REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) Full-time National Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – LA-MSMEPA-3.4.10-CS-INDV

msme-a2f-esr ຂ່າວສຳຄັນ

Ministry of Industry and Commerce

MSME Promotion Agency      

 

MSME Access to Finance Emergency Support and Recovery Project – MSME A2F-ESR

Project no. P174169

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

 

Full-time National Consultant

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

REF:  LA-MSMEPA-3.4.10-CS-INDV

 

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Lao PDR received financing support from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) to implement MSME A2F-ESR Project (FY2021-2025), which will provide long-term funding sources for Financial Sector, specifically Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) to provide long-term credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to overcome the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency (MSMEPA), Ministry of Industry and Commerce will be the Executing Agency (EA) for MSME A2F ESR Project. A project management team formed was under MSMEPA to provide overall project supervision, coordination, and monitoring. The project has included three components: (i) Emergency and Recovery Line of Credit to MSMEs; (ii) Strengthening BOL Capacity to Supervise PCG Facility; (iii) Technical Assistance and Project Management.

 

As part of Component 3 above, MSMEPA is seeking an experienced full-time National Consultant to fill the position of a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E) for the MSME A2F-ESR Project. The Consultant will assist PMU/MSMEPA in managing and coordinating M&E activities. The objective of which is collect and analysis accurate information related to Project activities to demonstrate the progress and the impacts of the Project, as well as to build the capacity of government and key stakeholders/beneficiaries on M&E. The assignment will be full-time basis, in the period 24 months including the 6 months probations and can be extended by MSMEPA as required, based on performance and project needs. Full TOR can be accessed at the MSMEPA’s website: http://msmepa.org/vacancies/

 

In order to qualify for this position, the candidate shall meet the following experience and competence requirements:

• At least a Bachelor Degree in economics, business management or related field;
• A minimum of 5 years works experience in relevant development work at the national level in providing advice and hands-on experience the information management, monitoring, and evaluating results, including log-frame M&E systems and in Development projects (previous experience in both development projects related to SMEs capacity building, and experience in the working with banks will be advantaged);
• Experience in foreign funded development projects is preferable;
• Knowledge of relevant research and analytical approaches in sector analysis and market assessments, M&E system and key M&E and Information Management methodologies;
• Knowledge of SME promotion practices and policies;
• Demonstrated skills in research design, specifically for impact evaluation for development projects;
• Familiarity with the relevant Government procedures and regulations is an asset;
• Ability to read and write excellent English, draft reports in English for regular and continuous presentations to Project Management, Government agencies, World Bank etc;
• Ability to interact with staff in the relevant agencies;
• High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, email and the internet;
• Strong communication skills and good interpersonal relations.

 

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018, under Individual Consultants (IC) selection method. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the said Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

 

The MSME A2F-ESR now invites interested applicants to submit the express of interest and provide information indicating that you are qualified to perform the services (curriculum vitae with expressions of interest and references). Interested Applicants may obtain further information at the address below. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below or no later than January 29, 2024, 16:00 o’clock (submissions via email are also acceptable). Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Attn:  Dr. Bounpheng Sibounheung, Director General/Project Director

Contact number: +856 21 414064; Email: bp.sibounheung@gmail.com

Cc: psengkeo99@gmail.com; sith.itc@hotmail.com;

sheena.cbb@outlook.com; kinnakoneck@gmail.com;

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency, Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Phonexay Rd, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, P.O. Box 474