REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST   

(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)

Republic of Maldives

Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (COVID-19 ERHSPP)

Grant No: D595-MV, Loan No: 6591-MV, Loan No: L0378A

WB Ref No: [MV-MOH-278180-CS-CQS]

Transport Specialist [Local]

The Government of Maldives (GoM) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank under the Fast Track COVID-19 Facility (FTCF) towards the cost of the Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (COVID-19 ERHSPP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of these funds towards payments under the contract for a Transport Specialist for this project implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

The objective of the COVID-19 ERHSPP is to respond to and mitigate the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Maldives. The objective will be achieved through the implementation of activities that support further prevention of COVID-19 transmission combined with activities that strengthen the health system’s capacity for disease management. Both approaches are essential to the immediate response and will serve the dual purpose of simultaneously strengthening the health system beyond the current crisis for the medium term.

The primary objective of the Transport Specialist is to provide technical/engineering input for procurement of marine vessels, and inspect and monitor the marine vessels during the design, construction, delivery and testing stage.

This consultancy is expected to commence in March 2022. The assignment is anticipated to be completed within a period of 12 months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at Government Gazette website (https://www.gazette.gov.mv/).

The Ministry of Health now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide Expression of interest, a CV including information that demonstrates that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services, documents supporting the candidate’s qualifications and experience, reference letters, and the copy of ID card/Passport.

The Qualification Requirements for the Consultant are:

a)      A Master’s degree in Maritime Technology, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a field relevant to the assignment.

b)      Must have professional work experience of minimum seven (07) years in a field relevant to the assignment.

c)      Experience in the design and manufacture or inspection and audits of similar vessels will be an added advantage.

d)     Sound knowledge of design and construction standards of marine vessels.

e)      Excellent command of English with proven communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

f)       Able to work for extended periods without direct supervision.

g)      Familiar with the legal framework and procedures related to marine vessel design.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph, 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:

3.17 Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:

d. Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants), that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower, that is directly or indirectly involved in any part of:

i. the preparation of the TOR for the assignment;

ii. the selection process for the contract; or

iii. the supervision of the contract, may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.

The individual will be selected based on the qualification and experience, in accordance with the procedures set out in the 'The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Project Financing- Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 as per the Financing Agreement of the project.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (0800 to 1400 hours).

Expressions of interest must be delivered with the above-mentioned documents in a written form to the address below (by mail, or by e-mail) by no later than 1300 hoursMaldivian time on 9th  March 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project,

Project Management Unit, Administration Division

 Ministry of Health

        Sosun Magu, Male’

        Republic of Maldives

        Tel:(960)3014443, (960)3014451

        E-mail : [email protected]