REOI – INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “THE UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA”
CLARIFICATION ON BID SUBMISSION DATE
17.05.2021
TARGETED REVIEW: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UG/ 22/2021
INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON
“THE UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA”
This is to clarify that the submission date for the above tender is on or before 27th May 2021 at 11.00 hours South Africa time and not 22nd April 2021. The tender was advertised in the following portals ( links)
3)AU-P740704-05/21
All other terms and condition of the tender remain the same.
TARGETED REVIEW: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UG/ 22/2021
INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON
“THE UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA”
Public Sector-Governance
Financing Agreement reference: 2100155036916
Project ID No.: P-Z1-K00-084
Country: South Africa
Project Title: APRM-ISP
BACKGROUND
The African Peer Review Mechanism has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the African Peer Review Mechanism Institutional Support Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant as payments towards the procurement of an experienced Individual International Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “The Underdevelopment of Infrastructure in the Republic of Uganda”.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Targeted Review is to identify key issues in “Underdevelopment of Infrastructure in the Republic of Uganda” as a way for Uganda to fulfil its economic and social development mandate. In other words, the Targeted Review Report will bring out government efforts to promote infrastructural development, improve, road, rail and air infrastructure and give recommendations, where possible, for the benefit of the people of Uganda.
The Consultant shall follow and be guided by the objectives contained within each thematic area: Socioeconomic Development (SED) Economic Governance and Management (EGM), Corporate Governance (CG) and Democracy and Political Governance (DPG).
The duration of the assignment is estimated as thirty (30) days including field days, starting mid May 2021. In consultation with relevant staff of the APRM Continental Secretariat and other stakeholders the consultant shall prepare and submit, the following on the 14th day from the date of the contract:
- A Background paper of about 20 pages;
- A Key Issue Paper and
- Questionnaires
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The Consultant MUST have one of the following educations, experience and skills must attach relevant certificates.
- A PhD in Development Economics, Statistics, Business Administration Transport Economics, or related fields, with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating infrastructural (road, rail, and air) development programs or other relevant programs that involve coordination with National, Continental, and International agencies. or
- A Master’s degree in Development Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Transport Economics, or related fields, with a minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating infrastructural (road, rail, and air) development programs or other relevant programs that involve coordination with National, Continental, and International agencies.
The APRM invites eligible Individual International Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that: they are qualified to perform the services and submit their full Curriculum Vitae with information on education qualification (certificates, degrees), professional experience, experience on the African continent, expertise, skills, and former positions held pertinent to the items related to the assignment. Provide one relevant writing samples/ published reports demonstrating writing and research experience. Have broad knowledge of International Relations, Development and Reform issues in Africa and Globally.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Only shortlisted candidates will issue the Terms of Reference (TORS).
Interested Consultants may obtain further information through Email: tender[email protected]. during office hours 8.00 -1700hrs South Africa time. Any clarification to the bid shall be published on APRM Website. Clarification should be sought not less than seven day to the date of closing the bid
SUBMISSION OF BID: Expressions of interest must be submitted by Email: [email protected] or physically delivered to the address below on or before 22nd April 2021 11.00 hours South Africa time . The EOI Shall be Opened on 27th May 2021 at 11.00 hours South Africa time. Submissions to be titled: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UG/ 22/2021: “Expression of Interest for Targeted Review, Individual International Consultant on “The Underdevelopment of Infrastructure in the Republic of Uganda”
Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted .Bids submitted with wrong submission title shall be rejected.
Procurement Office
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Submission E-mail: [email protected]
