Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives
Agency : Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)
Procuring Entity Name : Local Governance Support Project-3 (LGSP-3)
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Local Governance Support Project-3 (LGSP-3)
EOI Ref. No. : No.46.00.0000.018.07.019.17-21
Date : 22/02/2018

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 15/03/2018 02:00 PM
Publication Date : 27/02/2018

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : "Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (SM&E) Specialist (Contract Package No.S-04) The scopes of services are but not limited to the following: (i) Design a harmonized M&E system for the project and for the MIE wing based on MIS data base; (ii) Provide technical assistance input to the MIE wing to strengthen its capacity; (iii) Accumulate the lessons & findings of the project in relation to existing policy and best practices and assist the PD in policy change and reforms; (iv) Track, measure and compare the impact of devolved funding, participatory planning and implementation arrangements with alternative service delivery arrangements; (v) Prepare an Annual Work Plan (AWP) each year for project activities; (vi) Assist in implementation of the AWP and monitoring the implementation progress; (vii) Assist the DS (MIE) in implementing the M&E plan of the project; (viii) Coordinate with Sr. MIS regarding reporting, Data Analysis, GIS database analysis and overall act as a single team; (ix) Prepare six monthly reports on project progress based on MIS data base; (x) Prepare the annual progress report, the project performance evaluation reports and the project terminal report; (xi) Collate and compile data on annual implementation progress of schemes implemented by the UPs in terms of of both physical and financial aspects; (xii) Prepare Terms of Reference for conducting Mid-term and Final Evaluation Survey through outsourcing; (xiii) Preparation of reports on findings and lessons from project innovations; (xiv) Design and assist in action research activities related to Local Government; (xv) Organize capacity building activities for MIE wing staff related to MIS and M&E; (xvi) Assist in organizing, workshops, seminars and other such events; (xvii) Arrange capacity building training for DDLGs and District Facilitators in the implementation of project activities; (xviii) Assist the FP and the PD in PEG activities as and when necessary; (xix) Report regularly to the PD on the progress of the project; and (xx) Support functioning of the UP Helpline by providing relevant LGSP-3 related information. Details are provided in the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the assignment."
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : "The qualifications and experiences required for the assignment are: Qualification and Experience A master’s degree in Planning or Public Administration and Public Financial Management, Economics, Development Studies, or any other field for project management principles • At least 10 years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation including a minimum 2 year’s experience as monitoring and evaluation specialist in development project. • Familiarity with Bangladesh Government process and procedures. • Excellent data analysis and computer skill • Skills in GIS systems (such as ArcGIS, QGIS) and database management (DBMS) /MIS would be an advantage • Strong analytical skills. • Substantial experience in capacity development, training, advising, coaching and mentoring is highly desirable. • Knowledge of Bangla and excellent English writing and editing skills."
Other Details (if applicable) : "The Local Government Division now invites eligible Applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (complete CV with other details and expected remuneration). The Consultant will be selected using the Selection of Individual Consultants method in accordance with “The World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016)”. It is expected that the services will be commenced in March, 2018 and shall be completed on December, 2021 at the office of the undersigned. Interested Applicants may obtain the Terms of Reference (TOR) upon request from the address provided below either by e-mail or in person during the office hours. The TOR is also available at the LGSP-3 website (www.lgsplgd.gov.bd) and LGD website (http://www.lgd.gov.bd). Expression of Interest (EOI) (2 copies) must be submitted, along with copies of certificates and supporting documents, by the applicant on or before 15th March, 2018 within 2:00 PM in a sealed envelope delivered to the undersigned and be clearly marked “Expressions of Interest for Selection of Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (SM&E) Specialist”. In addition, submission of EOI in soft copy through email to lgsp3.lgd@gmail.com or in CD/DVD along with the hard copy of EOI is encouraged. The Procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOI’s received without assigning any reason thereof.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
Pkg.No.S-04 Not Phased Dhaka March 2018 December 2021

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Sardar Sarafat Ali
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director, Local Governance Support Project-3 (LGSP-3)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Level 10, City Centre, 90/1Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 9580503 , Fax : , Email : lgsp3.lgd@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders