| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges |
| Agency |
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Roads & Highways Department (RHD) |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director (Additional Chief Engineer, RHD), SASEC Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Investment Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Individual Consultant Service as Monitoring and Evaluation expert (Nat’l) for SASEC Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Investment Project |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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35.01.0000.083.07.044.21-651 |
| Date |
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28/12/2021 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget GOB |
| Development Partners |
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N/A |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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SASEC Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Investment Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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13/01/2022 2.00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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29/12/2021
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Under the direct supervision of RHD’s Project Director, the monitoring and evaluation expert will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the project. The consultant will support the PIU in monitoring implementation and evaluating performance of the consultants and contractors in accordance with respective contracts, ADB guidelines, domestic regulations, and the Loan Agreement under the guidance of PD.
During the assignment, special attention should be paid to the following:
(i) Prepare annual M&E plan ensure implementation of the approved M&E plan of the project.
(ii) Assist PIU in Monitor project activities in accordance with the project general and detailed implementation plans and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports, IMED reports, other monitoring reports etc. as required for the project. Review and improve the template/outline for the quarterly and annual reports to be compatible with the ADB’ PPMS.
(iii) Ensure timely submission of the project reports to RHD, Ministry and ADB for review and endorsement.
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output:
The Consultant will carry out the below tasks to assist RHD in the financial management:
(i) Identify bottlenecks and problems that negatively affect smooth implementation of the project and propose remedial measures to PIU
(ii) Develop a comprehensive Project Performance Management System (PPMS) based on the project Design and Monitoring Framework, the Environmental Management Plan, Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan, and gender and social dimensions with support from the Project Coordinator. The PPMS should specify the quarterly and annual performance targets, data sources, reporting mechanisms, and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans and activities.
(iii) Support the PIU Finance Specialist in ensuring the compliance with all financial covenants and other obligations stated in the Loan Agreement.
(iv) Assess the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan and report through the project quarterly and annual reports.
(v) Access the implementation of the project Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan, gender and social dimensions and report through the quarterly and annual reports.
(vi) Provide methodological inputs to Project Director
(vii) Upon the completion of the project prepare, finalize and approval of the Project Completion Report.
(viii) Perform other relevant tasks that would help the successful implementation of the assignment.
(ix) Prepare and submit quarterly, monthly, semi-annual and annual project progress reports, other project related reports, M&E reports within time frame to RHD, Ministry and ADB.
(x) Assist PIU in preparation and approval of Revised DPP, Contract Revision etc.
(xi) Assist PIU in facilitating monitoring team from RHD, Ministry, Planning Commission, ADB Mission or other higher authority.
(xii) Support PIU in internal and external audit and follow-up of internal and external audit recommendations to further improve the internal controls of the project.
(xiii) Assist the project in implementing financial recommendations as agreed between the project and ADB during review mission.
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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The Consultant shall meet the following minimum requirements.
(i) Education: Master’s degree in any discipline or B.Sc. in Engineering
(ii) Project-related experience:
• More than 5 years of practical experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation position in Bangladesh.
• Knowledge of Computer based monitoring and evaluation systems and direct working experience with infrastructure implementation project is an advantage.
• Must be familiar with the monitoring and evaluation system and procedure and financial rules and regulations of the Government of Bangladesh
• Knowledge and Experience in IBAS++
• Experience in working with international organizations preferred
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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The consulting service will be implemented from February 2022 to December 2026, with intermittent person month inputs of 35 person months.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will work under direct supervision of the Project Director (PD), RHD. S/he will report directly to the Project Director, or a senior official designated by the PD and will work with close collaboration with other officials/ subject matter specialists deployed at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
Consultants will be selected using the Selection of Individual Consultant (SIC) Method in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2008. Interested Consultants are required to submit their application in accordance with the Standard Application Form (PS4) which may be obtained from the office of the undersigned during normal office hours or from the notice board of RHD website (rhd.portal.gov.bd). The application shall be delivered in sealed envelope by 2:00 pm on 13 January 2022 to the Office of the Project Director, SASEC Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Investment Project, Sarak Bhaban, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208 and be clearly marked the name of the Consultant Category applied on the envelope. Applicants who are already in employment shall have to send their application through proper channel, otherwise their applications will not be considered.
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 35.01.0000.083.07.044.21-651 |
Intermittent |
Dhaka |
February 2022 |
December 2026 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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A K Mohammad Fazlul Karim |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Additional Chief Engineer, RHD) |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Part 3, Level 2, Sarak Bhaban, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208 |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 01321168601, Fax : , Email : pd.dhakasylhet.rhd@gmail.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
