Coordinating the Bank"s TC Projects Related to Corporate Governance in Ukraine (Украина - Тендер #977307) | ||
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Страна: Украина (другие тендеры и закупки Украина) Организатор тендера: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Номер конкурса: 977307 Дата публикации: 12-01-2017 Источник тендера: Европейский банк реконструкции и развития |
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Ukraine
Project number:67341
Funding source:Not Yet Determined
Contract type:Consultancy Services
Notice type:Invitation for expressions of interest (CSU)
Issue date:12 Jan 2017
Closing date:06 Feb 2017 at 11:00 London
Assignment Title: Assisting EBRD in strengthening coordination of EBRD"s efforts in the promotion of corporate governance reform in Ukraine.
Background: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD" or the "Bank") intends to retain the services of an individual expert (the "CG Coordinator" or the "Consultant")
to strengthen the effectiveness and coordination of EBRD"s efforts in the promotion of corporate governance reform in Ukraine both within the EBRD and with its clients, State authorities and
other stakeholders involved in the reforms.
The CG Coordinator will enhance the coordination of the Bank"s policy reform dialogue and policy advisory support in the EBRD"s on-going and future corporate governance-related work in Ukraine.
More specifically, the CG Coordinator will be tasked, among others, with:
1. Assisting with the coordination of EBRD"s participation in various corporate governance legislation and regulation-drafting efforts undertaken by the relevant Ukrainian authorities;
2. Advising the EBRD on key corporate governance challenges arising from specific acts being proposed by the relevant authorities;
3. Monitoring the implementation of the corporate governance legislative reform in Ukraine and informing the EBRD on its progresses and adherence to international standards;
4. Coordinating with the various EBRD"s departments on actions and positions to be taken concerning legislative drafts related to corporate governance reform in Ukraine;
5. Advising the Bank"s representatives participating in working groups with various State authorities on key corporate governance issues;
6. Helping coordinate the work of consultants retained on corporate governance-related projects in Ukraine and liaising with the consultants, the clients and the Bank to make sure that the work
by consultants is efficiently undertaken;
7. Assisting with the coordination of the work between the EBRD"s clients and relevant EBRD’s departments concerning the preparation of corporate governance action plans ("CGAPs") for the
EBRD"s investee companies in Ukraine; specifically, under the supervision of the corporate governance specialist in the Bank"s Legal Transition team ("LTT"):
- work on the preparation and negotiation of CGAPs;
- monitor the implementation of the measures set forth in CGAPs; and
- report to the EBRD on the implementation of the measures set forth in CGAPs;
8. When requested, participating in meetings related to the above issues.
9. Any other tasks that might be required by the Senior Counsel in LTT responsible for corporate governance.
The CG Coordinator shall be based at the EBRD Resident Office in Kiev with a working scheduled aligned with the workload and the ordinary office hours of the Resident Office.
The CG Coordinator shall prepare monthly and quarterly reports on his/her activities.
The CG Coordinator is expected to spend at least 25 working days at the EBRD Headquarters in London over the 24-month contract period.
At the start of the assignment, the CG Coordinator will spend 10 working days at the EBRD Headquarters in order to gain an understanding of the working methods and mandate of the LTT and the
Investment Climate and Governance Initiative (ICGI) team, and to establish relationships with the thematic and sector experts from across the Bank.
The CG Coordinator will then be expected to travel to London once every six months to coordinate with the project team and relevant EBRD specialists on the various elements of the work
programme. Travel cost have to be covered by the consultant, no additional travel budget will be provided.
Assignment Start Date and Duration: It is estimated that the assignment will begin early in 2017 and with an approximate duration of 24 months. Subject to business needs, availability of
further funding and consultant"s performance, the contract may be extended.
Cost Estimate for the Assignment: EUR 115,000; exclusive of VAT.
The consultant must determine whether any VAT would be chargeable on the services and the basis for that determination, without taking into consideration the Bank"s special status as an IFI and
state this to the Bank in their response to the Invitation for Expressions of Interest. To the extent that a consultant incurs input VAT on goods and services purchased in connection with the
provision of services (e.g. VAT on airline ticket) which is not otherwise recoverable by the consultant from the local tax authority, the gross cost to the consultant of such expenses shall be
treated as a reimbursable expense.
Funding Source: It is anticipated that the contract will be financed through the EBRD"s Technical Cooperation Funds Programme. Please note selection and contracting will be subject to the
availability of funding.
Eligibility: There are no eligibility restrictions.
Consultant Profile: Individual services are required. The CG Coordinator shall be an expert (independent expert or an expert nominated by a firm) with deep knowledge of the Ukrainian
legislative framework and proven experience in the analysis of corporate governance legislation and practices of state-owned enterprises, privately owned companies and banks, with the capacity
to develop recommendations in line with international standards and best practices.
The Consultant should have the following qualifications, experience and expertise:
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
• Law degree from a leading university and a post graduate degree from a leading university and/or professional experience on corporate governance or compliance, with preferably a
postgraduate degree in one of these subjects;
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance related legislation in Ukraine, best international practices and direct experience in dealing with corporate governance matters in Ukraine and
other countries, with deep understanding of the corporate governance challenges in Ukraine and experience working to address them;
• Experience in policy-related work, advising government officials would also be a distinct advantage;
• Ideally at least ten years of relevant work experience, including at least five years at senior level, preferably both in the public and private sectors;
• Good knowledge and experience of working with government organisations;
• Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian/ Russian and English including a demonstrated skill to draft legal documents in these languages.
Competencies and Personal Attributes
• Ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent project management skills and a proven track record of delivery of complex and politically sensitive reform projects;
• Ability to communicate orally effectively to a wide variety of audiences both within and outside of EBRD;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team;
• Creativity, ability to think outside the box, and a "can-do" attitude;
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills;
• Ability to handle pressure and work to challenging deadlines.
• Good organisational and multi-tasking skills;
• Attracted to the multicultural environment of EBRD as well as to the mission of the EBRD.
Submission Requirements: Interested consultants are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest. In order to determine the qualifications and competence of consulting firms seeking to
be shortlisted, the information submitted should include the following:
- CV (not exceeding 4 pages) which should include full descriptions of responsibilities carried out, not just a job title, including information on contracting entity/client, project
location/country, duration (mm/yy to mm/yy), expert months provided (if different from duration), main activities, objectives.
- Completed Consultant Declaration Form and Contact Sheet, the template for which is available from the following web-link: .
The above information should not exceed 10 pages excluding CVs and contact sheet.
The complete expression of interest (EoI) (including CVs, details of previous project and other relevant experience, Consultant Declaration and Contact Sheet) should be submitted, in English
electronically through e-Selection, to reach the Bank not later than the closing date. The expression of interest shall be one file (pdf). The EBRD reserves the right to reject applications of
individuals submitting more than one file.
The EBRD"s Contact Person:
Elena Kolodiy
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2JN
Tel: + 44 20 7338
Fax: +44 20 7338 7451
E-mail: kolodiyo@ebrd.com
Important Notes:
1. The selection will normally be made from responses to this notification only. Consultants will not be asked to submit a proposal. The highest-ranked Consultant
will be selected from a shortlist and invited to negotiate the contract, subject to availability of funding from an appropriate donor.
2. Services of an individual expert are sought. Consulting firms proposing individuals may apply but the evaluation will be based on the experience and expertise of the individual and not of the firm. For evaluation purposes firms wishing to nominate more than one candidate must submit each expert CV from an individual account in eSelection.
3. Following evaluation of the submissions, up to 7 of the highest rated individuals will be invited to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
4. The shortlist criteria are as follows:
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance related legislation in Ukraine, best international practices and direct experience in dealing with corporate governance matters in Ukraine and
other countries, with deep understanding of the corporate governance challenges in Ukraine and experience working to address them (50%);
• Interview to test the capacity to discuss complex corporate governance issues in English, Russian and Ukrainian (50%).
Interviews will be conducted via phone, skype or in person (in London HQ or in one of the Bank"s Resident Offices) to be conducted in both English, Russian and Ukrainian. Consultants should
note that the costs of attending interviews are not reimbursable by the Bank.