Catalyzing Entrepreneurship for Job Creation ( - Тендер #62999304)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P162835

• Project Title

Catalyzing Entrepreneurship for Job Creation

• Country

Egypt, Arab Republic of

• Notice No

OP00350994

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

EG-MSMEDA-485573-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Apr 17, 2025 05:00

• Published Date

Apr 09, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency

• Name

sandra joseph

• Address

Cairo

• City

• Province/State

Egypt, Arab Republic of

• Postal Code

• Country

Egypt, Arab Republic of

• Phone

0233365745

• Email

sandra.zaki@msmeda.org.eg

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Egypt

Catalyzing Entrepreneurship for job creation

Loan No./89510

Assignment Title: Hiring an individual legal consultant to draft legislative chapter in enterprise development law 152

Reference No: EG-MSMEDA-485573-CS-INDV

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the project of "Catalyzing Entrepreneurship for job creation", and intends to apply part of the proceeds for hiring an individual legal consultant to draft legislative chapter in enterprise development law 152

The consulting services (“the Services”) include hiring an individual legal consultant to draft legislative chapter in enterprise development law 152 in order to create an enabling legal and regulatory ecosystem that effectively supports the growth and development of the Egyptian start up ecosystem, addressing their unique challenges while promoting innovation, job creation and economic growth and provide on regulatory frameworks, incentives and dispute resolution mechanisms

The duration of the services will be 2 months from signing the legal agreement by both parties, renewable after satisfaction.

The assignment is expected to start on the May 1st , 2025.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.

• Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) now invites eligible national individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consultants should provide their updated and signed CVs demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Evaluation criteria:

Qualifications :

• University degree in law.

- Advanced Legal Studies ( Ph.D) – Preferably in corporate law, technology law, business law, or policy development.

Experiences:

• At least 20 years of experiences covers area of :
• Corporate and Startup Laws.
• Venture Capital & Investment Laws – Experience with funding mechanisms such as venture capital, angel investments, and crowdfunding.
• Legislative Drafting : Experience in writing laws, regulations, or policies in economic or technology sectors.
• Collaboration with government agencies, policymakers, or regulatory bodies
• Expertise in tax laws and labor laws.
• Demonstrate a strong Understanding of the Startup Ecosystem in both levels local and international.
• Experience with Startup Incubators/Accelerators – Exposure to startup environments and innovation hubs.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Excellent Writing and spoking Arabic and English
• Excellent report writing skills

-Bidding will be conducted through Individual consultant procedures as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” of September 2023

-In addition, please refer to section III paragraphs 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 and 3.17 setting forth the World Bank’s procurement regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment as follows:

3.14 The Bank requires that firms or individuals involved in Bank IPF procurement shall not have a conflict of interest.

3.15 A firm shall be considered to have a conflict of interest if the firm:

a. is providing Goods, Works, or Non-consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to, Consulting Services that it provided for the preparation or implementation of a project, or where such services were provided by an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm. This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and built contract;

b. including its personnel, has a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower who:

i. is directly or indirectly involved in the preparation of the Procurement Documents or contract specifications, and/or the evaluation process of such contract;

ii. would be involved in the execution or supervision of such contract, unless the conflict stemming from such relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the procurement process and execution of the contract; or

c. does not comply with any other conflict of interest situation as specified in the Bank’s Standard Procurement Documents relevant to the specific procurement process.

3.16 The bank requires that consultants:

a- provide professional, objective and partial advice

b- At all times hold the borrower’s interests paramount, without any consideration of future work; and

c -in providing advice, avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests

3.17 Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:

a. a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services for a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm), shall be disqualified from providing Consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to, those Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services. This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract;

b. a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Consulting Services for the preparation or implementation of a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consulting firm), shall be disqualified from subsequently providing Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to those Consulting Services.

This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract;

c. neither a Consultant (including personnel and sub-consultants), nor an affiliate (that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consultant), shall be hired for any assignment that, by its nature, creates a conflict of interest with another assignment of the Consultant

d. Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants), that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower, that is directly or indirectly involved in any part of:

i. the preparation of the TOR for the assignment;

ii. the selection process for the contract; or

iii. the supervision of the contract, may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.

-Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise development Agency, Ms. Sandra Joseph, via email Khaled.riad@msmeda.org.eg and Sandra.zaki@Msmeda.org.eg , or during office hours 8 am to 4:00 pm at the address given below

-CVs must be delivered to the address below or sent by email to Mr. Khaled Riad Khaled.riad@msmeda.org.eg and Ms. Sandra Joseph Sandra.zaki@msmeda.org.eg [1] on or before Thursday 17/4/2025.

-The address referred to above is: 114 Mohie Eldin Abo ELEzz st., Dokki, Giza, Egypt, contract management department, first floor.

Terms of Reference

Legal Advisor

Within the current keen interest from the government in improving startups and entrepreneurship, and the vital role of MSMEDA, in supporting MSMEs Eco-system, especially after launching its distinguished program of Venture Capital aims at increasing equity finance for innovative small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs) to enhance the level of startups with high-growth potential in Egypt, There is a need to develop a legislative chapter for entrepreneurship and startups projects, to be amended to the Enterprise Development Law 152, aiming at enhancing legislative and regulatory ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurial projects, and enabling the government to deal positively with the challenges facing this sector, and to foster business innovation, streamlines regulatory requirements. It should align with international best practices while considering the local economic and legal aspects

Objective

MSMEDA is hiring a qualified legal consultant to draft legislative chapter to be amended to the Enterprise Development Law 152. In order to create an enabling legal and regulatory Ecosystem that effectively supports the growth and development of the Egyptian startup ecosystem, addressing their unique challenges while promoting innovation, job creation, and economic growth and provide on regulatory frameworks, incentives and dispute resolution mechanisms

Scope of work

• Desk Research :

Review MSMEs related laws, bylaws, documents, companies regulations, relevant studies, related to startup support and the international best practices.

• Stakeholder Mapping:

Identify and categorize key stakeholders, including startup founders, investors, incubators, accelerators, government agencies, private sector representatives, entrepreneurs and relevant associations.

• Benchmarking :

Select at least 3 international models of the best practices for startups and entrepreneurships ecosystem, and conduct a summaries comparative study, clarifying pros & cons of each, and how to benefit from it.

• Consultations :

Design and conduct a detailed policy consultations with relevant stakeholders this includes including workshops, focus groups, online surveys, and individual interviews.

• Drafting the Startup chapter
• Develop the initial draft of the startup chapter for the MSMEs Law, incorporating feedback from the consultations and desk research.
• Prepare an explanatory memorandum and power-point presentation for policymakers, highlighting the rationale and expected impact of the chapter.
• Share the draft with key stakeholders for review and feedback Incorporate their comments and suggestions.
• Finalization and Submission
• Incorporate all feedback and finalize the startup chapter for the MSMEs Law. Ensure consistency with the existing law.
• Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the consultation process, key findings, and the final drafted section.

Deliverables

• Comprehensive stakeholder engagement report.
• Detailed report summarizing the consultation process, benchmarking, key findings, and recommendations.
• Draft chapter for startups within the MSMEs Law.
• Explanatory memorandum and power-point presentation for policymakers, highlighting the rationale and expected impact of the chapter.

• Final report includes:
• The finalized legally reviewed startup chapter.
• All final deliverables as well as list of all activities, meetings, interviews , and group discussions as well as any related events that has been took place during the mission.

Qualifications :

• University degree in law.

- Advanced Legal Studies ( Ph.D) – Preferably in corporate law, technology law, business law, or policy development.

Experiences:

• At least 20 years of experiences covers area of :
• Corporate and Startup Laws.
• Venture Capital & Investment Laws – Experience with funding mechanisms such as venture capital, angel investments, and crowdfunding.
• Legislative Drafting : Experience in writing laws, regulations, or policies in economic or technology sectors.
• Collaboration with government agencies, policymakers, or regulatory bodies
• Expertise in tax laws and labor laws.
• Demonstrate a strong Understanding of the Startup Ecosystem in both levels local and international.
• Experience with Startup Incubators/Accelerators – Exposure to startup environments and innovation hubs.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Excellent Writing and spoking Arabic and English
• Excellent report writing skills

Duration of Engagement:

2 months

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