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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: SAPP Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is to select an organisation to provide a DMS solution for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed cloud-based Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. The structure of the data portal will be such that SAPP Members will be able to upload and update the data seeing their own portfolio without access to other SAPP Members data. The SAPP will have full access. Open source and public domain data will be accessed by all members. The data portal should be designed with these functionalities in mind. Scope of work The work shall be ideally split into two (2) phases. Phase 1 – DMS Planning (one week) Within this activity, the contractor will get acquainted with the situation of the SAPP and plan the work accordingly. At that stage, the following activities are envisaged: • Carrying out an in-depth analysis of the SAPP requirements, including available infrastructure and constraints • Carrying out an in-depth review of the DMS requirements • Define the security and privacy approach according to the DMS specifications and related Zimbabwe laws and regulations • In collaboration with the SAPP team, establish the most suited approach for Data Migration • Defining a detailed workplan for the intervention • Defining a Training schedule according to the user needs • Defining a Change Management Plan The first phase, which is foreseen to last one week, will result into the following deliverable report, D1 - “Planning the DMS Implementation”, including, at least, the following sections: • Analysis of current situation and needed software customisation to meet DMS Requirements • Interoperability approach • Training Plan • Change Management Plan • Security and Privacy Approach • Data Migration Approach • Detailed planning for the software installation/customisation, technical support and training services to be supplied during the DMS implementation. Phase 2 – DMS Implementation Phase (4 weeks) The following activities are envisaged for such a phase: • Task1. Defining the system architecture (hardware, software, network, including interoperability solutions) • Task2. DMS installation • Task3. Customising the DMS solution ensuring privacy and data security • Task4. On the job training • Task5. Data Migration • Task6. Supporting Activities Required Qualifications and Experience Interested Consulting Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Consultant should be able to have a team of experienced key experts such as the a) The Project Director and 2) DMS Analyst Expert. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 12 April, 2021 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Data Management System SAPP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: SAPP Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is to select an organisation to provide a DMS solution for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed cloud-based Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. The structure of the data portal will be such that SAPP Members will be able to upload and update the data seeing their own portfolio without access to other SAPP Members data. The SAPP will have full access. Open source and public domain data will be accessed by all members. The data portal should be designed with these functionalities in mind. Scope of work The work shall be ideally split into two (2) phases. Phase 1 – DMS Planning (one week) Within this activity, the contractor will get acquainted with the situation of the SAPP and plan the work accordingly. At that stage, the following activities are envisaged: • Carrying out an in-depth analysis of the SAPP requirements, including available infrastructure and constraints • Carrying out an in-depth review of the DMS requirements • Define the security and privacy approach according to the DMS specifications and related Zimbabwe laws and regulations • In collaboration with the SAPP team, establish the most suited approach for Data Migration • Defining a detailed workplan for the intervention • Defining a Training schedule according to the user needs • Defining a Change Management Plan The first phase, which is foreseen to last one week, will result into the following deliverable report, D1 - “Planning the DMS Implementation”, including, at least, the following sections: • Analysis of current situation and needed software customisation to meet DMS Requirements • Interoperability approach • Training Plan • Change Management Plan • Security and Privacy Approach • Data Migration Approach • Detailed planning for the software installation/customisation, technical support and training services to be supplied during the DMS implementation. Phase 2 – DMS Implementation Phase (4 weeks) The following activities are envisaged for such a phase: • Task1. Defining the system architecture (hardware, software, network, including interoperability solutions) • Task2. DMS installation • Task3. Customising the DMS solution ensuring privacy and data security • Task4. On the job training • Task5. Data Migration • Task6. Supporting Activities Required Qualifications and Experience Interested Consulting Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Consultant should be able to have a team of experienced key experts such as the a) The Project Director and 2) DMS Analyst Expert. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 12 April, 2021 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
SAPP Data Management System
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: SAPP Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is to select an organisation to provide a DMS solution for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed cloud-based Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. The structure of the data portal will be such that SAPP Members will be able to upload and update the data seeing their own portfolio without access to other SAPP Members data. The SAPP will have full access. Open source and public domain data will be accessed by all members. The data portal should be designed with these functionalities in mind. Scope of work The work shall be ideally split into two (2) phases. Phase 1 – DMS Planning (one week) Within this activity, the contractor will get acquainted with the situation of the SAPP and plan the work accordingly. At that stage, the following activities are envisaged: • Carrying out an in-depth analysis of the SAPP requirements, including available infrastructure and constraints • Carrying out an in-depth review of the DMS requirements • Define the security and privacy approach according to the DMS specifications and related Zimbabwe laws and regulations • In collaboration with the SAPP team, establish the most suited approach for Data Migration • Defining a detailed workplan for the intervention • Defining a Training schedule according to the user needs • Defining a Change Management Plan The first phase, which is foreseen to last one week, will result into the following deliverable report, D1 - “Planning the DMS Implementation”, including, at least, the following sections: • Analysis of current situation and needed software customisation to meet DMS Requirements • Interoperability approach • Training Plan • Change Management Plan • Security and Privacy Approach • Data Migration Approach • Detailed planning for the software installation/customisation, technical support and training services to be supplied during the DMS implementation. Phase 2 – DMS Implementation Phase (4 weeks) The following activities are envisaged for such a phase: • Task1. Defining the system architecture (hardware, software, network, including interoperability solutions) • Task2. DMS installation • Task3. Customising the DMS solution ensuring privacy and data security • Task4. On the job training • Task5. Data Migration • Task6. Supporting Activities Required Qualifications and Experience Interested Consulting Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Consultant should be able to have a team of experienced key experts such as the a) The Project Director and 2) DMS Analyst Expert. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 12 April, 2021 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
MALAWI – ZAMBIA 400KV TRANSMISSION INTERCONNECTOR
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) region - Malawi and Zambia Projects Grant No.: TF-A4772 Assignment Title: Feasibility Studies for the Malawi - Zambia 400kV Transmission Interconnector Project Background The Governments of Malawi and Zambia have, in line with the call for greater regional integration, agreed to strengthen their existing bilateral cooperation by among others, constructing the Malawi-Zambia Power Interconnector. To this effect, an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) between Malawi and Zambia was signed in August 2015 in Lusaka, Zambia. During the same time an Inter-Utility Memorandum of Understanding (IUMoU) was also signed between ESCOM and ZESCO, the two respective national power utilities. Historically Malawi and Zambia have had cross border power trade at distribution level dating back to the year 2000 in which ESCOM supplies power to Zambian towns in the border area. This was undertaken in response to a resolution of the then SADC Council of Energy Ministers. From 2018, Malawi has also been benefiting from the cross border power supply from Zambia through a 33kV line from Chipata to Mchinji. This was undertaken in response to a resolution of the then SADC Council of Energy Ministers. Project Description The Malawi-Zambia Interconnector Project will involve constructing a 330/400 kV line from the newly constructed Nkhoma 400/132 kV Substation in Lilongwe in Malawi to the existing Chipata West 330/132 kV substation in Zambia. The total line distance is approximately 184 km out of which 40 km is in Zambia and 144 km is in Malawi. The 400/330kV transformation shall be at new Substation to be constructed at Border District of Mchinji in Malawi. The line route and preliminary design of the Line on the Malawi side was already demarcated and studied as part of the Malawi 400kV Transmission Backbone that was completed in 2018 with financing from the World Bank. Full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the line route on the Malawi side was also undertaken under the referenced study. The interconnector will be constructed to the same or better standard as the existing 400kV lines in the region, taking into account recent advances and improvements in line structures, conductor and insulators technologies. Considering that the route selection on the Malawian side has already been determined, the exact and final line route in Zambia will be chosen after optimization, taking into account the environmental and social safeguards. Objectives and scope of consultancy assignment The objective of this assignment is to carry out and develop a bankable feasibility study for the Feasibility Study for the Malawi - Zambia 330/400kV Transmission Interconnector up to Bankable stage and complete with Conceptual Design, Specifications and Tender Documents. On the Malawi side, the transmission line route from Nkhoma Substation in Lilongwe to the proposed Mchinji substation has been studied and the ESIA completed. These studies will however require to be reviewed under this assignment. The existing reports for this portion shall be availed to the consultants. The Consultant will review and confirm the transmission line route on the Malawi side and define the alternative power line routes for the Zambia side, confirm the transmission voltage levels, the main characteristics of the line and terminal equipment, etc. The Interconnector will have the purpose of facilitating electricity flow in both directions. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall be a qualified, internationally recognized firm with at least 15 years general and specific experience in similar projects. This shall involve at least 2 or more similar assignments executed/under execution by the firm, including at least 1 similar assignment in the Sub-Sahara region. The Consultant shall have experience in Power system analysis (static and dynamic) of large systems and planning/analyses of interconnectors, Economic and financial analysis of Power interconnector projects, Transmission line design, including geotechnical analysis, Demand forecasting, Analyses of regional power trades and markets. The firm should be able to field registered highly experienced multinational teams, covering at a minimum, the following key experts: Project Manager/Team Leader; Substations Engineer; Transmission Line Engineer; Structural/Civil Engineer; Financial Analyst/Power Economist and Surveyor. The SAPP now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: • Years in business with relevant power sector consulting services experience. • Availability of qualified and experienced key experts. • Evidence of having executed relevant projects in terms of similar size / volume and complexity including a sub-Sahara region project. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained by email listed below. Expressions of interest must be emailed to the email below, on or before 02 April 2021 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Feasibility Studies for the Malawi - Zambia 400kV Transmission Interconnector Project“ Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600/+27 72 709 7252 Email Address: [email protected]
MALAWI – ZAMBIA 400 kV TRANSMISSION INTERCONNECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) region - Malawi and Zambia Projects Grant No.: TF-A4772 Assignment Title: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement and Compensation Action Plan (RAP) for the Malawi - Zambia 400 kV Transmission Interconnector Project Background The Governments of Malawi and Zambia have, in line with the call for greater regional integration, agreed to strengthen their existing bilateral cooperation by among others, constructing the Malawi-Zambia Power Interconnector. To this effect, an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) between Malawi and Zambia was signed in August 2015 in Lusaka, Zambia. During the same time an Inter-Utility Memorandum of Understanding (IUMoU) was also signed between ESCOM and ZESCO, the two respective national power utilities. Historically Malawi and Zambia have had cross border power trade at distribution level dating back to the year 2000 in which ESCOM supplies power to Zambian towns in the border area. This was undertaken in response to a resolution of the then SADC Council of Energy Ministers. From 2018, Malawi has also been benefiting from the cross-border power supply from Zambia through a 33kV line from Chipata to Mchinji. This was undertaken in response to a resolution of the then SADC Council of Energy Ministers. Project Description A complete Feasibility Study for the Malawi–Zambia 330/400 kV Transmission Interconnector up to the Bankable stage and complete with Conceptual Design, Specifications, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement and Compensation Action Plan needs to be carried out. On the Malawi side, a full Feasibility Study and ESIA for the line from Nkhoma Substation to the border with Zambia in Mchinji has already been completed as part of the Malawi 400 kV Transmission Backbone Project and only an update of this Feasibility Study and ESIA will be required as part of the joint Feasibility Study and ESIA for the Interconnector. On the Zambian side, no previous work has been done and the Feasibility Studies. Objectives and scope of consultancy assignment The main objectives of the assignment are to support route selection work, with E&S Route Screening Studies; and undertake an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Project. The ESIA will consider construction and operation of high voltage transmission lines in both Malawi and Zambia. The Scope of work has been presented and will include the following activities: Malawian portion of the line, the consultant is required to: For the: • develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan. • review and update the existing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the line from Nkhoma Substation to the border with Zambia in Mchinji, in line with international best practice standards on environmental and social sustainability, such as the WB Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). For the Zambian portion of the line, the Consultant is required to: • develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan. • participate with the Feasibility Study Consultants in the initial (prefeasibility) investigation to identify and assess network and route options, culminating in the selection of a preferred option to carry into the ESIA and full Feasibility studies. • prepare an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment report including Environmental and Social Management Plans compliant with international best practice standards on environmental and social sustainability, such as the WB Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). The scope of work that will be undertaken for the entire line i.e. Malawian and Zambian portions include the following: • To prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). • To participate in the preparation of the full Feasibility Study, including the Conceptual Design and Tender Documents. • To secure the necessary environmental licenses or license updates, as required, from the Malawian and Zambian environmental regulators and to advise about any other permits or licenses related to environmental and social safeguards. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall be a qualified, internationally recognized firm with at least 15 years general and specific experience in similar projects. This shall involve at least 2 or more similar assignments executed/under execution by the firm, including at least 1 similar assignment in the Sub-Sahara region. The firm should be able to field registered highly experienced multinational teams, covering at a minimum, the following key experts: Lead Environmental Planner; Lead Social Development Planner; Gender and GBV/SEA Expert; Resettlement Expert and the Avifauna Expert. The SAPP now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria is as follows: • Years in business with relevant power sector consulting services experience. • Availability of qualified and experienced key experts. • Evidence of having executed relevant projects in terms of similar size / volume and complexity including a sub-Sahara region project. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Regulations. Further information can be obtained by email listed below. Expressions of interest must be emailed to the email below, on or before 02 April 2021 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Malawi - Zambia 400 kV Transmission Interconnector Project“ Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600/+27 72 709 7252 Email Address: [email protected]
Project Management Advisor
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (Consulting Services – Individual Selection) Country: SAPP Region Name of Project: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: IDA-H9890 Assignment Title: Project Management Advisor The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (“SAPP”) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The program development objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. As part of this initiative, SAPP intends to procure the services of a Program Management Advisor. Scope of work: The Program Management Advisor shall work with Project Specialists and be responsible for developing the priority projects in the SAPP pipeline. Duties and responsibilities: • Work closely with the Chief Transactions Advisor and provide him/her with any required information and reports to ensure smooth and proper implementation of the AREP program. • Assist the Chief Transactions Advisor to provide information and updates on project activities and /or implementation issues as requested by SADC, the SAPP, government agencies, other project stakeholders, and the World Bank. • Provide project progress reports as well as briefs and reports on an ad hoc basis. • Work as the advisor to Project Specialists and provide capacity building to Project Specialists. • Identify issues that affect project implementation and identify solutions in agreement with the Chief Transactions Advisor. • Work and advise on the development of appropriate project structures with a view to attracting private sector investments and optimizing the mix of financial instruments. • Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget and ensure that project objectives are met. • Liaise with stakeholders on project plans. • Supervise and evaluate the performance of Consultants. • Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Transactions Advisor. Qualifications and experience: • Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, engineering, or economics. • A minimum of 10 years of relevant energy sector/transaction experience in project management. Must show a track record of projects/investments in which he/she has been involved with high-level responsibility (related to project finance, negotiation, coordination, management, etc.), experience of working in Africa is an advantage. • Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities within tight deadlines. • Experience in the field of project finance, infrastructure finance, credit enhancement design; and transaction design experience for complex PPPs. • Experience with PPPs and commercial deals in developing country context. • Familiarity with best practices in infrastructure finance. • Knowledge of contracts, bid processes, project design and the wide range of risk instruments. • Recognized by peers and/or managers for providing high quality, pragmatic advice to senior officials and practitioners on PPPs. • Experience building partnerships, including negotiations with donors, and executing agencies. • Demonstrated ability to engage on a range of issues in developing countries including advice on both program and project development. • Understanding of how governments work and political sensitivities – especially as they relate to development of key national infrastructure/cross-border infrastructure. • Client focus and commitment to results. • Strong ‘people’ skills – able to develop strong working relationships and able to develop high levels of trust across public and private sectors by demonstrating high levels of competence, professionalism, political awareness, tact, and diplomacy. • Excellent English proficiency, both spoken and written. • High level written and oral presentation skills. Required competencies: • Knowledge in the development arena – translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to strategies to develop and implement PPP programs and projects, interacts with clients at the policy level. • Policy dialogue skills – anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners. • Integrative skills – understands relevant cross-sectoral areas and how they are interrelated. • PPP policy, institutions, and implementation – solid and broad understanding of the development and implementation of policy/legal/institutional frameworks and the practical application of this to develop programs and projects. • Innovative skills – develops innovative solutions with others. • Results oriented – achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for the client. • Collaborative skills within teams and across boundaries – initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across the World Bank Group and brings differing ideas into the forefront. • Knowledge management skills – creates, applies, and shares knowledge to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions. Duration of assignment: The duration of the assignment is for 12 months, with an initial probation period of 3 months. Subject to the Consultant's satisfactory performance of the assignment, the contract may be extended. Reporting and location: The Project Management Advisor will report to the Chief Transactions Advisor and provide advisory services to Project Specialists. The Project Management Advisor will receive support in the fiduciary functions of financial management, procurement, and environmental and social safeguards from the respective specialists. SAPP headquarters are in Harare, Zimbabwe. While the Project Management Advisor is not expected to reside full time in Harare, Zimbabwe, he/she should be willing to spend at least 70% of his/her time in the SADC region. During the times in the region, office space will be provided at the SAPP Headquarters in Harare and at such other place in the Southern African region that SAPP may decide. The job involves a lot of travel and candidates should be willing to travel extensively within the SADC region and abroad. Selection process: The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained through email during office hours from Monday to Friday [0900 to 1600 hours CAT]. Interested individuals should submit their proposals (either by email, post, or delivery of hard copies) clearly marked on the subject line or envelope, “Program Management Advisor”, not later than 1500 hours CAT on 15 September 2021. The SAPP CC Executive Director Southern African Power Pool 7th Floor Gold Bridge, Eastgate Office Complex P.O. Box EH52, Emerald Hill, Harare ZIMBABWE Tel: +263 242 254241-4 Email: [email protected]
Development of the SADC Regional Grid Code for the Electricity Supply Industry (…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Development Community region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: TF-A4772 Assignment Title: Development of the SADC Regional Grid Code for the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool Coordination Centre (SAPP CC) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool – the SAPP Program for Accelerating Regional Energy/Transformational Projects (SAPP-AREP). The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. The SAPP CC is cooperating with the Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA) in implementing a portion of the SAPP-AREP that relates to RERA. As part of this initiative, the RERA through SAPP CC intends to procure the services of a Consulting firm for the Development of the SADC Regional Grid Code for the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI). Objectives of consultancy assignment The main objective of this Project is to develop a SADC Regional Grid Code for the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) that would among other things: • Establish rights and obligations of the TSO/SOU, Transmission Companies, and grid users - Generators (including IPPs), directly-connected customers (such as Eligible Customers) and Other Users - for accessing and using the transmission grid; • Define obligations, responsibilities, and accountabilities of all parties towards ensuring open, transparent, non-discriminatory, and economic access and use of the transmission grid while maintaining its safe, reliable, and efficient operation; • Define minimum technical requirements for all participants; and • Set out the information exchange obligations of all participants. Brief Scope of work • Meet with key electricity sector stakeholders in SADC, review relevant reports, national grid codes and prepare an inception report • Review experiences in Africa (EAPP and WAPP) and other regions (such as North America, South Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Greater Mekong Sub region) • Meet with regional stakeholders to discuss reports from Task 1 and Task 2 and an outline of the proposed core contents of the Regional Grid Code • Produce the Draft Regional Grid Code for consideration by the regional stakeholders • Present/Circulate the Draft Regional Grid Code produced under Task 4 to the regional stakeholders for review and comment • Prepare Draft Final Report and meet with the regional stakeholders to validate the Draft Final Version of the Regional Grid Code • Prepare a final report that incorporates any revisions that the consultant deems necessary in response to comments received from regional stakeholders and other independent outside reviewers, if any Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall be a qualified, internationally recognized firm with 10 years specific experience. The Consultant shall have experience in similar work with demonstrable good understanding and appreciation of electricity supply industry challenges in the SADC region and operation of power pools in general and the SAPP in particular, electricity market reforms, designs and implementation, Development/Implementation of open access regimes and Grid Codes and working with countries, regulatory agencies, utilities and other relevant stakeholders worldwide and in the SADC region. The firm should be able to field a team, covering at a minimum the Team leader, Legal/Licensing Specialist, Financial or Economic Specialist, and a Renewable Energy Specialist. The SAPP now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: • Years in business with relevant experience • Availability of qualified and experienced Team members • Evidence of having executed relevant projects in terms of similar size / volume and complexity Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Regulations. Expressions of interest must be emailed to the email below, on or before 09 December 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Development of the SADC Regional Grid Code for the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI). “ Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600/+27 72 709 7252 Email Address: [email protected]
Procurement Specialist 2
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) COUNTRY: SAPP Region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: TF-A4772 Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. As part of this initiative, the SAPP intends to procure the services of the Procurement Specialist for initial period of 2 years with a probation period of 3-months. Scope of work The Procurement Specialist shall ensure efficient procurement of goods and services for SAPP in line with available guidelines and policies and will be based at the SAPP Coordination Centre (“SAPP CC”) in Harare, Zimbabwe. The person shall report to the Programmes Manager. Key Result Areas for The Post • Reviewing all project documents to facilitate the establishment of procurement procedures for the management and implementation of projects. • Establishing and maintaining a procurement management and filing system for SAPP. • Setting up a procurement management tracking system which monitors the implementation of all procurement activities, including expenditures relating to projects. • Preparing customised bidding documents, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, letters of invitations, clarifications/amendments, evaluation reports and contract award decisions. • Preparing and regularly updating the project implementation manual and procurement plan. • Monitoring implementation of the procurement plan. • Preparing general procurement notices, specific procurement notices, and requests for expression of interest whenever required. • Establishing and periodically updating a register of qualified suppliers and consultants to facilitate advertisements and requests for expression of interest. • Coordinating the preparation of terms of references for launching requests for proposals for consulting assignments and specifications for the preparation of bidding documents. • Coordinating with technical staff during evaluation of expressions of interest for short listing and required technical and financial evaluations. • Receiving bids and participating in bid opening and evaluation sessions. • Coordinating the dispatch of procurement documents to project funders and following up on procurement actions requiring a “no objection”. • Overseeing clarification meetings and developing clarifications/amendments to procurement documentation. • Participating in the selection of evaluation panels and assuming the role of secretary to the panels. • Preparing contract documents and ensuring their timely distribution to all stakeholders. • Ensuring timely receipt of goods and status reports. • Confirming acceptability of goods and works delivered before payments. • Establishing a performance monitoring database for all suppliers, contractors and consultants and ensuring efficiency and timeliness in the delivery of outputs. • Preparing regular and adhoc procurement reports. • Ensuring timely processing of payments to contractors, suppliers, and consultants. • Maintaining and updating accounts and the accounting system with processed transactions. • Ensuring that all procurement activities and processes comply with laid down controls, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Maintaining a comprehensive fixed asset register for all projects. • Carrying out all procurement activities, processes and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience The Procurement Specialist shall have the following minimum qualifications, experience, and technical competencies: | Qualifications | • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Business Law, Social Sciences, Engineering or Administration. • Master’s Degree in Procurement, Business Law, Social Sciences, Engineering or Administration is desirable. • Membership of a recognised procurement professional institution. • Should be a SADC national and should possess a valid passport to travel within the SADC region and beyond. | Experience | • 8 years post graduate experience in procurement and contract management. | Technical competencies | • Knowledge of World Bank, African Development Bank and other international procurement policies and procedures. • Knowledge of the institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurement. • Team playing skills, with a proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. • Ability to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision. • High level of computer literacy. • Good communication skills coupled with a good command of spoken and written English. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Regulations. “Should any interested applicant serve SAPP in any capacity, such an individual will be required to declare the said interest in the application. SAPP CC shall reserve the right to consider the application accordingly.” Further information can be obtained through email during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours]. Interested candidates should submit their applications and CVs (either by email, post or delivery of hard copies) clearly marked on the subject line or envelope, “Procurement Specialist”, not later than 1500hrs CAT on 30 October 2020 to; The SAPP CC Executive Director Southern African Power Pool 7th Floor Gold Bridge, Eastgate Office Complex P.O. Box EH52, Emerald Hill, Harare ZIMBABWE Tel: +263 242 254241-4 Email: [email protected]
IRP Training
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Development Community region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: TF-A4772 Assignment Title: Design and facilitation of the Integrated Resource Planning Training for Decision Makers training. The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool Coordination Centre (SAPP CC) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool – the SAPP Program for Accelerating Regional Energy/Transformational Projects (SAPP-AREP). The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. The SAPP CC is cooperating with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) in implementing a portion of the SAPP-AREP that relates to SACREEE. As part of this initiative, the SACREEE Secretariat through SAPP CC intends to procure the services of a Consulting firm to design and facilitate training for the Integrated Resource Planning Training for Decision Makers. Objectives of consultancy assignment The objective of this assignment is to create and deliver a five-day training program that exposes decision-makers in the energy sector of the SADC region to the importance and key facets of an integrated resource planning (IRP) process in the electricity sector especially in the context of the evolving renewable energy and energy storage technologies, energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, climate change impacts, goals for universal electricity access, climate change mitigation, and the potential for private sector investments. The target group of this project includes senior officials involved in power sector planning (ministries/departments responsible for energy), energy regulatory bodies, power utilities, and research institutions of SADC Member States. The training should be relevant to a policymaker leading a national IRP development NOT an IRP modelling practitioner. The training materials developed should allow participants to train other national stakeholders. On completion of the training, participants should be able to describe an IRP process that would be suitable for their national context, generate a Terms of Reference for an IRP modelling assignment, and be prepared to lead their national IRP development (both new and updates). Scope of work Under the supervision of the Executive Director of SACREEE, the Consulting Firm shall undertake tasks as outlined below: • Review the current electricity planning process in each SADC Member State at a high-level. • Detail the essential elements of a high-quality IRP and IRP process from the perspective of a policymaker. • Design and deliver a five-day IRP Development training course. • Design and deliver a webinar. • Develop an IRP Development Manual for future use by SADC Member States. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall be a qualified, internationally recognized firm with 10 years specific experience. The Consultant shall have experience in similar work. The firm should be able to field a team, covering at a minimum the lead expert and a technical specialist. The SAPP now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: • Years in business with relevant experience • Availability of qualified and experienced Team members • Evidence of having executed relevant projects in terms of similar size / volume and complexity Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QBS method set out in the Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be emailed to the email below, on or before 15 July 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the design and facilitation of the Integrated Resource Planning Training for Decision Makers training. “ Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600/+27 72 709 7252 Email Address: [email protected]
Transmission Pricing model validation and wheeling
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: The Improvement of the SAPP Transmission Pricing Methodology for Implementation The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The overall objective of the assignment is to improve the SAPP nodal transmission pricing model for implementation as indicated in the detailed scope below. Ensure that the SAPP, Transmission System Operators, and other stakeholders, have a good understanding of the principles and application of the transmission tariff methodology and determination of transmission use of system charges. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall be a qualified, internationally recognized firm with at least 10 years’ experience and proven track record in transmission model development. This shall involve at least 3 similar assignments executed/under execution by the firm. The firm should be able to field multinational teams, covering at a minimum, areas such as: Team Leader with broad transmission power sector experience including power system planning expertise and Power System Modelling Expert. The SAPP now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: • Years in business with relevant power sector consulting services experience • Availability of qualified and experienced staff such as Team Leader with broad transmission power sector experience including power system planning expertise and Power System Modelling Expert. • Evidence of having executed relevant regional (SADC) projects in terms of similar size / volume and complexity the areas of balancing market trading platforms Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained through the below email Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be emailed to the email below, on or before 09 July 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Improvement of the SAPP Transmission Pricing Methodology for Implementation “ Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600/+27 72 709 7252 Email Address: [email protected]
SACREE Renewable Energy Expert
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) COUNTRY: SADC Region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: SACREEE Renewable Energy Expert – to be based at SACREEE Secretariat 1in Windhoek, Namibia The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. As part of this initiative, the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) Secretariat through SAPP intends to procure the services of the Renewable Energy Expert for a period of 12 months who will be based at SACREEE Secretariat in Windhoek, Namibia. Scope of work Under the supervision of the Executive Director of SACREEE, the Renewable Energy Expert shall initiate, co-ordinate, and undertake activities as outlined below for the renewable energy (RE) sector within the framework of AREP: • Coordinate capacity building (including content design, content preparation, and facilitation) of key stakeholders in Member States (such as ministries responsible for energy, electric utilities, regulators, private sector, NGOs) through webinars, workshops and trainings, on topics including integrated resource planning, grid integration of RE, RE potential, best practice approaches to planning, strategy, procurement, and implementation of RE investments (e.g. Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative); • Coordinate development of Gender Mainstreaming interventions in RE and EE in the region; • Develop RE programs and assignments in line with the SACREEE workplan under AREP; • Support stakeholders in Member States such as ministries responsible for energy, electric utilities, regulators, with developing terms of reference for consulting services or technical analysis to support RE roadmaps to RE investments. • Support the development and harmonization of regional policies, strategies, and quality assurance frameworks in the region. • Coordinate workstreams on RE and energy storage including resource assessments, grid integration studies and project development. • Coordinate the development and harmonisation of standards of RE equipment; • Coordinate with development partners in the region to avoid overlap, identify complementary activities, and mobilize resources (grants and/or buy-downs); • Review and recommend RE projects presented to SACREEE to the Executive Director and provide technical backstopping services to projects funded by SACREEE and partners throughout the project cycle; • Provide technical inputs to the annual Work Plans and Status Reports of SACREEE; and • Actively participate in RE discussions in the region through compiling policy briefs on request, and publishing books and opinion articles in renowned journals. Required Qualifications and Experience Education: A university degree in engineering, applied sciences or economics with a strong focus on RE technology or policy qualification at Masters or higher level. Technical and Functional Experience: Highly motivated individual with established leadership credentials in the energy and development community, with diplomatic skills necessary in an often highly charged, high profile political environment and a track record of successful engagement at the highest levels of government and the private sector as well as civil society; • Extensive working knowledge in the RE and electric power sector in the SADC region with more than 10 years of experience; • Proven track record in implementing energy programs, with strong experience in managing and leading successful teams, working with various stakeholders that have varied interests; • Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and influencing and analytical skills on technical aspects of renewable energy; • Ability to manage working relations with development partners; • Demonstrated understanding of the inter-linkages between gender equity/women’s empowerment, energy and development; • Candidate must be a Citizen of a SADC Member State (Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply); and • Ability to work under pressure and handle politically and culturally sensitive issues. Languages: Proficiency in English, and one other working language of the SADC Community (French or Portuguese) would be an added advantage. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Regulations. Further information can be obtained through email during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 12 June 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the SACREE Renewable Energy Expert “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600/+27 72 709 7252 Email Address: [email protected]
SADC Coordinator/Project Transaction Advisor
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) COUNTRY: SADC Region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Coordinator/ Project Transaction Advisor The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. As part of this initiative, the SADC Secretariat through SAPP intends to procure the services of the technical experts on energy infrastructure projects to support and be part of the Directorate of Infrastructure for a period of up to 3 years. Scope of work The Coordinator/Project Transaction Advisor shall formally report to the Director of Infrastructure. In addition, the Expert will work closely with SAPP, leading work and providing regular input into the specific areas for the assignment, as well as with other designated consultant working for the energy infrastructure projects such as SADC PPDF and AfDB to deliver any necessary infrastructure development assignment. The deliverables will include, but not limited to: • Produce an inception report with a comprehensive work plan to achieve the objectives of the programme; • Report progress of the work plan through monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports; • Identify gaps, risks and challenges on the energy infrastructure projects undergoing preparation and development by SAPP PAU, SADC PPDF and other associated PPFs; • Develop workplans to address the bottlenecks identified to fast track projects preparation, development and implementation activities; • Produce Project Information Memoranda (PIMs) for projects under the portfolio, where applicable; • Promote and ensure SADC visibility on all projects supported by the SADC under the portfolio; • Demonstrate clearly the fast tracking of at least two (2) energy projects to bankability; • Ensure establishment and operationalisation of dedicated project implementation units and project steering committees at Member States level for the identified priority projects, to ensure accountability and timely implementation of projects. Where feasible, propose project implementation structures like Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs); • Develop a programme on capacity development, training, knowledge sharing and dissemination, technical advice, peer reviews; and • Produce a tool to track and monitor progress on projects. Required Qualifications and Experience • At least a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in their respective field of specialisation (such as infrastructure economics, infrastructure finance, engineering etc.) with a focus on energy/power; • A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant professional experience in (i) planning, preparation and development of infrastructure projects; (ii) specific and sound knowledge of project cycle implementation principles (iii) demonstrable experience in task managing projects (iv) knowledge and experience with regional infrastructure projects in the SADC Region and at continental level; • Relevant professional experience in project management and financing in the public, private sectors as well as development finance institutions; • Practical, hands-on experience in the preparation and development of transboundary or regional energy projects; • Proven ability to interact competently with regional and national organizations / institutions, other RECs and donor agencies as well as private sector on issues relating to aid coordination, infrastructure strategies and project development; • Proven ability to lead technical professional teams and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way to achieve desired objectives; • Proven experience in appraising and supervising projects; • Good listening and communication skills with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions including capacity to initiate and manage innovations and change; • Competence in the use of standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Projects); • Competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the SADC Secretariat and supporting cooperating partners; and • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. A good working knowledge of Portuguese and French languages will be an added advantage. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained through email during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 05 June, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Coordinator/ Project Transaction Advisor “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Infrastructure Project Administration Officer
COUNTRY: SADC Region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Project Administration Officer The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. As part of this initiative, the SADC Secretariat through SAPP intends to procure the services of the technical experts on energy infrastructure projects to support and be part of the Directorate of Infrastructure for a period of up to 3 years. Scope of work Reporting to the Coordinator/ Project Transaction Advisor and working alongside colleagues in the Directorate of Infrastructure at SADC Secretariat, the Project Administration Officer (PAO) will be responsible for providing support to the Technical Experts working on preparation, development, financing, and implementation of regional energy projects by SADC Secretariat. The deliverables will include, but not limited to: • provide secretarial and administrative functions, organize project events, perform procurement and support overall programme planning and activities; and • handle management of budgets, procurement, processing expenses, formatting and proofreading documents, coordinating and booking travel, scheduling meetings, coordinating meetings and events, and researching and preparing materials. Required Qualifications and Experience • At least a Bachelor’s Degree covering administration, project management / business management / or related discipline with at least 5 years’ experience managing development assistance projects. A Master’s degree will be added advantage; • Excellent report writing skills; • Computer proficiency with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and Power Point and familiarity with data base management programmes; • Knowledge of project management software like MS Project • Experience in organizing high level events such as investor forums, presidential event, ministers meeting and others; • Flexibility and willingness to work in high pressure environment; • Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership for wide-ranging responsibilities; • At least 5 years’ project management experience on a regional project funded by a major donor such as WB, EU, AfDB, GIZ, USAID or multilateral institutions such as UN etc; • Previous experience with World Bank programmes will be an added advantage; and • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. A good working knowledge of Portuguese and French languages will be an added advantage. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained through email during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 05 June, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Project Administration Officer “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up of the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]
Setting up the SAPP Data Management System
COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected] COUNTRY: Southern African Power Pool region NAME OF PROJECT: Southern African Power Pool Program for Accelerating Transformational Energy Projects Grant No.: H9890 Assignment Title: Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System The World Bank is preparing a Program with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) to help accelerate preparation of priority regional power generation and transmission projects in the region of the Southern African Power Pool. The Program Development Objective is “to facilitate the preparation of priority regional energy projects in the Southern African Power Pool region”. Objectives of consultancy assignment The primary objective of the assignment is for the Individual Consultant to define the requirements and procedures for a Data Management System for the Southern African Power Pool. The proposed SAPP Data Management System will enable SAPP to have a central depository of all data related to planning, project preparation and development, operations, markets and environment. This will assist SAPP to easily access the data for any future requirements and future studies. Scope of work The scope of work covers activities for a functioning data management system. The assignment will be implemented in two phases as follows: Phase I: Recommendation and specifications for a data management system. Phase I will be managed via a Lump Sum contract. Phase II: Review of data management system. Phase II will be managed via a Time-Based Contract. A vendor will be identified to implement the recommendations based on the specifications developed under Phase I. Based on satisfactory performance, the Individual Consultant may be retained ensure that the system developed is fully aligned with defined requirements under Phase II. Required Qualifications and Experience The Consultant shall have at least 15 years of experience in power sector consulting services and a proven track record of specific experience on database setup and management. • Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Programming, data/information technology, software engineering or equivalent; • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience related to data management/database development and archiving; • Knowledge working with power system data or developing similar systems will be an advantage; • Sound experience and expert knowledge in data base systems; • Effective Communication and Presentation skills. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consulting method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday [ 09:00 to 16:00 hours ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the email address below by 01 May, 2020 at 15:00 hours Central African time and mention "Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Setting up the Southern African Power Pool Data Management System “ Address and Contact: Southern African Power Pool Attention: Thembekani Luthuli, SAPP-PAU Procurement Specialist Tel: +27 10 446 9600 Email Address: [email protected]