International Consultant Sought for Regional Connectivity Project in Northern Laos

SEARECC consists of five (5) components as follow : (1) Lao PDR and Regional Connectivity Enhancement, (2) Logistics Services Development and Vorder-Crossing Management, (3) Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Regulatory Framework in Agriculture, Transport, and Investment Planning, (4) Project Management and (5) Contingency Emergency Response.

The Department of Roads (DOR) now intends to engage a part-time suitably qualified and experienced as International Project Implementation and Operation Support Consultant for the Department of Roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) to undertake the tasks under Component 1 as described in the Terms of Reference (ToR).

The full ToR for the assignment can be found at the following website www.mpwt.gov.la or can be sent to candidates upon written request to the e-mail address below. This assignment will not exceed 220 working days on a part-time basis, with at least 40% of the time spent in Lao PDR, spread over a period of 2 to 3 years, until the project’s completion in May 2028. The assignment is planned to commence in January 2026.

The Consultant will work closely with the Project Mannagement Unit (PMU)/Component Management Unit (CMU) and report to the Director General of the DoR. He/She will also collaborate with other project implementation agencies and support the PMU/CMU in coordinating with development partners, including the World Bank, the EIB, and other stakeholders.

The Project Procurement Committee of SEARECC Project now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultant should provide information (CV, Expression of Interest, other supporting information, if any) demonstrating that s/he has the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

In order to qualify for this position, the candidates shall meet the following experience and competence requirements: 1. At least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, road & bridge engineering or a related engineering field; specialization / certificate in road construction and maintenance is a strong asset. 2.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in project and or program management within the infrastructure sector; such experience with OPBRC, PBC or Hybrid PBC contracts is an advantage. 3. Proven experience in climate-resilient national road / highway design, BoQs and technical specifications; such experience with projects funded by the WB, ADB or other IFIs is an advantage. 4.

At least 1 similar assignment implemented in the past 5 years for road construction and performance-based maintenance; such experience in South-east Asia is an advantage. 5. Experience in result-based planning, quality control, monitoring, and evaluation, and human resources management, ideally within the infrastructure sector. 6. Experience in training on project management and contract management is an asset. 7.

Good inter-personal and team building skills. 8. Excellent spoken and written skills in English. 9. Willingness to travel to provinces. 10. Flexibility and ability to work and deliver high-quality, within set production time(s).

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 4th edition of November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 15 December 2025, 17:00 o’clock Lao time (submissions via email are also acceptable). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Management Unit, Department Planning and Finance (DPF) Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. Attention : Mr. Vannasone K.

Thepvongsa, Deputy Director General, DPF Email : proc.dpf.mpwt@gmail.com with Cc : ssouphanh@gmail.com; phouvi_say@hotmail.com and maxmahaxay11@hotmail.com Agency: Ministry of Public Works and Transport Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 200000.0 USD