eConsultant2: Economist in Agricultural Production Systems in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Deadline: 12-Jul-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Scope of Services and Responsibilities
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1. Collect data from agricultural producers (farmers and aggregators) on fruits, vegetables and dairy in the project areas in Kyrgyzstan (with focus on dairy in Issyk Kul region), Tajikistan and Uzbekistan;
2. Analyze the existing situation with farmers on their available resources (land, crops, machinery, equipment, inputs, supply, finance, etc);
3. Map existing management practices and processes (planting, harvesting, storage, feeding, milking, housing, etc.), determine advantages and disadvantages in each practice and process;
4. Conduct market and field research to identify alternative, economically advantageous management options;
5. Analyze the economics of proposed management and production options;
6. Together with the team of international and local consultants, test proposed management options under the local conditions for the economic viability that would lead to the reduced cost and increased output;
7. Source alternative suppliers of inputs, equipment and machinery available in the market;
8. Monitor implementation process and undertake necessary actions to gain results;
9. Work with team of international and local consultants to coordinate research and recommendations;

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eConsultant2: Rwanda PPP Support Program

Deadline: 11-Jul-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of the activity is to hire a firm to support the Government of Rwanda to:PPPs

  • Develop sector PPP strategies and guidelines;
  • Create a PPP projects database;
  • Identify a pipeline of potential, viable PPP projects, and deliver a series of concept notes for 10 of the most promising projects;
  • Develop and deliver a sensitization program for PPP, including training for decision makers and technical staff involved in PPP transactions, and the and the private sector, and advanced Project Finance financial modeling training.

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eConsultant2: Feasibility study of PV hybridization of diesel-based mini-grids in Niger

Deadline: 13-Jul-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The assignment output is expected to inform the Government of Niger, NIGELEC and the AfricaWorld Bank for the design of a World Bank-financed project component that aims to hybridize with PV and expand access to electricity in some of the existing micro-grids (centres isolés) operated by NIGELEC in throughout Niger.
The selected consultant firm will conduct a phased feasibility study of the potential options for hybridization and expanding access to electricity (households, businesses, etc.) of these mini-grids. Options for hybridization may include PV and options for storage capacity during night hours (batteries or diesel). After a first screening of the potential of the mini-grids to be hybridized and agreed technology option, the Consultant will conduct the feasibility studies (including demand assessments) of the selected mini-grids.

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TOR for Risk Resiliency and Sustainability Program Project Development

Deadline:  28-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of this assignment is to support the GoP in the formulation of the RRSP program through the technical and logistic preparation of the development of the Business Case & Knowledge, Scope, Content & Approach, Execution Processes & Modalities, Monitoring & Evaluation Framework, and Consultative Process.
The firm will liaise between the GoP and the World Bank and other Development Partners through close interaction and engagement with the inter-agency RRSP Steering Committee and the inter-agency Technical Working Groups and DENR Program Development Secretariat.

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Get connected with Latin-America & Caribbean

Accessing and finding tenders are one of the most time consuming activities when trying to work with financial institutions like the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). That is why the IDB has created the ConnectAmericas platform. The platform not only allows you to see the IDB tenders but also tenders from other Latin American & Caribbean companies who are looking for overseas partners.REDES SOCIALES BID

With the slogan “Take the world with your hands”, the goal of the platform is to foster the internationalization of companies, in particular Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by providing contacts, content (tenders), and financing options.

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eConsultant2: Preparation of a National Electrification Strategy and Plan for Mozambique

Deadline: 08-Apr-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Government of Mozambique has asked for Bank support to assist them in defining India Energyand implementing a National Electrification Strategy that enshrines the sustainable development of the energy sector. The consultant is intended to provide analysis and policy advice tailored to the specific needs of Mozambiques energy sector. The work is expected to describe the current institutional and operation model, identify its strengths and weaknesses and generate solid sector diagnostics and identify practicable action plans to consolidate and operationalize reforms and ultimately help achieving the fast while sustainable electricity access for the Mozambican people.

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eConsultant2: Options Paper on Power Sector Development in Mozambique

Deadline: 08-Apr-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Government of Mozambique (GoM) together with Electricidad de Mozambique (EdM) Energy Indiahave a variety of power generation projects to drive its power sector development and take advantage of trading opportunities arising in the region. The GoM recognizes that its challenge is to maximize the net benefits to the country from power generation development by:
a. Maximizing revenue inflows over time from export projects while still attracting high quality developers;
b. Ensuring that domestic energy needs are effectively met; and
c. Minimizing the risks and costs of power generation projects by effective selection, prioritization, contracting, management, and enforcement.

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eConsultant2:Capacity building training workshop on GLOBALG.A.P. for fruit and vegetables

Deadline: 09-Mar-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

IFC is procuring a Consulting Firm to organize and deliver one two-day capacity building Ethiopia agtraining workshop for up to 15 participants about the Standard of Good Agricultural Practice, GLOBALG.A.P. Version 5 for fruit and vegetables in Moldova. The workshop will cover GLOBALG.A.P. General regulations, All farm base, Farm management (soil, water and inputs), Documentation, and Staff Training modules and will be conducted with use of case studies to facilitate the learning. The content of the workshop should reflect the needs of local market participants, which have limited knowledge and experience in GLOBALG.A.P.
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eConsultant2: Capacity Development Support for Improved Rural Sanitation in Bangladesh

Deadline: 02-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank will hire a consulting firm with _DSC8237experience on rural sanitation particularly on sanitation marketing to work in collaboration with PKSF (Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation) and their 20 MFI partners to (1) support the capacity building of MFI partners; (2) capacity development of the local sanitation entrepreneurs; and (3) market promotion and demand creation among poorer households.

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