Recruitment of a Consulting Firm to Deliver Advanced Training in Project Appraisal and Monitoring — Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINE…

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Tender Title: Recruitment of a Consulting Firm to Deliver Advanced Training in Project Preparation, Appraisal, Risk Analysis, Climate Screening, and Development of an Excel-Based Project Pipeline Tool

• Background

The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), is implementing a comprehensive Public Investment Management (PIM) reform program aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency, and climate responsiveness of public investments.

The reform program focuses on:

• Standardizing methodologies for economic and risk analysis, including climate considerations;

• Strengthening institutional capacity across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs);

• Enhancing project pipeline management throughout the investment lifecycle.

In this context, MINECOFIN intends to recruit a qualified consulting firm to design and deliver an advanced, practice-oriented training program and to develop standardized tools for project preparation, economic and financial appraisal, risk analysis, and climate-sensitive investment planning.

• Objectives of the Assignment

The overall objective of the assignment is to strengthen the capacity of government officials to prepare, appraise, and manage high-quality, bankable public investment projects using standardized methodologies aligned with national PIM reforms and World Bank standards.

The specific objectives are to:

• Strengthen capacity across the full public investment cycle;

• Develop standardized tools for economic, financial, and risk appraisal, including climate considerations;

• Develop an Excel-based project pipeline management tool aligned with national systems;

• Deliver advanced, hands-on training to government officials across MDAs.

• Scope of Services

The consulting firm will be responsible for carrying out the assignment in four phases:

• Phase 1: Diagnostic and Alignment – Review existing systems, conduct training needs assessment, identify gaps, and prepare an inception report.

• Phase 2: Tool and Curriculum Development – Develop standardized appraisal tools, climate screening tools, an Excel-based pipeline tool, and training materials.

• Phase 3: Training Delivery and Knowledge Transfer – Deliver hands-on training to approximately 50 officials and assess learning outcomes.

• Phase 4: Institutionalization – Develop a plan for sustainability and long-term capacity building.

• Duration of the Assignment

The assignment is expected to be completed within a period of twelve (12) months from the date of contract signature.

• Administrative documents

• Certificate of incorporation (Trading License)

• Valid Social Security certificate

• Valid Tax clearance certificate

• Qualification Requirements

Interested consulting firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services, including:

• At least 10 years of experience in public investment management, project preparation, and appraisal;

• Proven experience in capacity building, economic and financial analysis, and climate risk screening;

• At least two (2) similar assignments in developing or emerging economies;

Key experts shall include a Team Leader/PIM Specialist, an Economic/Financial Appraisal Expert, and a Climate/Environmental Specialist with relevant qualifications and experience.

• Selection Method

The consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method as set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.

• Submission of Expressions of Interest

Interested consulting firms are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) providing the following information:

• Company profile and core business;

• Relevant experience in similar assignments;

• Technical and managerial capability of the firm;

• Availability of appropriate skills among staff.

Please submit the Expression of Interest through e-procurement (www.umucyo.gov.rw )