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Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project: Legal Specialist
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Location:
Rwanda
Contract type:
Consulting services
Status:
Cancelled
Sectors:
Law
Funding Agency:
Eligibility:
Individual
Budget:
N/A
Date posted:
Oct 15, 2018
Description
Project ID: P075941
Borrower/Bid No: RW-NELSAP -PIU-79650-CS-INDV
Eastern Africa - P075941 - AFCC2/RI-Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project - RW-NELSAP -PIU-79650-CS-INDV
Country: Eastern Africa
Project Id: P075941
Project Name: AFCC2/RI-Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IDA-52950
Notice Version No.: 0
General Information
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Notice Type |
Request for Expression of Interest |
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Borrower Bid Reference |
RW-NELSAP -PIU-79650-CS-INDV |
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Bid Description |
Legal Specialist |
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Language of Notice |
English |
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Deadline for Application Submission Date |
2018/10/30 |
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Local Time |
17:00 |
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Selected category codes for product to be procured |
80111710-Permanent legal staffing needs |
Contact Information on Advertisement
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Organization/Department |
Nile Basin Initiative |
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Name |
Eng. Elicad Elly Nyabeeya |
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Title |
Regional Coordinator |
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Address |
Kigali City Tower Nyarugenge District KN 81 St. P.O. Box 6759 Kigali |
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Postal Code |
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Country |
Eastern Africa |
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Phone |
0 788 307 334 |
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Detailed Information for Advertisement
Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program Coordination Unit
Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project
Vacancy
Legal Specialist
( Regional Position)
1. Background
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile River. The NBI seeks to develop the river basin resources in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security. Within the framework of the NBI, the Governments of Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania have received financial support from various donors for implementation of the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project (RRFHP), conceived as part of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP).
The agreed project implementation management arrangements consist of a Council of Ministers responsible for Energy in those countries; a Rusumo Power Company Limited (RPCL) Board of Directors consisting of seven members (two from each of the partner states and one Independent), a Project Steering Committee (PSC) consisting of senior officers from electricity utilities and ministries responsible for energy in each country; and a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at NELSAP led by a Project Manager. The project is financed by the World Bank.
2. Objective of the Assignment:
Overall objective is to ensure effective legal advice of CP-1 (Civil Engineering Works Contract), CP-2 (Electro-mechanical Works Contract) and Consultancy Contract for Owner’s Engineer (OE) all financed by the World Bank in close coordination with the Project Manager of NELSAP-PIU and as part of the team led by Project Manager.
3. Required Qualification and Experience:
a. Possess a Bachelor of Laws with a minimum of 10 years broad regional or international experience in contracts management of large infrastructure projects.
b. A Master’s Degree or post graduate qualification in legal aspects pertaining to project and contract management.
c. An enrolled legal practitioner in the jurisdiction or country of domicile,
d. Proven experience in procurement and contract implementation through use, application and interpretation of FIDIC form of contract is essential.
e. Proven experience in implementation of Large Construction Contracts involving Design Supply Installation, and commissioning of Plant and equipment, financed by Multilateral funding agencies such as the World Bank will be an added advantage
f. Proven experience in implementation of trans-boundary projects will be an added advantage,
g. High level of proficiency in English is a must.
4. Eligibility
Nationals of Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania are eligible to apply.
Only candidates below 60 years of age at the date of application deadline will be considered
4. How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their electronic application addressed to the NELSAP Regional Coordinator through the following e-mail adrdress [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and should attach:
(i) A cover letter with statement on applicant’s interest in the given assignment and suitability based on the given TOR
(ii) Curriculum Vitae (CV) including date of birth and nationality (Recommended CV Format Attached)
(iii) An affidavit of good health – Format attached
(iv) Copies of academic & professional training certificates
The subject of the email should be “Legal Specialist and the candidate name”. Deadline for submission is on 30th October 2018 before 17:00 hours Rwanda time
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be accessed on the following websites: http://nelsap.nilebasin.org and www.rusumoproject.org.
Only candidates who meet the requirements and are short-listed for the interview will be contacted
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About the Funding Agency
The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
The United States contributes to tackling critical international development concerns through the World Bank Group and has a long history of generously supporting the objectives of the World Bank Group and has been a champion of the International Development Association (IDA) which provides low-interest loans and grants to the world's poorest countries. The key U.S. priorities at the World Bank include a multilateral health and economic response to COVID-19, debt sustainability and transparency, promoting governance and fighting corruption, ending energy poverty and supporting a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency and development impact.
About the Sectors
Law
Covers initiatives that strengthen legal systems, support justice sector reforms, and promote the rule of law at national and international levels.
Key areas:
- Legal and judicial reform
- Regulatory and legislative development
- Justice sector and court system strengthening
- Public safety, police, and penitentiary reform
Locations
Rwanda
Rwanda has positioned infrastructure development at the core of its long-term economic transformation agenda, investing in transport corridors, urban infrastructure, energy generation and digital connectivity. Public-private partnerships and strong institutional reforms have improved project execution and investment climate indicators. Expansion of aviation, logistics facilities and ICT infrastructure supports Rwanda’s ambition to become a regional services and innovation hub. Continued emphasis on energy access, regional trade integration and fiscal sustainability remains critical to sustaining inclusive growth.
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