Technical Advisor to support implementation of the National Transport Master Plan

REFERENCE NUMBER: MW-MTPW-437496-CS-INDV

1. Background

The Government of Malawi (GoM) through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works MoTPW has applied for financing toward the cost of the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP). The MoTPW intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring a Technical Advisor to support implementation of the National Transport Master Plan (NTMP) under the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.

The MoTPW invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the position Technical Advisor to support implementation of the NTMP, recruited as individual consultant following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.

Position Title : Technical Advisor to support implementation of the National Transport Master Plan (1 Position)

Time Commitment : 100%

Accountable : Director of Policy and Planning

Duration of Assignment : 3 years.

2. The Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Transport and Public Works to implement the NTMP through the Secretariat.

3. Scope of the Assignment

The Technical Advisor will work under the supervision of the Director responsible for Policy and Planning in the Ministry.

S/he will have the following major duties and responsibilities: –

1. Participate in the policy dialogue under the guidance of the Director of Policy and Planning;
2. In liaison with the NTMP Coordinator, provide recommendations to the Director and senior management on matters related to transport projects, including assessment of investment and policy options and measures to strengthen regulatory and institutional arrangements;
3. Assist in the development and periodic review of five (5) year transport sector investment plans to implement the NTMP;
4. Conduct pre-feasibility studies of selected projects included in the five-year investment plans and develop NTMP project proposals into bankable projects;
5. Prepare project briefs for submission to the Director of Policy and Planning and the Secretary for Transport and Public Works;
6. Identify, monitor and analyze developments in the transport sector for the development of policies, strategies and innovative approaches;
7. Prepare a monitoring framework to review and analyze the implementation of the NTMP;
8. Identify and document best transport planning and development practices;
9. Transfer transport planning and project preparation skills to the Department of Policy and Planning; and
10. Manage additional technical support beyond that available within the Secretariat and Department of Policy and Planning.

4. Reporting Requirements

The Technical Advisor will report to the Director of Policy and Planning in the Ministry. The Technical Advisor will form part of the NTMP Secretariat and will collaborate with the Department of Policy and Planning and also the NTMP Secretariat Coordinator and two Deputy Coordinators when carrying out this assignment.

The Technical Advisor will be required to submit annual plans/targets which will form the basis for review of her/his performance. The Director of Policy and Planning will review performance of the Technical Advisor and provide recommendations to the Project Manager.

5. Qualification and experience

The candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications:

The candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications and expertise: 

1. A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics, preferably with a bias in Transport Economics, Development Economics with a specialization in Transport.
2. Those with a PhD degree will have an added advantage.
3. General experience: a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the Transport Sector.
4. Specific work experience: having carried out a minimum of 2 assignments of similar scope and complexity and in a similar advisory role in the last 5 years.
5. Demonstrated computer skills and experience in standard Microsoft software, SPSS and/or STATA.
6. Experience in transport modelling, especially the use of PTV Vissum software
7. Proven ICT skills, especially the use of Kobo Toolbox.
8. Demonstrated experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and interpreting M&E results.
9. Strong writing skills and experience drafting reports.
10. Able to work with minimal supervision and willing to take initiative.
11. Good personal organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
12. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
13. Excellent knowledge of English.
14. Availability to travel to conduct field work
15. Duration of the assignment

The Technical Advisor will be contracted for a period of three (3) years with eligibility for review and renewal annually depending on performance and availability of funds. The selected candidate will sign an employment contract, subject to a probationary period of three months.

7. Facilities to be provided by the Client

The following shall be provided by the Client: office space, furniture, office equipment, communication, and internet facilities. For all field related assignments, the Project shall provide transport and costs and other expenses (per diems etc.) related to the field work.

8. Location of Employment

The Technical Advisor will be based at the Ministry of Transport and Public Works in Lilongwe but will be required to travel to the field where necessary.

9. Remuneration

A competitive salary package will be negotiated based on qualifications, knowledge and experience and in line with salaries for National Professional Project Personnel for Malawi donor Funded Projects. It will also be inclusive of consultant’s costs (fees, medical fees, mobile phones and units, transport, pension and gratuity, etc).

10. Mode of Application

Interested Individuals meeting the stated requirements should submit their Expressions of interest including updated detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) and copies of professional certificates must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 06 September, 2024 on or before 16:00 hours, local time.

The Project Manager,
Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity,
Ministry of Transport and Public Works,
P. Bag 322,
Lilongwe
Malawi.
(Attention: The Procurement Specialist)

Alternatively, applications may be emailed to: procurement@satcp.mw; copy

andrew.sungitsa@satcp.mw