TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR HIRING A LEGAL CONSULTANT
CLIENT: RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. BACKGROUND
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is a- public institution with a vision of transforming Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment and innovation. Its mission is to fast track economic development in Rwanda by fostering private sector growth. The scope of work includes all aspects related to the development of the private sector. This involves working with and addressing the needs of companies of all sizes (large and SMEs) and both local and foreign investors.
2. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The RDB is looking to recruit one Legal Consultant to assist in the negotiation of strategic investments on behalf of the Government of Rwanda and across its stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Forestry and Mines. Strategic investments are private investment* that are either large (in terms of investment value), high impact (creation of many jobs), strategic (e.g., catalytic investment into a strategic sector) or complex (e.g., requires Government of Rwanda approval because it involves large tracts of public land).
3. SCOPE OF WORK
- Conduct legal analysis and develop recommendations with respect to the legal aspects of investment proposals involving the Government of Rwanda for the RDB.
- Conduct negotiations of investments, including drafting of complex contracts, on behalf of the Government of Rwanda and coordination of negotiations with other government and private sector stakeholders.
- Provide negotiation support, e.g., preparations of negotiation positions and strategies to the CEO of RDB (or whoever may be the chief negotiator of the transaction at RDB).
- Provide guidance to and supervise the analytical work of other RDB personnel working on investment transactions and external consultancies.
4. OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES/REPORTS
The following outputs will be delivered in both soft and hard copies by the Consultant:
- Monthly reports summarizing the assignments done. The report must show clearly:
- What has been done and completed and ongoing activities;
- Problems encountered during his/her assignments and solutions taken;
- Recommendation on future smooth running of the process;
- Planning ahead of what is to be done in next month;
- Any other necessary information that may need urgent action in next coming month The reports in English will be submitted directly to the CEO of RDB, as the CEO often represents RDB in the negotiations of strategic investments
5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
RDB is looking for candidates with the following profile:
- A Masters or PHD in law. Qualification to practice preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience related to investment transactions in a reputable law firm. Specialization in corporate finance, project finance or PPPs highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and contract drafting skills with respect to large, complex private or public-private investments.
- Ability to successfully negotiate and implement large, complex private or public-private investments
- Experience working with governments to negotiate public-private investment highly desirable. Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to confidently work with senior public officials and private sector leaders.
- Excellent business writing and presentation skills and verbal communication skills (in English). Delivery focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced environment. Professional, detail orientated with high standards.
6. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The duration of the assignment is 12 months renewable upon satisfaction of the client
7. SUPERVISION AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The Consultant will be hired based on a time based contract. During the course of the assignment, the legal Consultant will be under direct supervision of the CEO and will report to the CEO of RDB.
8. SUBMISSION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Expressions of interest must provide information as below:
- CV indicating similar experience;
- signed cover letter;
- Note showing the good understanding of the scope of work
Interested candidates must submit their CVs to the RDB Building, 4th Floor by 09:30 a.m Local Time 20/09/2011 at the address below:
Attn: Procurement Office
RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD (RDB)
Floor, RDB Building NYARUTARAMA Road
B.P. 6939, KIGALI, RWANDA
The highest ranked consultant will be invited to submit his/her financial proposal Note: the electronic bidding by e-mail (using apply button below) is also accepted.
Done at Kigali, on 09/09/ 2011
Yours sincerely,
James KAMANZI
Chief Financial Officer/RDB
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