International Road Safety Consultant Sought for Southeast Asia Regional Connectivity Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST (REOI) INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY CONSULTANT TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT REFERENCE NO.

ICS-085 The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT); Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF); Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC); Ministry of Public Security (MOPS); Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Lao PDR have received financing support from the World Bank’s (WB) International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Southeast Asia Regional Economic Corridor and Connectivity (SEARECC) with a project duration of six (6) years starting from 4th quarter of year 2022.

The proposed of SEARECC seeks to improve the domestic and regional transport connectivity and logistics facilities, with associated policy reforms for increased economic activities along selected transport corridors in Northern Lao PDR.

The project scope includes improvement of transport connectivity and logistics services in Lao PDR, trade facilitation, border crossing control management, and agriculture trade along the NR2 corridor and five provinces in the corridor catchment area. National Road 2 (NR2), 295 km long and a part of ASEAN highway No. 13.

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 Transport (DOT) now intends to engage a part-time suitably qualified and experienced as International Road Safety 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 be a part-time and time-based contract with intermittent assistance as per agreed plan with the Client.

The estimated time input is 120 person-days over a period of approximately two years and the contract must be completed before the end of the project, currently scheduled for May 2028. The assignment is anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2026. The Consultant will work both office-based and home-based, depending on the phase of the project / deliverables and on the need of presence at MPWT.

It is expected that a minimum 50% of time input shall be performed at MPWT office in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. The Consultant shall be available for undertaking trips within Lao PDR and working in provinces, as required. Traveling within Lao PDR for work purposes will be coordinated with, and covered by, the MPWT.

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/Transport Planning/Public Policy or relevant fields; A post-graduate qualifications in engineering or relevant professional memberships will be an advantage. 2.

At least 15 years of relevant international work experience in road safety engineering, road safety planning and implementation, audits, related monitoring & quality assurance; such experience in IFI funded projects is an advantage. 3. Experience in carrying out road safety engineering work in the region, especially with national highway authorities in Southeast Asia; such experience in Laos is an advantage. 4.

At least 2 similar assignments successfully completed in the past 5 years. 5. Extensive experience preparing and leading road safety training workshops and/or in presenting road safety campaigns and public awareness sessions. 6. Proficiency in English and excellent report writing and capacity building skills.

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; souk.dot@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: 110000.0 USD