National or International Project Director under ANMDP,MoCI

About Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Job Summary

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan represented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) has applied for a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of Afghanistan New Market Development Project (ANMDP) and intends to apply part of the fund to cover the eligible payments under the Individual Consultancy Services contract for Project Director. The project is likely to commence from early June 2011.



The proposed contract will have a 3 months probationary period with the possibility of extension to a further two years.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Implementing Entity for this project will be the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) and a Project Management Unit (PMU) embedded in this Ministry will coordinate day-to-day project activities, reporting and auditing activities and ensure compliance with the procurement, disbursement and financial management policies and procedures of the Government and the World Bank as per the project Grant Agreement.

The Project Director selected for the assignment will lead the PMU to assist MoCI in (i) day-to-day coordination of activities related to the project implementation, including efficient project fiduciary management; (ii) monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation progress and reporting; (iii) interaction with Ministries, agencies and donors relevant to the project implementation, (iv) providing strategic advice to the Ministry on Private Sector Development, and (v) providing support to the Ministry on capacity building in project management.
The role of the Project Director will be to ensure efficient implementation of both project components, (i) Facility for New Market Development, and (ii) Technical Assistance to the Ministry.



The Consultant will also work closely with the Private Sector Development Directorate and will report to the Minister or any other senior officials assigned by him in the following areas:



(i) day-to-day coordination of activities related to the project implementation, including efficient project fiduciary management;



· Manage the daily work of the Project Management Unit (PMU), including administrative issues;

· Coordinate annual work plan of the Ministry with the Heads of Departments;

· Coordinate and support to develop the Project Management Plan (PMP);

· Keep the plan updated and monitor the key implementation and results indicators;

· Oversee financial management, ensuring that the budget expenditures are up-to-date and comply with financial rules;

· Oversea the elaboration and updates of the Procurement Plan and Project Budget according to the project activities;

· Ensure implementation and compliance with the provisions of the legal agreements between the MoCI and World Bank (WB) and with the Project Operation Manual;

· Oversee procurement, leading the process of preparation of Terms of References for selection of Consultants, specifications for procurement of goods and services, and participating in evaluation of proposals;

· Closely liaise with the supervisory donor (World Bank) on project implementation matters;

(ii) monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation progress and reporting

· Coordinate to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation framework and implementation process;

· Monitoring and reporting on activities of other donors and how they complement each other;

· Developing and presenting quarterly progress reports and other supporting reports as the need may arise;

(iii) interaction with Ministries, agencies and donors relevant to the project implementation

· Helping MoCI to establish, where needed, and maintain relations and communications with the partners and government officials;

(iv) providing strategic advice to the Ministry on Private Sector Development

· Analyze information and data related to private sector development and economic growth to provide strategic guidance on key private sector development issues;

· Provide high level technical support to Private Sector Development programs, project design/analysis and other planning and implementation related works;

· Provide technical advice and guidance to enable stakeholders (including the PSD cluster) to define priorities to address private sector development in Afghanistan, in line with the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) and the National Priority Program (NPP, in particular the “"Integrated Trade and SME Support Facility Program" NPP);

· Contribute to a dynamic process that assists private sector development stakeholders to think outside of the box, encourage difficult choices if needed, and assist in developing and implementing cutting edge programs;

· Liaise, as appropriate and desired by the Minister, with various donors, governmental organizations and private sector organization to solicit feedback on private sector development plans.



(v) providing support to the Ministry on capacity building in project management


· Training and coaching of the staff in the PMU as per the Project Operational Manual;



· Strengthening of project management system at the Ministry,



The Project Director will also fulfill other ad-hoc duties as may be requested by the Ministry Senior Officials the broader area of capacity development

Job Requirements

â–  BA, Bsc in public administration, management, economics, or related field is required, Masters degree is preferred;
â–  Professional experience working on policy design, policy analysis, policy development is required;
â–  A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in coordination or management of large or critical development projects;
â–  A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in supporting private sector development;
â–  Previous experience in under developed or conflict-affected environments;
â–  Good understanding of best practice in international development and capacity building;
â–  Excellent team leadership and team-working skills, a real team-player, well-organized, excellent project management and coordination skills, good communicator, excellent presentation and writing skills;
â–  Good general computer skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Submission Guideline

MOCI invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services outlined above. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV, brochures, and description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions and relevant references).



A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in section V of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (revised in January 2011).



Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below before 1600 hours on 15th September, 2011.



Afghanistan Reconstruction and Development Services (ARDS), Ministry of Economy, 4th Floor and 5th Floor, Malik Asghar Square, Kabul, Afghanistan
E-mail: ards.procurement@ards.org.af
Mobiles: 0799385712, 0774855775

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