[sustran] f EOI for Transport Advisor (International Experience), CASE Project, DTCB, Dhaka.

[eric britton]

On Behalf Of Md. Saniul Alam
Sent: Tuesday, 01 February, 2011 08:20
To: UTSG at JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: [UTSG] Extension of submission date of EOI for Transport Advisor (International Experience), CASE Project, DTCB, Dhaka.

Dear All,

The date for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) for Transport Advisor has been extended due to unavoidable circumstances and a new date for submission has been scheduled on 22-02-2011 . However, all other terms and conditions of the tender will remain unchanged.  Interested applicants are requested to apply. For, new applicants a brief description about the service is given below.

A public transport advisor will be appointed in Dhaka Transport Coordination Board, Ministry of communication.The Project director of Clean Air and Sustainable Environment Project (DTCB component) now invites eligible applicants for the post of Transport Advisor. The service is expected to commence in March 2011 at Dhaka, Bangladesh for 12 months. Please see the EOI for details.


On behalf of the Project Director,
Md. Saniul Alam
Junior Technical Consultant
(Transport Modeler)
CASE Project, DTCB.     
                                                         



Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) For Transport Advisor (International Experience)


The People�s Republic of Bangladesh received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Clean Air and Sustainable Environment (CASE) Project to be implemented by Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB), Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) and Department of Environment (DOE) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payment for the provision of consultancy services for the DTCB by hiring a Transport Advisor (International Experience).

2. Objective

The Consultant will be required to provide advisory services to DTCB for strengthening its capacity to become functionally effective as a planning entity and coordinating body for public transport in Dhaka city toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Strategic Transport Plan (STP) approved by the Government. STP is the long term strategic plan for the greater Dhaka area where different projects are identified and phased program of works in four 5 year stages over next 20 years.

3. Scope of Services

Transport Advisor (TA) will specifically be responsible for the following functions:
(i) Advise DTCB on planning and policy issues on urban transport sector for Greater Dhaka Area.
(ii) Prepare policy paper on urban transport issues
(iii) Assist the Project Director of CASE Project (DTCB part) to manage the BRT feasibility study, the network Design Study and the detailed design of the BRT, and other public transport studies as needed; this will include monitoring the timeliness of execution, reviewing reports to ensure quality of the deliverable, etc.
(iv) Review and provide inputs to the activities of the other consultancy services on public transport and regulatory issues
(v) Review the franchising proposal and advise DTCB
(vi) Prepare necessary documents in transport related issues including environmental as when required by DTCB
(vii) Provide in house training to DTCB staff as well as staff from other transport agencies on relevant aspects of public transport system/planning.
(viii) Carry out the above services in the best interest of the government with reasonable care, skill and diligence with sound engineering, administrative and financial practices; and
(ix) Coordinate tasks with other members/consultants in the DTCB.

4. Qualification and Experience

The Transport Advisor (TA) should have at least a Master degree in Transport Planning/ Transport Engineering.
� He/She should have effective work on international projects for a period of no less than 10 years, of which at least 2 years are directly related of the following areas:
a. Institutional strengthening of urban transport planning and coordination agencies and
b. Mass Rapid Transit with particular reference to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
� Experience in project planning and system operations is necessary.
� Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues
� Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
� Knowledge on Procurement Guidelines of World Bank/Asian Development Bank or similar development partners will be preferred.
� Experience of working in developing countries with similar conditions and mixture of experiences of both developed and developing countries will be preferred.

5. The Project director now invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest on providing the services. Applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (complete CV with expected remuneration).

6. Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) will be available upon request from the address provided below either through email or in person.

7. The consultants will be selected using the selection of individual Consultants in accordance with current World Bank�s Consultants guidelines �Selection of individual and Employment of consultant By World Bank Borrowers May 2004, Revised October 2006 and May 2010�.

8. It is expected that the service will commence in March 2011 at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Duration of the consultancy services would be approximately 12 months over a period of 24 month or less which will be finalized during negotiation.

9. Expression of Interest (EOI) shall be submitted by 31st January, 2011 either in sealed envelop or through email sent to the Project Director, and clearly marked Expression of Interest for Transport Adviser.

10. The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all EOIs.



(Md. Anisur Rahman)
Project Director, PIU, DTCB,
Clean Air and Sustainable Environment (CASE) Project
Dhaka Transport Co-Ordination Board (DTCB)
Nagar Bhaban, Dhaaka, Bangladesh.
Telephone: +8802-9569262, Fax: +8802-9569262
Email: rahman2005 at gmail.com