Expression of Interest - Details
- Eoi Name:
- Consulting Services - Contracts Manager
- Pack #:
- GH-MZIC-328361-CS-INDV
- Post Date:
- 03rd February, 2023
- Submit Date:
- 24th February, 2023
- Tender Cat:
- Consultancy Services
- Agency:
- Ministry of Works and Housing
- Industry:
- Construction
- Description:
- The Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The project is being implemented through five interrelated Components, namely: 1. Climate Resilient Drainage and Flood Mitigating Activities 2. Solid Waste Management Capacity Improvements; 3. Participatory Upgrading of Targeted Flood Prone Low-Income Communities and Local Government Support; 4. Project Management; and 5. Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC)-COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project
Objectives of the Assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is to provide overall support to the Project PIU, PCU, PSU and the project as a whole in technical aspects, procurement and contract management, social and environmental safeguards, health and safety of project related activities and monitoring; and to assist MWH PIU, PSU and PCU in identifying major issues with project implementation, proposing solutions and in reporting on project progress to MWH and World Bank as required.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the hiring of a consultant through a framework agreement to provide Technical Assistance (TA) from an individual consultant through Framework Agreement to support the core Ministry’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU), PCU and PSU staff.
The assignment is expected to start in March, 2023.
The duration of the assignment is 12 months. The level of effort is 6 staff-months.
The Ministry of Works and Housing now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
Contract Manager
The Contracts Manager shall have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualification
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering, Building Technology or related discipline
• Master's Degree in Procurement, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration or related discipline
• Must be a member of a duly recognized professional body
General Professional Experience
• At least 10 (ten) years professional working experience
• At least 5 (five) years’ experience in procurement and contract management of infrastructure related projects.
• Proven international experience (experience working on assignments outside country of origin, preferably in developing countries)
• At least 8 years of field working experience in varied urban infrastructure projects
Specific Professional Experience
• Participation in at least three (3) projects involving procurement and contract management including at least one donor supported project (preferably the World Bank, EU or AfDB) in the past 10 (ten) years
• Experience working in West Africa with at least one (1) assignment/project completed in Ghana
• Previous experience in working on a project(s) in slum communities;
• Knowledge of international Forms of Contract is essential and familiarity with managing contracts in Ghana would be an advantage.
Language skills
• Excellent written and spoken English, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills.
Facilities to be Provided by the Client
The Project Implementing Units and the Project Coordinating Unit will provide one set of relevant reports, drawings, maps and contract documents in its custody that are related to specific task assigned and all relevant available information to the Consultant.
Reporting and remuneration
The Consultant will report to the Project Coordinator, GARID Project Coordinating Unit. Remuneration will be on a Time-based contract.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Framework Agreement for Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
- Source of Funds:
- World Bank
- Region:
- Greater Accra
- District:
- Accra Metropolitan District
- Contact Person:
- The Project Coordinator, Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, Project Coordinating Unit Public Works Department Head Office, No. 6 Valco Drive, Ministries, Accra
- Email :
- tenders@garid-accra.com
- Tel :
- 0204352808
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