Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Hiring Local Short Term Consultant For Private Sector Development For Investment Climate Reform Projects In Lao Pdr

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Hiring Local Short Term Consultant For Private Sector Development For Investment Climate Reform Projects In Lao Pdr Expression Of Interest Deadline 31 Aug 2019 At 11 59 59 Pm Eastern Time Washington D C Language Of Notice EnglishSelection NoticeAssignment Country La Lao Peoples Democratic RepublicFunding SourcesThe World Bank Group Intends To Finance The Assignment Services Under Bb Bank Budget Tf0a7031 Japan Regular Lao Pdr Investment Climate ReformIndividual FirmThe Consultant Will Be An Individual Assignment DescriptionSelection For Consultants By The World Bank GroupRequest For Expressions Of InterestElectronic Submissions Through World Bank Group Econsultant2Https Wbgeconsult2 Worldbank Org Wbgec Index HtmlAssignment OverviewAssignment Title 1264284 Hiring Local Short Term Consultant For Private Sector Development For Investment Climate Reform Projects In Lao PdrAssignment Countries The Assignment Will Be Undertaken In Vientiane Capital Of Lao Pdr And From Distance Work The Consultants Services Are Required Up To 50 Working Days Starting From September 18 2019 To June 30 2020 The Assignment Will Be Based In Lao Ifc Office And Required For Provincial Travels As Needed Assignment DescriptionThe Objective Of The Assignment Is To Assist The Project Team Leader To Carry Out Investment Policy Framework Improvement And Ease Of Doing Business Db Indictor Based Reform Components This Aims To Provide Technical Advice And Hand On Support To The Projects Key Government Client To Address Long Term Inconsistencies Identified In Areas Of Fdi Attraction Investment Entry Retention Expansion And Linkages And Support The Implementation Of Reform Action Plan Of Db Indicators Scope Of WorkThe Selected Consultant Will Work Under Supervision Of The Project Team Leader To Support The Government Clients Including Mpi Mpwt Vientiane Capital Public Work And Transport Mem And Edl To Carry Out Following Tasks 1 Investment Policy Framework And Implementation SupportAssist Ipd Mpi In Consultation With Wbg Experts And International Consultants To Prepare The Draft Investment Policy Statement And Reform Action Plan And To Conduct An Investment Sector Scan To Identify New Sectors With Strong Potential For Investment Generation And Job Creation And Then Propose Policy Recommendations On Investment Promotion Work Closely With Wbg Export To Develop An Aftercare Service Framework And Investment Grievance Tracking Tool For Ipd And Assist Lao National Chamber Of Commerce Lncci To Introduce Igm Concept With The Existing Ppd Process Lao Business Forum In Order To Track Issues Related To Investment Losses And Then Assist Ipd Mpi Lncci To Develop Implementation Plan Of Investment Aftercare Services And Tracking Tool Carry Out Analysis Research Policy Note Development On Issues Related To Investment Policy And Promotion As Needed Collect Data And Information Needed For Investment Policy Analysis And Provide Analytical Inputs To The Project Team And Experts Review Materials For Technical Workshops Trainings On Topics Related To Investment Policy And Promotion And Good Regulatory Practices 2 Business Environment ImprovementAssist Ipd Mpi And Indicator Leading Agencies To Set Up B2g Feedback Loop Mechanism To Get Feedback On The Actual Implementation Of Reforms Focusing On Starting A Business Dealing With Construction Permits And Getting Electricity Assist One Stop Service Of Ipd Mpi To Carry Out B2g Feedback Loop And Take Corrective Actions Based On The Results Of The First Round Of Running Feedback Loop In March 2019 Review Materials For Technical Workshops Learning Events On Topics Related To Business Regulatory Reform And Doing Business Indicator Reform 3 Other SupportMaintain Effective Communication With Government Counterparts And Relevant Stakeholders To Prepare For And Facilitate Implementation Of Project Activities Facilitate Mission And Set Up Meetings And Interviews Accompany The Project Team During Interviews And Meetings With Government Officials And Private Sector Representatives And Write Up Interview And Meeting Notes Translate Reports And Regulations From Lao To English And From English To Lao As Necessary Assist In All Related Project Activities As Necessary DeliverablesReview Findings From Investment Sector Scan And Provide Input On Investment Promotion Policy Note And Action Plan Provide Input To Investment Aftercare Service Guidelines Prepared By The International Consultant And Prepare Action Plan For Aftercare Service Program And Investment Grievance Mechanism Provide Input On The Draft Regulation On Investment Promotion And Incentives And Formulation On Investment Policy Statement Provide Input To Policy Notes On Investment Entry Report On The Implementation Of Feedback Loop By Oss IpdDevelop Feedback Questionnaire For Selected Indicators And Prepare The Draft Feedback Reports For Ipd Deliver A Quarterly Monitoring Report On The Implementation Of Db Reform Action Plan For Dealing With Construction Permits And Getting Electricity Other Program Related Tasks As May Be Required From Time To Time In Consultation With The Task Leader Qualification Interested Candidates Are Expected To Have Minimum 10 Years Of Relevant Working Experience With Demonstrated High Performance In The Areas Of Legal And Regulatory Reform Project Management Research And Writing And Policy Advocacy Master In Law Economics Public Policy Finance And Banking Business Administration Or Development Or Equivalent Professional Qualification Experience Working With Private Sector Development Reform Programs And A Demonstrated Understanding Of Legal And Regulatory Issues Affecting Small And Medium Enterprises Proven Experience Working With Government Officials And Private Sector In Lao Pdr Excellent Analytical Skills As Demonstrated Through A Track Record Of Experience Working On Legal And Regulatory Reform Projects Strong Interpersonal Skills And Demonstrated Capacity To Network And Work With A Wide Range Of Stakeholders Including Businesses Local Business Support Institutions Government And International Organizations Proven Ability To Demonstrate Initiative And Meet Deadlines And Priorities And Ability To Work In A Team Strong Computer Skills With An Emphasis On Word Excel And Power Point Excellent Communication And Writing Skills In English And Lao Experience In Translating Legal And Regulatory Documents Is Great Asset Eligibility Restrictions Apply The Consultant Should Be An Individual Submission RequirementsThe World Bank Group Now Invites Eligible Consultants To Indicate Their Interest In Providing The Services Interested Consultants Must Provide Information Indicating That They Are Qualified To Perform The Services Cv Description Of Similar Assignments Experience In Similar Conditions Please Note That The Total Size Of All Attachments Should Be Less Than 5Mb Interested Consultants Are Hereby Invited To Submit Expressions Of Interest Expressions Of Interest Should Be Submitted In English Electronically Through World Bank Group Econsultant2 Https Wbgeconsult2 Worldbank Org Wbgec Index Html NotesFollowing This Invitation For Expression Of Interest A Shortlist Of Qualified Firms Will Be Formally Invited To Submit Proposals Shortlisting And Selection Will Be Subject To The Availability Of Funding Attachments Optional Tor FileShortlisted Consultants Will Be Invited To Respond To A Request For Proposal Contract Awards Will Be Made In Accordance With The World Bank Group Procurement Policies And Procedures

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