Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country: Kyrgyz Republic
Project: Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3)
IDA Credit No. 6328-KG and IDA Grant No.: D385-KG
Assignment Title: 1) Road Engineer, 2) Communication/Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, 3) Contract Administration Specialist
Reference No: CARs/IOC-05, CARs/IOC-08, CARs/IOC-09
The Kyrgyz Republic received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The World Bank Projects Implementation Group (WB PIU) of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic now invites eligible individual Consultants (the Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. The interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The consulting services include management and control over day-to-day administration all activities related to the preparation and implementation of CARs-3 Project financed by the World Bank, cooperation with the project team and other stakeholders on behalf of the MOTC KR.
The Terms of References are available at www.piumotc.kg.
The WB IPIG is recruiting: 1) Road Engineer, 2) Communication/Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, 3) Contract Administration Specialist to provide consulting services under the implementation of the CARs-3 Project on behalf of the MOTC KR.

1. Road Engineer
• Degree in road construction;
• General work experience (not less than 5 years) as a road engineer;
• Work experience (not less than 3 years) in international organizations, especially in road projects as a road engineer;
• Working knowledge of procurement practices of national and international standards with an understanding of FIDIC and Kyrgyz Republic legislation on road construction; possession of certificate/license for the road construction supervision;
• Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz languages;
Good knowledge of written and spoken English is an asset;
• Good computer skills, all Microsoft Windows office applications.

2. Communication/Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
• Degree in economy, social or technical science.
Minimum 5 year experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience in monitoring evaluation of investment projects is an asset.
• Minimum 1 year experience in data collection and data processing.
• Excellent writing, verbal, analytical skills and presentation skills.
• Good experience in cooperating with MM and writing press releases, articles, and skills related to use of rapidly changing technology.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications (mandatory knowledge of Power Point) and Internet Explorer.

3. Contract Administration Specialist
• Degree in legal, engineering or other relevant disciplines;
• At least 3 year general work experience related to contract administration and management is mandatory;
Working knowledge of procurement practices of national and international standards with an understanding of FIDIC, as well as experience in and knowledge of Multilateral Development Bank (MDBs) contract administration guidelines or work experience as a lawyer shall be an asset;
• 3 years relevant work experience in projects financed by international organizations, and/or organizations financed by international donors;
• Completion of professional training, seminars or advanced courses in contract administration; Possession of FIDIC certificate is an asset;
• Adequate knowledge of state language to perform his/her duties;
• Fluency in written and spoken Russian and English language;
• Good computer skills, knowledge of all Microsoft Windows applications.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011 (revised July 2014) ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest and eligibility.
The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the IC method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
Expressions of interest (CV in Russian and English, short cover letter stating interest and motivation for the application in Russian and English and contact details (phone and/or email) of three references must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax or by e-mail) by March 10, 2022 at 17:00 (local time).

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic
World Bank Projects Implementation Group (WB PIU)
720017 Bishkek City, 42 Isanov Street,
Tel: +996 312 314275
E-mail: carswbipig@gmail.com

Website: www.piumotc.kg

Terms of reference  Road Engineer

Terms of reference Communication/Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Terms of reference Contract Administration Specialist