Consultant Service for the Development of KIAC Operational Procedures Manual

KIGALI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE KiAC
IKIGO MPUZAMAHANGA CY'UBUKEMURAMPAKA CYA KIGALI
P.O box 695, Kigali Rwanda
Phone: +250 58 35 38
Fax: +250 58 35 74
Cell: +250 788 408 210
Website:www.kiac.org.rw
KIGAU INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANTING SERVICES — INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
COUNTRY: RWANDA
Title: CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KIAC OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES MANUAL (OPM)

Spearheaded by the Private Sector, Kigali International Arbitration Centre ( KIAC) is an arbitration centre established in February 2011 by an Act of Parliament ( Law n°51/2010 of 10/01/2010) to promote the resolution of disputes by arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, to provide facilities and assistance necessary for the conduct of domestic and international arbitration as well as advising the government on matters related to arbitration. The KIAC office based in Gikondo — PSF Expo ground/Kicikiro District is seeking the services for development of KIAC operational procedures manual (OPM).

1. Scope of Work
The Consulting Firm/Individual is expected to undertake the following activities:
• Study/examine the existing Procedures Manual and other documents approved during the first year of operations on processes and procedures and identify the list of specific regulations and procedures that should be developed accordingly as mandated by the KIAC status.
• Study the relevant legal texts and documents including rules and regulations governing KIAC, and other best practice governing budgeting and planning, Internal control system, travel policies, consultant manual, property management procedures, audit procedures and human resource management to avoid legal inconsistencies between regulations and procedures and existing laws of the country; and
• Draft a consolidated operational Manual regulations, related to documents and forms to be used in the day to day operations in accordance with I) and 2) above and recommendations expressed by the Centre.

2. Consultant's Qualifications

The Consultant (s) should have the following qualifications:
1. Strong experience in advising Institution in the development of financial management & procurement systems.
2. The consultant (or lead consultant in case of a firm) must hold at least a Masters Degree in
inance, Management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields.
3. Minimum of 10 years professional experience with the preparation of operation manual and regulations.
4. The other team members should have strong knowledge and experience (minimum of 5 years) in the development of public paicurement systems and institutional capacity building.
5. English proficiency, both writing and speaking, is essential.

Additional information if required may be obtained from the address below from 09.00 to 16.00 hours local time.
Expressions of interest (by hard or soft copy) must be delivered to the address below on or before July 24th, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. to:

KIGALI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE
Location: Gikondo, PSF-Expo Ground 

UWICYEZA Bernadette
Secretary General