This is to inform the general public that the Ogun State Government has began her 2020 job recruitment into the position of independent verification agency and as such all interested and qualified persons should endeavor to apply immediately
About Ogun State Government
The Ogun State Government is requesting assistance from the World Bank to fund the Ogun State Economic Transformation Program (OGSTEP) through an Investment Project Financing instrument, The funds will support the Ogun State Development Plan (SDP) (2018-2030) with a focus on business environment, skills development and public sector governance.
The ministry of budget and planning has the responsibility for project implementation and ensuring that the project development objectives are met and coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
Below is a critical role / activities that are needed to be filled or carried out for the preparation and implementation of the program:
Job Title: Independent Verification Agency to Undertake Independent Verification of OGSTEP Program Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs)
Ref. No.: OG / CS / PPA / 47 / 2020
Location: Ogun
Project Development Objective
The project consists of two main components. The project components include:
Component 2: Technical Assistance to Strengthen Capacity to Implement the Program
OGSTEP Background
The Ogun State Government is requesting assistance from the World Bank to fund the Ogun State Economic Transformation Program (OGSTEP) through an Investment Project Financing instrument. The amount of the proposed program is USD 250 million, and it will support the Ogun State Development Plan (SDP) (2018-2030) with a focus on agriculture, business environment, skills development and public sector reforms/ governance. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to increase agricultural production and stimulate private sector participation in the agricultural, industrial and skills sectors of the Ogun State economy. The project consists of two main components. The project components include:
The Project is an Investment Project Financing operation consisting of two inter-related components: a results-based component and an investment component. Component 1 which is results-based will disburse against agreed-upon actions, outputs and outcomes (Disbursement-Linked-Indicators or “DLIs”) while Component 2 will finance select technical assistance and investment activities to strengthen the government’s capacity for implementing the Project and thereby support the achievement of the results under Component 1. The two components are inherently linked as shown in the Project’s theory of change and results framework.
Component 1: Results based financing to improve the business-enabling environment and foster private sector participation in the agri-food and skills sectors:
Component 2: Strengthening the capacity of the government to implement the State’s economic transformation (US$50 million from IDA):
Objectives of the Assignment:
Scope of Services
Prepare a verification plan:
Development of the methodology, including checklists/questionnaires/interviews when needed and other tools:
Undertake the verification of DLIs:
Analyse the verification Data:
Delays in IVA exercise:
IVA Reporting Protocol:
Prepare Results Verification Reports:
Carry out all other relevant actions necessary for the successful conduct of the independent verification of achievement of the DLIs.
The Verification Process
The prospective IVA will outline the tasks or activities to be carried out, in addition to the following:
Required Qualifications
The Firm should possess the following qualifications:
Team Composition & Qualification Requirements for the Key Experts
The verification team should possess adequate expertise and skills in the field of evaluation, verification, auditing of physical outputs and professional reporting/documentation in English language to carry out the verification and validation exercise and should include:
Time Period and Level of Effort
The IVA will be engaged for 90 days each year. The assignment which shall run annually shall begin and be concluded within the Q3 – Q4 of every year.
During the assignment, the selected firm is expected to deliver the following:
Reporting:
Deliverables:
Payment Schedule:
The payment of the IVA shall be based on payment schedule below:
Client’s Input
The Client shall:
Code of Conduct:
Application Closing Date
16th September, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] / [email protected]
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Note: Interested individuals / firms are expected to indicate the position being applied for and should provide sufficient information demonstrating required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
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