This assignment is to review the existing situation in post-disaster damage information collection and prepare a conceptual design for an improved tool and IT architecture. This assignment is for two phases: (i) to evaluate existing damage assessment and data collection methodologies as well as provide an overview of new and innovative tools and methodologies for improving damage data collection, their experiences and challenges; and (ii) to develop the conceptual design for an improved solution, including generic specifications and model architecture, and the customized specifications for Armenia to move into implementation. This assignment will design the infrastructure and variables for a generic version of such a tool which can be customized to countries around the world and different applications. It will also develop the customization for this tool to the context of Armenia, as well as the roadmap to move into implementation. The current focus in terms of natural hazards should be on tropical cyclones, floods, landslides, and earthquakes. In a later phase, other natural hazards may be added.
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eC2:Sector Diagnostic in Bangladesh Industrial Sector for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Deadline: 30-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
This study shall address the issues on market barriers, technology barrier, financing barrier, policy barriers, etc. Characteristics of the study will examine to the influence towards investment, saving and expected gains for each sector, and successful adaption of the program. The study should recommend on the role of the IFC advisory services in near future for the sector and techno-commercial feasibility of the program.
eC2: Market Study for Green Building Finance in Indonesia and Vietnam
Deadline: 18-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
IFC is looking to hire a consultant firm to conduct a market study to identify challenges and opportunities as well as potential stakeholders of green financing products in both Indonesia and Vietnam (Consultant). This market study should be carried out with the objective to identify opportunities/feasibility for advisory services and investments by IFC relating to financing for green buildings in Indonesia and Vietnam. The study shall provide (1) an overview of the market, including status quo and challenges; and (2) feasible opportunities, especially ones where IFC can invest or engage.
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eC2: ENERCA – From recovery to sustainability strategy
Deadline: 02-Oct-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The primary objectives of the assignment is to identify the actions necessary for ENERCA to achieve its recovery and development objectives and to secure private sector participation for its management. Five activities are envisaged at this stage: (i) Diagnostic and establishment of baseline indicators to monitor ENERCA performances (ii) Establishment of target indicators to be achieved in a three to five years horizon; (iii) Development of a financial plan for ENERCA; (iv) Development of a business plan for ENERCA including key actions to be implemented in a 3 to 5 year horizon. (v) Development different business development paths for ENRCA over the long term. Fluency in French is essential to carry out the assignment.
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eC2:BASELINE DATA COLLECTION FOR THE DCM SHRIRAM CONSOLIDATED LIMITED (DSCL) PROJECT INDIA
Deadline: 18-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
The external firm is to conduct the following:
Step 1: Brief desk review of existing project documents and external documents that are identified as relevant. The end result of this will lead to the inception report which provides a detailed plan for completion of the assignment
Step 2: Hiring and training of enumerators with IFC Staff and DSCL Staff invited to attend (attendance will be at the discretion of IFC and DSCL)
Step 3: Finalization of questionnaire: review and translation as well as pilot testing of questionnaire which can be done as part of enumerator training
Step 4: Data collection in the field which will include capturing of GPS data points through tablet (CAPI) technology (GPS data points need to be taken at the respondents home or farm.)
Step 5: Code and clean data set prior to transmission to IFC
Step 6: Allow time (7 business days) for IFC to conduct quantitative analysis.
Step 7: Synthesize the analysis completed by IFC into a report for the client
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eC2: Gender and Energy Consultant Ethiopia Energy Program
Deadline: 18-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
EEU has adopted a Womens Affairs Policy and Procedures to guide the institutions actions on gender mainstreaming. Informed by the National Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines developed by the MoWCYA, the stated policy objective is to realize preferred gender equality system [sic] and protect human rights of women employees in the institution. It is applicable to all functional units and employees of the EEU. EEU has also recognizes how the energy sector can contribute towards the gender targets outlined in GTP II and has aligned its gender actions accordingly. In addition, Power Africa has recently completed a report on Integrating Gender into EEU: A Mapping and Needs Assessment which is also expected to guide proposed gender actions.
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eC2: FIRM TO SUPPORT BANK DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Deadline: 13-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
IFCs Digital Financial Services (DFS) program in Africa aims to increase access to financial services by providing Financial Institutions (FIs) with capacity building, technical assistance and helping them adopt best practices. IFC has entered in agreement with a leading African bank to deliver a Digital Bank Transformation project commencing in September 2017. IFC is seeking to recruit a firm, with demonstrable hands-on experience guiding institutions through a digital transformation to support the banks transition team to adopt agile techniques in product development and to facilitate a start-up culture that reinforces innovation, efficiency and constant change.
eC2: Lighting Africa – PAYG Market Attractiveness Index
Deadline: 12-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
IFC has supported development of the off-grid sector through a series of programs including Lighting Africa. To help broaden the reach of the PAYG business model, IFC is seeking the services of a firm to develop a Market Attractiveness Index that will provide PAYG companies with a diverse set of variables and market related information to inform their market expansion strategies for numerous countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Index will provide the necessary strategic framework for decision-making about market entry into new countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
eC2: Firm consultancy for Strengthening of the PPP framework in Madagascar
Deadline: 19-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The ultimate objective of this activity is to improve the legislative, institutional, financial and technical framework to enable private investment and accelerate the PPP program in Madagascar. By strengthening the PPP framework, the support will put in place the foundation for Madagascar to more effectively develop and realize the benefits of PPPs. This support will include building institutions capacity and increasing political buy-in and ownership by strengthening the political, legal, and regulatory frameworks, managing associated risks, and enhancing transparency and accountability.
eC2: Global Partnership for Education: Capacity review of country level operating model and Education Sector Investment Case
Deadline: 07-Sep-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
GPEs new Financing and Funding Framework (FFF) calls for enhancement of GPEs core funding mechanisms, through a focus on both improved operational efficiency and innovative approaches to mobilizing greater levels of resources from DCPs and development partners.

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