Procurement System Capacity Building

Request for Expression of Interest TERMS OF REFERENCE Individual Consultant – Procurement Specialist GFPP Preparation Grant No. E6710 Project Name: Preparation Grant for the Health Sector Reform Program Bid Reference: UZ-MEF-HEALTH-IC-02-CS-INDV 1. Background The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) of the Republic of Uzbekistan is implementing the Grant Facility for Program Preparation (GFPP) IDA Grant No. E6710 financed by the World Bank to support preparation of the proposed Health Sector Reform Program. The Grant is intended to finance analytical studies, technical assistance, institutional strengthening, and capacity-building activities required to prepare the follow-on World Bank-financed operation. The activities are expected to support the Government in strengthening primary health care services, improving sector governance and institutional arrangements, and enhancing implementation readiness for the future Program. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) established under the Ministry of Economy and Finance is responsible for overall implementation of the Grant, including procurement, financial management, contract administration, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, environmental and social risk management, and coordination with the World Bank and relevant government institutions. Procurement activities under the Grant will primarily consist of the selection and management of consulting firms and individual consultants for technical studies, advisory services, institutional assessments, capacity-building activities, training programs, study visits, and other preparatory activities. A limited number of non-consulting services and operating expenditures will also be procured to support implementation of the Grant. Considering the complexity of procurement activities, the number of consulting assignments, and the need to ensure full compliance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations, the PIU intends to engage an experienced Individual Procurement...