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)

Loan No: L0378A

Project Manager [Local] 

The Government of Maldives (GoM) has received financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 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 Project Manager 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 other highly contagious and transmissible diseases 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 transmission of COVID-19 and other highly contagious and transmissible diseases combined with activities that strengthen the health system’s capacity for disease management.

The objective of this consultancy is to conduct and coordinate the project management activities and procurement activities of the project in accordance with the AIIB Procurement policy, Procurement Instructions for Recipients (PIR), and Maldives Public Finance Guidelines. The consultant should ensure that the work by GoM staff and consultants are in conformity with the objectives of the project and is carried out according to the project documents.

The MoH wishes to contract a Project Manager who will assist the project team for the overall day to day management and coordination of the project. The Project Manager is expected to report to assigned focal point at the Ministry of Health. The Project Manager will also closely liaise with the Task Team from the AIIB and other stakeholders.

This consultancy is expected to commence in June 2025. The contract duration is for the period up to 31^st December 2026. Upon signing of the contract, 3 months shall be counted as the probationary period. The contract shall be renewed based on performance, need, and funding.

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. Short listed candidates must bring the original certificates while coming to the interview. The shortlisting criteria are:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management or suitable equivalency.
• Minimum 7 years of Management experience or suitable equivalency.
• Experience in Multilateral Development Bank funded projects.
• Knowledge and experience in national and/or international procurements including familiarity with the Public Finance Law (2006) and Public Finance Regulations (2009) will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in using software applications such as, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills in presenting, discussing, and resolving difficult issues and have the ability to work efficiently and effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good written and oral Dhivehi and English communication skills.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section II of the Bank’s Procurement Instructions for Recipients (PIR), setting forth the Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

The individual will be selected based on Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants (OCSIC), in accordance with the procedures set out in the 'The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s Procurement Instructions for Recipients (PIR).

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 e-mail) by no later than 1300 hoursMaldivian time on 18^th June 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project

Ministry of Health

Sosun Magu, Male’

Republic of Maldives

Tel:(960)3014407

E-mail: [email protected]