Request For Expression Of Interest For International Consultant To Carry Out A Study And Development Of A Policy Framework

Request For Expression Of Interest For International Consultant To Carry Out A Study And Development Of A Policy Framework For Start Up Ecosystem In Lao Pdr Procurement Method IndividualNotice No Op00076083 Request For Express Of InterestLao PeopleS DemocraticrepublicMinistry Of Industry AndcommerceNational Implementation UnitSmall And Mediumenterprises Access To Finance ProjectCredit No 5471 La Grant No H958 LaInternational Consultant To Carry Out A Study And Development Of A Policy Framework For Startup Ecosystem In LaopdrThe Government Of Lao Pdr Is Receiving Us 20 Million Financing From The World BankgroupS Internatio Nal Development Association Ida For The Small And Medium Enterprise Access To Finance Project Sme A2f The ProjectS Devel Opment Objective Is To Provide Long Term Funding Sources For Banks To Provide Long Term Credit To Smalland Medium Enterprises Smes The Project Will Support The Growth Of Privately Owned Smes By Increasing The Supply Of Long Termfinance Provided By Commercial Banks And By Strengthening The Capability Of Department Of Sme Promotion To Formulate And Implementpublic Policies That Promote Acc Ess To Finance For Smes The Department Of Sme Promotion Dosmep At Theministry Of Industry And Commerce M Oic Is The Implementing Agency For The Project The Planning And Cooperation Department Dpc Is The Core Technical And Fiduciary I Mplementing Unit For The Project The National Implementation Unit Niu Under Dpc Will Beresponsible For Coordinating With Dosmep Managing Activities Of Both Components At The Technical Level Facilitating The Workplanning Process Coordinating Progress And Fi Nancial Reporting At The Project Level The Niu Will Also Be Responsible Forproviding Financial Management And Procurement Servicesto Dosmep The Niu Is Seeking A Dynamic Andexperienced International Consultant To Carry Out A Study And De Velopment Of A Policy Framework For Startup Ecosystem In Lao Pdr The Purpose Of The Activity Under This Component Is To Provide Tec Hnical Support To The Government Of Lao Pdr Dosmep Theconsultant Will Be Expected To Review The Existing Legislation And Availablematerials Documents Studies On Going Programs Incentives Etc In Addition He She Will Liaise With The Relevant Stakeho Lders To Obtain An Understanding Of Theneeds Requirements Of The Existing Eco System Based On The Data Collected He She Wil L Develop A Policyframework Based On International Regional Best Practices Including Recommendations And An Impleme Ntation Plan To Improvestart Ups In Lao Pdr The Consultant Will Work Under The Direct Supervision Of The Director General Of The D Osmep At The Ministryof Industry And Commerce The Dosmep Will Provide The Consultant With Access To Documents Relevant To The Assi Gnment And Willassist In Facilitating Meetings With Key Counterparts This Will Be A Part Time Assignment With Estimated Inpu T 3Person Months I E 66 Person Days Of Consultancy To Be Provided Over A Period Of 7 Months The Full Text Of The Tor Can Be Accessed At The NiuS Website Http Www T4dlaos Org Vacancies In Order To Qualify For This Position The Candidates Shall Meet The Following Experience And Competence Requirements At Least A Mma ThterS Degree In Economics Business Administration Entrepreneurship Private Sector Development Economics Development Pub C Policy Development And Other Relevant Fields 10 Years Of Work Experience Related Todevelopmen T Area With A Focus On Establishing A Policy Framework For An Eco System For Business Start Ups Economics Analysis Private Sectordevelopment Sme Business Promotion With Special Focus On The Strategy Sme Development Program Plan Andregulatory Environment P Roject Proposal Development At Least 3 Similar Assignments Performedin The Past 5 Years For Gov Ernment Or Donor Funded Projects Good Understanding Of Current Smedevelopment And Business Proc Edures And Of Related Issues Faced By The Government Of Lao Pdr Will Be Anasset Excellent Repor T Writing Analytical And Presentationskills Publication Of Sme Development Issues Or Related P Olicy Measures Will Be Anasset Proficiency And Fluency In English Language Nb Sp Fluencyin Lao Will Be An Asset Excellent Interpersonal Skills And Willingness T O Work As Part Of Ateam Ability To Work In A Complex Cross Cultural Working Environment The Consultant Will Be Selected In Accordance With The World BankS Guidelines Selection Andemployment Of Consultants Individual Consultants Ic Selection Method January 2011 The Attention Of Interested Consultantt E Is Drawn To Paragraph 1 9 Of The World BankS Guidelines Selection And Employment Of Consultants Under Ibrd Loans Andida C Edits Grants By World Bank Borrowers January 2011 Consultant Guidelines Setting Forth The WorldbankSpolicy On Conflict Of Interest In Order To Apply For The Position The Interestedapplicants S Hall Request The Application Form From The Niu Which Can Be Sent Via E Mail Or Download From NiuSwebsite Http W Ww T4dlaos Org Application Forms The Interested Applicants Should Submit The Application Formand Provide Information Indicat Ing That You Are Qualified To Perform The Services Curriculum Vitae With Expressions Ofinterest And References Expressions Of Interest Must Be Delivered To The Address Below Or No Later Than September 4 2019 16 00 OClock Strong Submissions Via Email Are Also Acceptable Only Short Listed Candidates Willbe Contacted Attn M R Phouvieng Phongsa Niu Program DirectorCc Ms Vanlaty Siphom ProcurementofficerMinistry Of Industry And Comm Erce National Implementation Unit Niu Ban Phonxay Xaysettha District Vientiane Capital Lao PdrTel 856 21 41 39 16 45 39 82 Fax 856 21 41 39 16 E Mail Vanlaty S Laosaft Org Thanakone O Laosaft Org Cc Proc Urement Laosaft Org

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