Federal Ministry of Works.

The Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit of the federal Ministry of Work is urgently desirous to procure PPP Specialist to assist the Unit in its operations. The Specialist will be responsible for providing high level advisory, financial and technical assistance to the PPP unit to further develop the PPP scheme and help FMW resolve a number of critical issues that are necessary for moving forward and organize the program and act facilitator/resource person for bringing the PPP model to a successful execution.

2.  Scope of Services

The scope of the assignment Includes but not limited to the following.

1. Advising the Unit on all PPP activities from inception stages of PPP projects in accordance with best international practices. Particularly will assist the Unit to develop Value Engineering programme and analyses for cost reduction / savings on the projects with focus on training of the Unit’s staff.
2. Application of the wealth of experience towards successful actualization of PPP operation of the Unit including achievement of Financial Close on Concession Contracts(s).
3. Assist the PPP Unit in all the processes required by the Transaction Advisors (TAs) to produce the “Outline Business Case’ (OBC) for selected projects to establish that, they are viable, bankable, affordable and deliverable before launching into procurement phase.
4. Determination of related business services that the private operator may be encouraged to engage in.
5. Following these activities, the specialist will carry out the remaining work to develop the model into bid documents which will include the following:

Finalization of the PPP Model Concept

• Promotion of PPP Concept and Search for Potential Bidders:
• Compilation of bid documents including legal agreements and supporting documents:
• Bid Process Management, Coordination and Closing:
• Appraisal of the financial Models submitted by the proponents during the bidding process for transparency and testing them using Sensitivity analysis to ensure that the pricing is robust against changes in the input assumptions:

Facilitator/Capacity Building Activities

• Prepare an information Dissemination and Consensus Building Strategy:
• Plan and Organize the Inter-Ministerial Working Group meetings:
• Develop and carry out related training of PPP related issues to various stakeholder groups, Organization of thematic workshops can be part of this training.
• Organize consultative sessions with key decision makers:
• Propose and organize a programme of study tours and exchange visits, and act as facilitators/resources person for bringing the PPP model to a successful execution:
• Preparation of TORS for recruitment of short term consultants and legal advisors to carry on additional task as may be needed to produce the transaction documents or to carry out capacity building activities as described

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Management Degree in Transportation/Finance/Economics, Extensive International Experience with a minimum of 20years experience. He/She must have over 5 years cognate experience relevant with PPP model in the highway sector.

4.    Assignment Duration/Salary

The PPP Specialist is initially expected to provide one (1) year service with a possibility of extension and a starting date preferably of November 2010. The salary is negotiable.

5. Method of Application

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements are invited to submit three (3) copies of their applications with curriculum vitae, educational, work experience and any other relevant documents. Each application should also include the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of at least referees to enable the Unit carry out due diligence. All submission must be made under confidential cover not later than 3.00pm, not later 25^th November 2010 to:-

The Secretary,

Ministerial Tenders Board,

Department of Public Procurement,

Federal Ministry of Works,

Headquarters, Mabushi,

Abuja.

6. Important Information

1. Only shortlisted applicants shall be invited for negotiation.
2. Incomplete or late submission of documents will not be entertained.
3. All enquiries relating to this publication should be directed to:-

Office of toe Head PPP t nit,

No. 6, Niagara Close, off Erie Crescent,

Off Nile Street, Maitama,

Abuja.

E-mail: info@ppp-fmwhud-ng.org

Website: www-fmwhud-ng.org

Signed

Permanent Secretary

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