (GoL) has applied for financing support from the World Bank’s (WB) International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Southeast Asia Regional Economic Corridor and Connectivity (SEARECC) with a project duration of six (6) years starting from middle of year 2022 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is the lead implementing agency of the SEARECC. The proposed of SEARECC seeks to improve the domestic and regional transport connectivity and logistics facilities, with associated policy reforms for increased economic activities along selected transport corridors in Northern Lao PDR. The project scope includes improvement of transport connectivity and logistics services in Lao PDR, trade facilitation, border crossing control management, and agriculture trade along the NR2 corridor and five provinces in the corridor catchment area. National Road 2 (NR2), 295 km long and a part of ASEAN highway No. 13. SEARECC consists of five (5) components as follow: (1) Lao PDR and Regional Connectivity Enhancement, (2) Logistics Services Development and Vorder-Crossing Management, (3) Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Regulatory Framework in Agriculture, Transport, and Investment Planning, (4) Project Management and (5) Contingency Emergency Response.

The SEARECC now intends to engage a part-time suitably qualified and experienced as International Investment Planning and Management Consultant for DPF-MPWT to support C3.2 for 176 days input for a period of 24 months and expected to start in September 2023 to undertake the tasks described in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The assignment includes supporting the international consultant in (a) preparation of a PWT-specific Three-Year Public Investment Rolling Plan (3YRP) model, which could be utilized at both MPWT and provincial PWT levels; (b) integrated multi-modal transport to be considered in preparing the rolling plan; (c) development of a linkage to the 3YRP model to the sector's 5-year development plan (2021-2025) and other tasks. The full ToR for the assignment can be found at the following website www.mpwt.gov.la, http://ppmd.mof.gov.la or can be sent to candidates upon written request to the e-mail address below.

Interested Consultant should provide information (CV, Expression of Interest, other supporting information, if any) demonstrating that s/he has the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. In order to qualify for this position, the candidates shall meet the following experience and competence requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree or higher-level degree in Economics, Business or Finance Administration, transport, or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience performing assignments related to project public finance management (PFM) and public investment management (PIM), preference is given to international experience similar to Lao PDR or in other countries in Asia & Pacific region.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in Institutional development; policy management; developing regulatory frameworks, especially in the transport sector. An understanding of the operational and procedural issues of the Lao PDR will be an asset.
• Minimum 1 similar assignment performed in the past 5 years for a government project or institution; such experience under an IFI financed development project is an asset.
• Experience in conducting training and workshops in the subject matter; excellent reporting and presentation skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowing Lao is an asset.
• Must be a team player experienced with low-capacity environments, demonstrated project management skills and diplomacy, etc.

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 4th edition of November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 09 August 2023, 16:00 o’clock Lao time (submissions via email are also acceptable). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Department Planning and Finance, Ministry of Public Works and Transport

Lanexang Avenue, Phonxai Village, Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.

Attention:       Ms. Vanh Dilaphanh

Director General of Department of Planning and Finance ( DPF - MPWT )

E-mail : proc.dpf.mpwt@gmail.com with Cc : k_litta@yahoo.com, dilaphanhnana@yahoo.com, bottaphanith@yahoo.com and ptv.tulaxay@gmail.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization/Department: Ministry of Public Works and Transport

Name: Vanh Dilaphanh

Address: Lanexang Avenue, Phonxay Village, Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

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Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic

Phone: +856-20-99855389

Email: dilaphanhnana@yahoo.com

Website: https://mpwt.gov.la