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.46.00.0000.018.07.024.17-22
Date : 22/03/2018

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 : Local Governance Support Project-3 (LGSP-3)
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 Capacity Building Specialist (Contract Package No.S-09) The consultant will perform the following tasks: (i) Develop and update core training curriculum and training modules including instruction manuals for developing training videos for UPs and Pourashavas; (ii) Prepare training contents with support from relevant/concerned Specialists from PMU and based on Union Parishad and Pourashava Operation Manuals; (iii) Development of training modules on the following thematic areas: (1) Module-1: Introduction to LGSP-3 and its Methods of Work; (2) Module-2: Participatory Planning; (3) Module-3: Budget Formulation & Scheme Implementation; (4) Module-4:Scheme Implementation & Supervision Process; (5) Module-5: Women Empowerment, Environment and Social Safeguards; (6) Module-6: Public Financial & Asset Management; (7) Module-7: Procurement Management; and (8) Module-8: MIS & M & E Sytems; (iv) Oversee production of capacity building videos for both UPs and Pourashavas; (v) Provide training to DDLGs/DFs to equip them to assist UP and Pourashava functionaries to make best use of video training materials; (vi) Develop relevant capacity building programs for UNOs and officials of UP and Audit Wing of the Local Government Division. Design a series of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials I aimed at providing the general public, LG officials and other stakeholders with basic information about project fiscal modalities, conditions and outcomes; (vii) Provide support in carrying out key Capacity Building implementation functions of coordination, monitoring supervision, evaluation and quality control; (viii) Review, evaluate and report on the activities and impacts of Capacity Building program on a periodic basis; (ix) Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of training programs, and recommend modifications of the Capacity Building program; (x) Support Senior Finance Specialist to provide information in a timely manner required for quarterly financial management reporting to IDA; (xi) Support functioning of the UP Helpline by providing relevant LGSP-3 related information; (xii) Implement the Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities.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 in urban planning, public policy, social science or any other relevant discipline. At least Fifteen years’ practical experience in developing curriculum and delivering professional training programs on one or more of the following areas Local Government Management, Public Administration, Financial Management, Citizen Engagement and application of participatory training methods. At least 10 years’ experience in GoB and Donor supported projects. S/he must have proven experience in the area of capacity building in a training institute or in development projects. The deserving candidate must have basic computer skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Working experience with local government sector will be an added advantage. Environment and Social Safeguards Policies.
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 Capacity Building 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-09 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)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