REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

African Development Bank

Nigeria Country Department (RDNG)|

Plot 1521 Cadastral Zone A0, Off Memorial Close

Central Business District, Abuja

Title of the assignment : Individual Consultant: Transport Specialist

Brief Description of the assignment: Assist the Department in project pipeline development and portfolio management of Transport Sector Projects in Nigeria. Department making the request : Nigeria Country Department (RDNG)

Place of assignment : Nigeria

Period of assignment : 27 December 2021 to 26 June 2022

Expected start date of the assignment : 27 December 2021

Last date for expressing interest : 9 December 2021

Expression of interest to be submitted to : recruit_rdng@afdb.org with copy to c.akabike@afdb.org

Any questions/ clarifications could be sent to : c.akabike@afdb.org

TERMS OF REFERENCE

TRANSPORT SPECIALIST (SHORT DURATION) ON THE BANK’S

DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES

  1. INTRODUCTION :
  • The African Development Bank Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) is seeking the services of a Transport Specialist. The consultant will be required to assist the Department in project pipeline development and portfolio management of Transport Sector Projects in Nigeria ;
  • The consultant should be a Transport Engineer/Economist with at least a Masters Degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in transport /highway engineering, and extensive experience in the roads sub-sector. Experience in one other transport sub-sector (ports, airports, etc) would be an added advantage, as well as private sector experience in the sector. Experience on ‘Cross-Cutting Issues’ and projects financed by multilateral development institutions will be an advantage. The consultant must have a good working knowledge of English and the ability to present her/his views clearly, both orally and in written form ;
  • The consultant will work under the supervision of the Task Manager in the Nigeria Country Department (RDNG). Alongside the Task Manager, the consultant will if necessary, be required to visit the project sites in the country where the project is located or any other location judged necessary by the Bank so as to collect the data necessary for preparation, appraisal, completion and supervision etc, in line with the Bank’s Operations manual ;
  • Prior to any mission assigned to the Consultant, s/he should, depending on the type of work required, examine and analyze all project documents available in the Bank on the project and the relevant standard Bank documents with a view to preparing the reports or documents required for the project, in compliance with Bank rules of procedure.

  1. SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS :

Although the list is not comprehensive, the Consultant will be responsible for the following assignments :

  • Provide technical advice to the Bank Group on transport sector projects (roads / highways, ports, airports, waterways and railways, etc.) ;
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams of experts in the formulation, preparation, appraisal, evaluation of projects / studies ;
  • contribute to carrying out studies in the field of transport, including general resource planning so as to ensure an optimal contribution to development objectives; advise the country on the preparation, organization and conduct of studies; review progress reports of studies; review and supervise the work of the consultants hired by the borrowers / donors to carry out the studies ;
  • supervise projects, including playing an important role in monitoring the progress of projects; supervise and monitor the procurement of goods, works and services in accordance with Bank rules in this area; analyze the bidding documents and the recommendations made as to the award of contracts; review the contract documents; ensure that the country prepares PCRs upon project completion ;
  • Participate in Bank missions to assess overall project performance, have discussions with country authorities, and collect data for the preparation of the project completion report; advise the Bank Group on lessons learned from projects to guide future interventions in countries ;
  • Participate in the management of fiduciary responsibilities including procurement, and ensuring compliance with the Bank guidelines and the provisions of loans and grants agreements ;
  • Review projects progress reports and provide relevant comments and guidance to the borrower in order to speed up projects implementation ;
  • Participate in dialogue with various donors in the Country in the sector, and outline areas of common interest for future funding ;
  • Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and co-financing where appropriate ;
  • Represent the Bank in various meetings/workshop as directed by the Country Manager and the Task Manager ;
  • Organize and conduct post-reviews in coordination with the Task Manager.

  1. REPORTING :

For the mission the Consultant will be required to :

  • Prepare requests for the opinion of the Bank Management in accordance with the guidelines of the Bank ;
  • Prepare reports on reviews, highlighting the extent to which Bank guidelines were followed by the EA in the process ;
  • Prepare memo to the Bank management with recommendation for Bank objection/no-objection in accordance with the Bank Delegation of Authority Matrix ;
  • Draft communication to the EA on Bank decision on the review of their procurement documents.

  1. DURATION : 

The total duration of the assignment is expected to be Six (6) months.

Partager