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eC2: Natural Hazard Assessment for the Reconstruction of Critical Transport Infrastructure

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Deadline: 21-Jun-2018 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

KUTEI (Kabul Urban Transport Effciency Improvment)

The World Bank provides technical assistance to the Government of Myanmar to support technical solutions for Chin State by hiring an international consulting firm to prepare a hazard and vulnerability assessment for road rehabilitation to inform planned investments under the Myanmar Floods and Landslides Emergency Recovery Project in Chin State in Myanmar. The overall objective of the assignment is to contribute to the increase of capacities of the relevant ministries and agencies of the Government of Myanmar in the adoption of appropriate natural hazard assessment approaches in designing transport and infrastructure. The activity will (i) help provide technical solutions on geohazards specifically for Kalay Hakha road; (ii) draw out lessons along the above process, including data gaps and recommend solutions for improvement; (iii) and provide capacity building for the Ministry of Construction on this practice. The assignment is expected to be completed within the period of an estimated six months upon mobilization.

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eC2: BEY Airport – Technical Consultant

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Airport_PPPDeadline: 21-Jun-2018 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 

IFC PPP Transaction Advisory has been retained by the Lebanons High Council for Privatization and PPP (HCP) to act as lead advisor on attracting private investment through a Public-Private Partnership for the expansion of the Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY Airport). IFC will provide advisory services to HCP to engage the private sector to optimize the operations of the existing facilities of the BEY Airport in order to solve the current capacity constraints, as well as operate and maintain the airside and landside facilities. The future operator shall also develop new facilities through a phased approach over the term of the contract to cope with the forecasted increase in passenger traffic and cargo over the next few decades.

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eC2: Myanmar Distributed Generation Scoping Study

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Deadline: 28-Jun-2018 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) energy

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking consultancy services to undertake an analysis of the current market and key barriers for distributed clean power generation solutions in Myanmar. This study will primarily focus on the potential for distributed PV solutions providing power to clients on a commercially viable scale, including both grid-connected and off-grid facilities. In particular, it should focus on the market for commercial and industrial customers, rather than minigrids or other residential applications. The result of this study will be an overview of the commercial and regulatory environment for these types of projects, and the potential business models that would be viable in the Myanmar context; as well as a market mapping of the main companies active in this space in Myanmar and potential customers that could serve as a pipeline of projects for suppliers and investors in the future.

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eC2: NATIONAL HEALTH FACILITY SURVEY (NHFS) IN NIGERIA

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Deadline: 20-Jun-2018 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The consultant will conduct facility surveys at primary health facilities and referral secondary hospitals using the methodology approved by the World Bank in the selected sample facilities. These surveys will be in approximately 3,300 randomly selected facilities in total, with a minimum of 90 facilities in each of the 36 states and the FCT. The survey instrument comprises 5 modules. The survey firm will work with World Bank Consultants and FMOH staff to review the survey instruments, training materials and field manual; program electronic devices for data collection; deploy trained enumerators and supervisors for field work using CAPI; provide supervision and oversight over data entry and ensure compliance with quality standards; produce full clean database of the survey information; and full report and presentation summarizing the results using an agreed outline.

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Newsletter June 2018: A Sustainable Future

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untitled.jpgWe are excited to bring you the June 2018 edition of the NL4WorldBank newsletter, A Sustainable Future which was published the on the 7th of June.

In this edition we feature a story about the Institute for Future of Living which signed an MoU with the World Bank India. The goal of this partnership is to create a strong partnership to support global Smart City development in conjunction with implementing the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

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Gains in Financial Inclusion, Gains for a Sustainable World

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financial-inclusion-genderMary Banda in Zambia runs a small restaurant in one of Lusaka’s oldest markets. Before she learned that financial services could make the way she did business easier, her profits were low. But today, her profits have increased, both because she banks her money and because she uses mobile money transfer services.

Using financial services has simplified managing her business and increased profits. And business proceeds now pay her children’s school fees.

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eC2: Developing a Unitary Human Resources Management System within the Public Administration in Romania

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Deadline: 18-Jun-2018 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

As part of the baseline diagnostic exercise and initial stakeholder exercise, a survey will be conducted with the aim of examining factors that influence HRM, and the attitudes and experiences of employees. In particular, the survey will focus on issues that are priority areas of reform for the government (e.g. the recruitment process, competencies, and performance management). The data collected through the survey will allow to investigate the main HRM issues that the public administration is currently facing through quantitative and qualitative analyses.

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Building safer, more inclusive, and more resilient cities

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Cities are where most people live and most economic activity takes place. Cities bring opportunities, but not equally for all residents. A lack of access, rights, and opportunities for people within cities undermines the positive role cities can play. 

 

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Brenden Jongman: Young Professional – Disaster Risk Management

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BrendenWhat is your role within the World Bank?

I work in the field of disaster risk management. Global economic losses from disasters such as floods, cyclones, droughts and earthquakes exceeded US$300 billion in 2017, which made this the most costly year on record. The poorest people are often hit hardest by such events, because they often live in low-lying areas in less robust housing, and have limited capacity to recover from financial shocks. The Disaster Risk Management practice in the World Bank aims at reducing the impacts of disasters on poor and vulnerable people around the world. We assist countries in disaster risk reduction (such as dikes, drainage, land-use planning and earthquake-resistant building construction), response and recovery after events, and financial solutions to help buffer the economic impact. I work in the Africa regional team, mainly focusing on Madagascar, Mozambique and the Seychelles. In Madagascar, for example, we are working with the Government to reduce flood risk and improve urban living conditions in the nation’s capital.

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Call to join the Young Professionals Program (YPP)

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WebThe application for the 2019 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program will be open from June 14 to July 31, 2018 (midnight EST).

Check out the Facebook Live: Q&A with World Bank Young Professionals Program for useful tips and information.

Eligibility – Program Features – Selection Cycle – Application Process

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group.

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