Friday, September 11, 2009
World Bank, Business Environment Specialist, Deadline September 23, 2009
TERMS OF REFERENCE
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 14 days (approximately 7 in country, 7 by correspondence) – indicative, may be adjusted.
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
The Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has requested assistance from the World Bank to carry out their DTIS. To do this, the World Bank wants to recruit the services of a Business Environment Specialist with expertise in the fields of trade and competitiveness.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The services of the consultant are required to (i) contribute to the DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment and (ii) to contribute to the chapter on Trade Facilitation.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 14 days (approximately 7 in country, 7 by correspondence) – indicative, may be adjusted.
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
Timor-Leste is a beneficiary of the Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries (IF). The IF is a multi-agency, multi-donor program established in 1996 to promote the integration of the developed countries (LDCs) into the global economy. The work program starts with the preparation of a Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) which analyzes both the internal and external constraints facing the country in increasing its integration into the global economy. The DTIS provides the analytical support for an action plan that identifies priority policy measures, investments, and technical assistance needs.
The Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has requested assistance from the World Bank to carry out their DTIS. To do this, the World Bank wants to recruit the services of a Business Environment Specialist with expertise in the fields of trade and competitiveness.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The services of the consultant are required to (i) contribute to the DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment and (ii) to contribute to the chapter on Trade Facilitation.
Activity I.Factor Inputs and the Business Environment
The consultant will contribute to this section that should help to prioritize business enabling environment issues specifically for the non-oil tradable sector and make recommendations on strengthening the public-private dialogue around these. The consultant will draw on the work done by the IFC to analyze the relative impact of the major business enabling environment issues on competitiveness in the non-oil tradable sector, particularly the extent to which they constrain exports.
The consultant will contribute to this section that should help to prioritize business enabling environment issues specifically for the non-oil tradable sector and make recommendations on strengthening the public-private dialogue around these. The consultant will draw on the work done by the IFC to analyze the relative impact of the major business enabling environment issues on competitiveness in the non-oil tradable sector, particularly the extent to which they constrain exports.
This overall chapter will be focused on four key issues that constrain Timor-Leste’s trade integration, namely Business Environment for Trade, Labor Market Challenges, Land Access, and Critical Infrastructure Services. The consultant will draft the section on Business Environment for Trade, but will coordinate with the authors of the other sections to ensure adequate prioritization.
Business environment and institutional framework for trade and investment: This section will look at the regulatory framework of the business environment and the extent to which it constrains trade in Timor-Leste. Specifically, this section will look at the following areas:
•Legal framework, judiciary system, banking system, taxation, investment procedures and
investment promotion;
•Extent of trade liberalization expressed in General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
terminology;
•Roadmap on options and modalities to introduce reforms in the regulatory framework aiming at
creating a competitive environment.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 5-10 pages and will provide a comprehensive picture of business environment issues in Timor-Leste.
Activity II. Trade Facilitation
This section will look at the critical trade facilitation infrastructure, services and the policies that constrain Timor-Leste’s competitiveness in the export sector. The consultant will be responsible for drafting the sub-chapter on Trade Finance which will be incorporated by another team member into a coherent final chapter. Specifically, this sub-chapter will look at the following issues:
•Access to financial services in Timor-Leste in various market segments;
•Profile of lenders and potential lenders to Timor-Leste and constraining factors to portfolio
expansion; and
•Capacity of the local market to access financial services for export products.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 3-5 pages and will provide a comprehensive picture of trade finance issues in Timor-Leste.
For both activities, the consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
•Existing programs in the thematic area (development partner, government or otherwise).
•High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken in
the thematic area to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
•Contribution to DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment.
•Contribution to the DTIS chapter on Trade Facilitation.
•Input into DTIS action matrix.
•Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the main mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
•Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
•Ensure that the views of private sector users (importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
•Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports ;
•Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
•Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
Business environment and institutional framework for trade and investment: This section will look at the regulatory framework of the business environment and the extent to which it constrains trade in Timor-Leste. Specifically, this section will look at the following areas:
•Legal framework, judiciary system, banking system, taxation, investment procedures and
investment promotion;
•Extent of trade liberalization expressed in General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
terminology;
•Roadmap on options and modalities to introduce reforms in the regulatory framework aiming at
creating a competitive environment.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 5-10 pages and will provide a comprehensive picture of business environment issues in Timor-Leste.
Activity II. Trade Facilitation
This section will look at the critical trade facilitation infrastructure, services and the policies that constrain Timor-Leste’s competitiveness in the export sector. The consultant will be responsible for drafting the sub-chapter on Trade Finance which will be incorporated by another team member into a coherent final chapter. Specifically, this sub-chapter will look at the following issues:
•Access to financial services in Timor-Leste in various market segments;
•Profile of lenders and potential lenders to Timor-Leste and constraining factors to portfolio
expansion; and
•Capacity of the local market to access financial services for export products.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 3-5 pages and will provide a comprehensive picture of trade finance issues in Timor-Leste.
For both activities, the consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
•Existing programs in the thematic area (development partner, government or otherwise).
•High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken in
the thematic area to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
•Contribution to DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment.
•Contribution to the DTIS chapter on Trade Facilitation.
•Input into DTIS action matrix.
•Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the main mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
•Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
•Ensure that the views of private sector users (importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
•Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports ;
•Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
•Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess all of the following characteristics:
•An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
•Extensive experience conducting reviews of business environments in comparable countries (prior experience in Timor-Leste least-developed countries would be highly valued).
•Strong English writing and editorial skills.
•An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
•Extensive experience conducting reviews of business environments in comparable countries (prior experience in Timor-Leste least-developed countries would be highly valued).
•Strong English writing and editorial skills.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will be allocated 14 days to complete the work, approximately 7 of which will be spent in country on the Main Mission, and the remaining 7 of which will be spent completing final edits on the write-up.
The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested candidates are requested to submit a current CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to John Holdaway (jholdaway@worldbank.org) and Guida Freitas (gfreitas@worldbank.org) by COB 23 September 2009. The assignment is expected to commence in October 2009.
Word Bank, Labor Market Specialist, Deadline September 23, 2009
TERMS OF REFERENCE
LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 21 days (approximately 14 in country, 7 by correspondence)
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
V. TIMEFRAME
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 21 days (approximately 14 in country, 7 by correspondence)
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
Timor-Leste is a beneficiary of the Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries (IF). The IF is a multi-agency, multi-donor program established in 1996 to promote the integration of the developed countries (LDCs) into the global economy. The work program starts with the preparation of a Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) which analyzes both the internal and external constraints facing the country in increasing its integration into the global economy. The DTIS provides the analytical support for an action plan that identifies priority policy measures, investments, and technical assistance needs.
The Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has requested assistance from the World Bank to carry out their DTIS. To do this, the World Bank wants to recruit the services of a Business Environment Specialist with expertise in the fields of trade and competitiveness.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The services of the consultant are required to contribute to the DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment. This section aims at identifying and prioritizing the critical enabling environment issues pertaining to the non-oil tradable sector and make recommendations on strengthening the public-private sector dialogue around these.
This chapter will focus on four key issues that constrain Timor-Leste’s trade integration, namely Business Environment for Trade, Labor Market Challenges, Land Access and Critical Infrastructure Services. The consultant will draft the sub-section on Labor Market Challenges, but will coordinate with the authors of the other sub-sections to ensure issues are adequately addressed and prioritized.
Labor Market Challenges: This sub-section will focus on the main bottlenecks contributing to Timor-Leste’s skills shortage and the high cost of labor in the country. The DTIS will analyze how best to fill this skills gap in the short-term and examine the extent to which the medium- and long-term efforts on education and technical training are beginning to generate results. Issues that will be considered will include the following:
This chapter will focus on four key issues that constrain Timor-Leste’s trade integration, namely Business Environment for Trade, Labor Market Challenges, Land Access and Critical Infrastructure Services. The consultant will draft the sub-section on Labor Market Challenges, but will coordinate with the authors of the other sub-sections to ensure issues are adequately addressed and prioritized.
Labor Market Challenges: This sub-section will focus on the main bottlenecks contributing to Timor-Leste’s skills shortage and the high cost of labor in the country. The DTIS will analyze how best to fill this skills gap in the short-term and examine the extent to which the medium- and long-term efforts on education and technical training are beginning to generate results. Issues that will be considered will include the following:
• The impact of skill shortages on business expansion and achievement of scale, particularly in the agriculture sector;
• The extent of technology and skills transfer in the private export sector to date, and lessons learnt;
• Existing efforts to address the skills gap and their impact;
• Options for filling the skills gap in the short-term;
• Local capacity building efforts and needs for long-term human resource development.
• Institutional mechanisms for wage setting;
• Wage developments in Timor-Leste compared to neighboring countries and the impact on competitiveness and migration flows;
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 10-15 pages and will provide a comprehensive assessment of labor market/skills gap issues in Timor-Leste.
The consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
• Existing programs in the area of human resource development (development partner, government or otherwise).
• High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken in this area to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
• Existing efforts to address the skills gap and their impact;
• Options for filling the skills gap in the short-term;
• Local capacity building efforts and needs for long-term human resource development.
• Institutional mechanisms for wage setting;
• Wage developments in Timor-Leste compared to neighboring countries and the impact on competitiveness and migration flows;
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 10-15 pages and will provide a comprehensive assessment of labor market/skills gap issues in Timor-Leste.
The consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
• Existing programs in the area of human resource development (development partner, government or otherwise).
• High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken in this area to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
• Contribution to the DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment.
• Input into DTIS action matrix.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the main mission.
• Contribution to the DTIS chapter on Factor Inputs and the Business Environment.
• Input into DTIS action matrix.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the main mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
• Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
• Ensure that the views of private sector users (importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
• Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports ;
• Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
• Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
• Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
• Ensure that the views of private sector users (importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
• Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports ;
• Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
• Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess all of the following characteristics:
• An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience of conducting analysis of labor markets, in particular skills gap and human resource development for the private sector (prior experience in Timor-Leste least-developed countries would be highly valued).
• Strong English writing and editorial skills.
• An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience of conducting analysis of labor markets, in particular skills gap and human resource development for the private sector (prior experience in Timor-Leste least-developed countries would be highly valued).
• Strong English writing and editorial skills.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will be allocated 21 days to complete the work, approximately 14 of which will be spent in country on the Main Mission, and the remaining 7 of which will be spent completing final edits on the write-up.
The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested candidates are requested to submit a current CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to John Holdaway (jholdaway@worldbank.org) and Guida Freitas (gfreitas@worldbank.org) by COB 23 September 2009. The assignment is expected to commence in October 2009.
Word Bank, Agricultural Commodity Trade Specialist, Deadline September 23, 2009
TERMS OF REFERENCE
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY TRADE SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 30 days (approximately 21 in country, 9 by correspondence)
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY TRADE SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 30 days (approximately 21 in country, 9 by correspondence)
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
Timor-Leste is a beneficiary of the Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries (IF). The IF is a multi-agency, multi-donor program established in 1996 to promote the integration of the developed countries (LDCs) into the global economy . The work program starts with the preparation of a Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) which analyzes both the internal and external constraints facing the country in increasing its integration into the global economy. The DTIS provides the analytical support for an action plan that identifies priority policy measures, investments, and technical assistance needs.
The Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has requested assistance from the World Bank to carry out their DTIS. To do this, the World Bank requires the services of an Agricultural Commodity Trade Specialist with expertise in value-chain analysis and processing, value-addition and export of agricultural commodities.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The services of the consultant are required to complete the DTIS section on Sector Analysis. This section will cover a short analysis of the agricultural sector and its importance in the domestic economy; Value Chain Analysis (VCA) of selected agricultural products that have export potential; and Standards.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The services of the consultant are required to complete the DTIS section on Sector Analysis. This section will cover a short analysis of the agricultural sector and its importance in the domestic economy; Value Chain Analysis (VCA) of selected agricultural products that have export potential; and Standards.
Value Chain Analysis: This section will analyze challenges to diversifying and expanding exports in the agricultural sector, in view of its export potential and the likely positive impact on growth, employment generation, and poverty reduction. The consultant will review the supply chains and assess factors that impact on competitiveness and trading capacity in a number of key products that may include mung-beans, soy-beans, candle-nuts, coconuts and coffee. The aim of this set of value-chain analyses is to identify the key structural and policy-related bottlenecks to export competitiveness and determine the extent to which the success of coffee in Timor-Leste can be further strengthened and replicated with other products. The study will include the following:
• Review of trends of production, exports, employment levels and economy-wide linkages;
• Identification of major constraints to productivity growth and, thereby, to export competitiveness and export expansion;
• An effort should be made to demonstrate the extent of Timor-Leste’s comparative cost disadvantage by giving cross-country examples from comparable countries exporting these products. Assessment of scope for increased production and/or improvements in quality of product including a discussion of the potential markets for such goods;
• Discussion of the implications for poverty alleviation and employment generation of increased production through direct and indirect employment generation;
• Priority policy, legislative or institutional changes, capacity building measures and investments to address the critically binding sector constraints.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 15 pages and will provide a comprehensive analysis of the major agricultural commodity trade issues in Timor-Leste.
Standards: Complying with the product safety and quality standards of importing countries is important to expanding and diversifying exports. The DTIS will identify priority compliance requirements to promoting Timor-Leste’s exports. Specifically, the report will deal with the following areas:
• Priority products for which standards need to be met;
• Policies, infrastructure and training needed to promote higher standards throughout the production chain; and
• Specific export destination requirements.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 5-10 pages and will provide a comprehensive assessment of standards issues in Timor-Leste.
In addition, the consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
• Existing programs in the thematic area (development partner, government or otherwise).
• High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken in the thematic area to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
• Review of trends of production, exports, employment levels and economy-wide linkages;
• Identification of major constraints to productivity growth and, thereby, to export competitiveness and export expansion;
• An effort should be made to demonstrate the extent of Timor-Leste’s comparative cost disadvantage by giving cross-country examples from comparable countries exporting these products. Assessment of scope for increased production and/or improvements in quality of product including a discussion of the potential markets for such goods;
• Discussion of the implications for poverty alleviation and employment generation of increased production through direct and indirect employment generation;
• Priority policy, legislative or institutional changes, capacity building measures and investments to address the critically binding sector constraints.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 15 pages and will provide a comprehensive analysis of the major agricultural commodity trade issues in Timor-Leste.
Standards: Complying with the product safety and quality standards of importing countries is important to expanding and diversifying exports. The DTIS will identify priority compliance requirements to promoting Timor-Leste’s exports. Specifically, the report will deal with the following areas:
• Priority products for which standards need to be met;
• Policies, infrastructure and training needed to promote higher standards throughout the production chain; and
• Specific export destination requirements.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 5-10 pages and will provide a comprehensive assessment of standards issues in Timor-Leste.
In addition, the consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
• Existing programs in the thematic area (development partner, government or otherwise).
• High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken in the thematic area to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
• DTIS chapter on Sector Analysis.
• Input into DTIS action matrix.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
• Input into DTIS action matrix.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
• Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
• Ensure that the views of private sector users (producers, traders, industry associations, sector ministries, relevant service providers, importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
• Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports;
• Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
• Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
• Ensure that the views of private sector users (producers, traders, industry associations, sector ministries, relevant service providers, importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
• Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports;
• Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
• Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess all of the following characteristics:
• An advanced university degree in agricultural economics or other related field.
• Extensive experience conducting agricultural sector analysis in comparable countries (prior experience in Timor-Leste or other small island countries would be highly valued).
• Strong English writing and editorial skills.
VII. MANAGEMENT
• An advanced university degree in agricultural economics or other related field.
• Extensive experience conducting agricultural sector analysis in comparable countries (prior experience in Timor-Leste or other small island countries would be highly valued).
• Strong English writing and editorial skills.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will be allocated 30 days to complete the work, approximately 21 of which will be spent in country on the Main Mission, and the remaining 9 of which will be spent completing final edits on the write-up.
The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested candidates are requested to submit a current CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to John Holdaway (jholdaway@worldbank.org) and Guida Freitas (gfreitas@worldbank.org) by COB 23 September 2009. The assignment is expected to commence in October 2009.
Word Bank Dili, Trade Facilitation Specialist, Deadline September 23, 2009
TERMS OF REFERENCE
TRADE FACILITATION SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 30 days (approximately 21 in country, 9 by correspondence)
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
When relevant, an effort should be made to provide cross-country comparisons on the costs of freight transportation and logistics services, as well as on customs clearance times.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 15 pages and will provide a comprehensive picture of trade facilitation issues in Timor-Leste.
In addition, the consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
• Existing programs to improve trade facilitation (development partner, government or otherwise).
• High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken on trade facilitation to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
• DTIS chapter on trade facilitation.
• Input into DTIS action matrix.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the main mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
• Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
• Ensure that the views of private sector users (importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
• Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports ;
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess all of the following characteristics:
• An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience conducting reviews of trade facilitation infrastructure in comparable countries (prior experience in Timor-Leste or other small island countries would be highly valued).
• Strong English writing and editorial skills.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will be allocated 30 days to complete the work, approximately 21 of which will be spent in country on the Main mission, and the remaining 9 of which will be spent on completing the write-up. The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested candidates are requested to submit a current CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to John Holdaway (jholdaway@worldbank.org) and Guida Freitas (gfreitas@worldbank.org) by COB 23 September 2009. The assignment is expected to commence in October 2009.
TRADE FACILITATION SPECIALIST
World Bank Timor-Leste
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 30 days (approximately 21 in country, 9 by correspondence)
Recruitment: International
I. BACKGROUND:
Timor-Leste is a beneficiary of the Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries (IF). The IF is a multi-agency, multi-donor program established in 1996 to promote the integration of the developed countries (LDCs) into the global economy. The work program starts with the preparation of a Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) which analyzes both the internal and external constraints facing the country in increasing its integration into the global economy. The DTIS provides the analytical support for an action plan that identifies priority policy measures, investments, and technical assistance needs.
The Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has requested assistance from the World Bank to carry out their DTIS. To do this, the World Bank wants to recruit the services of a Trade Facilitation Specialist with expertise in the fields of transport, logistics and border management.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The services of the consultant are required to complete the DTIS chapter on Trade Facilitation. The consultant will analyze and draft the chapter on critical trade facilitation issues related transportation and border management. The consultants will also incorporate analysis on trade finance drafted by another team member into the Trade Facilitation chapter. The consultant will focus on the following issues:
• Logistics, freight-forwarding and line-haul services available in Timor-Leste;
• Transportation services that facilitate trade integration including roads, seaports and airports;
• Non-infrastructural support of the supply chain, including regulations and institutional arrangements; and
• Logistics, freight-forwarding and line-haul services available in Timor-Leste;
• Transportation services that facilitate trade integration including roads, seaports and airports;
• Non-infrastructural support of the supply chain, including regulations and institutional arrangements; and
• Border management, including the import and export infrastructure, efficiency of customs, policies and systems and their impacts on costs.
When relevant, an effort should be made to provide cross-country comparisons on the costs of freight transportation and logistics services, as well as on customs clearance times.
It is anticipated that the final product will be on the order of 15 pages and will provide a comprehensive picture of trade facilitation issues in Timor-Leste.
In addition, the consultant will provide input into the DTIS consolidated action matrix detailing the following:
• Existing programs to improve trade facilitation (development partner, government or otherwise).
• High priority reform areas and potential investments or projects that could be undertaken on trade facilitation to improve Timor-Leste’s competitiveness.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Specific outputs include:
• DTIS chapter on trade facilitation.
• Input into DTIS action matrix.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders at the end of the main mission.
First drafts of written outputs will be expected by the end of the main mission.
IV. METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will:
• Employ a combination of data analysis, interviews, and direct observation;
• Ensure that the views of private sector users (importers, exporters, investors) are fully taken into account;
• Review existing information available through various relevant studies and reports ;
• Ensure all findings and recommendations take into account existing and/or programmed initiatives;
• Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
• Work closely with other members of the DTIS team to ensure that the analysis and recommendations are aligned with the overall report.
V. TIMEFRAME
The main mission is targeted for October/November 2009 and work should be completed within 3 weeks of the end of the main mission.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess all of the following characteristics:
• An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience conducting reviews of trade facilitation infrastructure in comparable countries (prior experience in Timor-Leste or other small island countries would be highly valued).
• Strong English writing and editorial skills.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The consultant will be allocated 30 days to complete the work, approximately 21 of which will be spent in country on the Main mission, and the remaining 9 of which will be spent on completing the write-up. The consultant will report to the Task Team Leader of the DTIS.
VIII. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested candidates are requested to submit a current CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to John Holdaway (jholdaway@worldbank.org) and Guida Freitas (gfreitas@worldbank.org) by COB 23 September 2009. The assignment is expected to commence in October 2009.
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