CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CARRY OUT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT 2009/2010 UNDER ULGDP IN 19 CITIES

Source: World Bank — Urban Local Govt Development Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

 FOR

CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CARRY OUT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT 2009/2010 (2002 EFY) UNDER ULGDP IN 19 CITIES

FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

URBAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CREDIT NUMBER 4456-ET

PROJECT ID P101474

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Urban LocalGovernment Development Project (ULGDP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The service is to carry out annual performance assessment ( 2009/2010 or 2002EFY and mid-term review (MTR) under ULGDP in 19 cities. The assignment will take four months time starting from NOVEMBER,2010. The assessment will include but not limited to the following tasks.

• undertake an annual assessment of the performance of the ULGs againstthe performance indicators set out in this OM  as well as compliance with procurement and environment and social safeguard requirements Prepare proposal for fund allocation to 19 cities based on the results of the assessment
• Agree the results of the performance reviews and decisions to cities and regions before preparing the draft report
• Conduct workshop on the findings of the assessment
• Identify issues that help to improve the implementation of the project in 19 cities

The Urban Governance and  Capacity Building Office (UGCBO), of the Ministry of Ministry of Works and Urban Development now invites all eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures,description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions,availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with procedures set out in the World Bank Guidelines for Procurement of Consultants(Guidelines:  Selections of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers May 2004, Revised October 1; 2006 )

Interested Consultants may obtain further information from the address below during office hours, 8:30 A.M # 17:30 P.M from Monday to Thursday and  on Fridays are 8:30 A.M # 11:30 A.M and 13:30 P.M # 17:30 P.M.

Expressions of Interest must be delivered or sent by mail/courier, email or fax to the address below, not later than 22/10/2010, 17:30 P.M local time.