UNDP Jobs - 60237- International Expert to Perform the Pre-Feasibilit

International Expert to Perform the Pre-Feasibility Study of the PPP Project

Location :

Home-based with Travels to Minsk (Belarus)

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

05-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30 working days, including 5 days for travel

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The overall objective of the EU/UNDP Project 00084888 Capacity Development to Support Implementation of Public-Private Partnership in Belarus is to increase the capacity of the public and private sectors, the academic community and civil society in the public-private partnership (PPP) process, with a view to promote, develop, deliver, operate and manage public-private partnership projects for infrastructure development.

The National PPP Unit in conjunction with the Project facilitated the selection of the list of prioritized pilot PPP projects, which was approved by the Interministerial Infrastructure Coordination board. The primary focus was on the projects in the spheres with the most acute infrastructure issues. One of the pilot PPP projects is the Reconstruction of complex of buildings of health care facility “City clinical hospital ?3? in Grodno under “Grodno regional clinical Oncology clinic” (as a separate legal entity).

The contractor will build the work based on the existing Appraisal prepared for this project by the international experts of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (to be provided to the contractor prior to the commencement of work).

Proposals for tender ref. num. 881/2015 should be submitted to e-mail tenders.by@undp.org no later than 18:00 “01“ October 2015 (Minsk time) or by fax +375 17 326 03 40 or to the following address: UNDP, Kirava Street 17, 6th floor, 220050 Minsk, Belarus (ref. num. 881/2015 of the tender should be indicated on the envelope).

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the e-mail siarhei.semiantsou@undp.org will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Contractor will deliver pre-feasibility study of the pilot PPP project Reconstruction of complex of buildings of health care facility “City clinical hospital ?3? in Grodno under “Grodno regional clinical Oncology clinic” (as a separate legal entity) including the following preliminary analysis:

Needs and options analysis;
Legal feasibility;
Technical feasibility;
Scoping social/environment safeguards analysis;
Preliminary financial viability including expectations of required Government financial support;
Institutional capability analysis;
Identification of next steps required.

More detailed information is contained in the Terms of Reference attached to this advertisement

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Excellent analytical skills;
Knowledge of the best available practices in analyzing, structuring, and developing financial models of PPP projects;
Knowledge of specifics of the region of Eastern Europe and countries with transition economies;
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills;
Ability to work with local public administration bodies (availability of at least 2 recommendation letters from the local authorities);
Computer literacy and experience of working with MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint (or similar applications).

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A minimum of a Master's degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Business Administration or Management; PhD degree would be considered as an asset;
Certified coursework in the field of PPP or investment is considered an asset.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience with analyzing, structuring, and developing financial models of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects with experience at the international level;
Prior experience in the delivery of pre-feasibility studies related to PPP projects in the healthcare sector and reviewing healthcare related infrastructure upgrade requirements (at least 3 projects);
Prior experience in the delivery of pre-feasibility studies in the CIS member states (at least 3 projects);
Experience in writing scientific publications on implementation of PPP projects (at least 1 publication).

Language:

Excellent knowledge of English language.

For furter proposal submission and evaluation details please refer to the attached IC Procurement Notice.

Annexes:

Annex 1 – Terms of Reference (attached)

Annex 2 – Finance Proposal (attached)

Annex 3 – IC contract form

Annex 4 – General Terms for IC contracts

Annex 5 - Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability