OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT
RECRUITMENT FOR: OGUN STATE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROJECT (OGSTEP)
DEADLINE: 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2020
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 Project Development Objective 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:
Component 1: Increasing Agricultural Production and Industrialization
• Sub-Component 1.1: Increasing Agricultural Production
• Sub-Component 1.2: Improving Business Environment.
• Sub-Component 1.3 Developing Skills.
Component 2: Technical Assistance to Strengthen Capacity to Implement the Program
• Component 2.1 Agriculture
• Component 2.2 Business Environment
• Component 2.3 Skills
• Component 2.4 Public Sector Reform and PFM
• Component 2.5 Project Implementation support
The Ministry of Budget and Planning has the lead responsibility for project implementation and ensuring that the project development objectives are met and coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
Below are some of the critical roles/activities that are needed to be filled or carried out for the preparation and implementation of the program.
1. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
1. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AGENT (IVA)
The IVA is expected to conduct transparent and impartial periodic independent verifications of achievement of the 9 DLIs with associated targets and milestones under the Program. The firm shall undertake the verification of milestone deliverables by the implementing agencies and the progress made towards the achievement of expected results. The IVA will provide independent confirmation of the results reported to the World Bank.
1. PROCUREMENT REFORM SPECIALIST
The main responsibilities of the Procurement Reform Specialist are to assist Ogun State in establishing a modern public procurement system, including a dedicated Procurement Cadre in the Public Service that will facilitate improved delivery of goods and services. The Consultant will work closely with the Honourable Commissioner for Budget & Planning, Chairman of the Procurement Council, Project Coordinator – OGSTEP and Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, in modernizing and strengthening the procurement processes and systems with a view to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public procurement and budget execution in the state.
1. EDUCATION/SKILLS SECTOR
1. EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (EMIS) CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The overall objective of this assignment is to develop a framework for the implementation of an ‘all-inclusive’ Statewide web-based Educational Management Information System (EMIS) which will comprise of information gathered from all institutions offering educational services (Formal, Non-Formal & Informal) within the State. The integrated framework will consider two main Management Information Systems:
1. A Formal Education Management Information System (EMIS); and
2. A Non-Formal Education Management Information System (NFE-MIS).
1. AGRICULTURE SECTOR
1. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of tasks executed by OGSTEP Agric in relation to project preparation and project implementation geared towards the farmers and firms. Specifically, the Environmental Specialist role will assist in meeting the Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) for the OGSTEP Project. He/she will be required to support the OGSTEP Agric Sector Technical Team and the Project Manager and the Agriculture portfolio in coordinating and carrying out environmental & technical studies required for comprehensive environmental impact assessment as well as the development and implementation of Environmental Management plans, among others.
1. SOCIAL SPECIALIST
The Social Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of tasks executed by OGSTEP Agric in relation to project preparation and project implementation geared towards the farmers and firms. The Social Specialist’s role will assist in meeting the Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) for the OGSTEP Project. He /she will support the OGSTEP Agric Sector Technical Team, Project Manager and the Agriculture portfolio in terms of coordination and carrying out social and technical studies required for comprehensive environmental impact assessment, undertake reporting approvals and compliance issues to both the project team and atlas leadership team and development and implementation of Social Management plans, among others.
1. BASELINE SURVEY CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The baseline survey is a significant requirement to monitor the progress of the Agriculture component of the OGSTEP against the set indicators, and the conduct of a mid-term review and the final evaluation. The firm is expected to examine the current yield per hectare of farmers in the farming communities for all the value chains in the communities and areas covered by the project, provide information that support the projects agricultural activities, including value chain development and productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, feeder roads, warehouses etc.) as provided for by the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investments (FRILIA) agreements in place in the State.
1. FARMS & FARMERS’ REGISTRATION CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The specific objective of the assignment is to develop a detailed database of farmers and related information, that will support decision making process, ensure effective development, implementation of agricultural support programmes and development of the Ogun Farmers Information Management System (OGFIMS) platform for the State, in line with best practices and similar undertakings in neighboring States. The firm will be responsible for developing the technical platform for OGFIMS including the geo-spatial and attribute data base and so on.
1. VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT FIRMS (VCDF) CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The objective of the engagement of the Value Chain Development Firms (VCDF’s) is to develop and promote further the commodity value chains to be promoted in the State. Further, the engagement of VCDF’s seeks to facilitate timely linkage between producers, input suppliers and service providers, and off-takers; and well as identify relevant value chain Service Providers across the Value Chains Segment, among others in the State. The firm will assist to develop and strengthen the target agricultural value chains in Ogun State in two phases:
1. Pre Investment Phase, and
2. Investment Phase.
1. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF PRIORITY VALUE CHAINS CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The objective of the value chain analysis is to develop value chain profile for each individual commodity value chain to be promoted in the State; revalidate selected value chains and update data. The assignment seeks to achieve: Value Chain Analysis of identified agricultural value chains in Ogun State, identification of those activities unique to Agricultural value chain in Ogun State where there can be optimisation of effort, profits and reduction of waste. Identification of potential producers’ groups, and private sector players, the promising value addition opportunities and markets in the State, among others.
1. VERIFICATION OF AGRICULTURE CLUSTERS, ROADS & SITE’S ETC CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The consulting firm will be responsible for the verification of locations for suitability for various proposed infrastructure of roads, reservoirs, etc, outlined in the value chain activities and for relevant Agricultural clusters including mapping and site identification and selection in line with Ministry and OGSTEP requirements as well as project preparation and implementation needs. The firm will provide required and up-to-date information to OGSTEP Sector Technical Team; Identification of potential areas on their suitability for proposed road infrastructure and other Agricultural infrastructure in relation to the targeted value chains; verification of locations and update of data in relation to claims of existing infrastructure and other information on proposed or previously identified sites; collection of baseline information from all identified and verified farming communities, among others.
1. RURAL ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST
The Rural Infrastructure Engineer shall work closely with the Project Manager and support the OGSTEP Agric Sector Technical Team in the projects development and implementation activities, and among others:
1. Provide Implementation support, formulation and evaluation of investment operations (projects and programmes) in food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing as well as strategic and policy work with a focus on water resources management, irrigation, drainage and rural infrastructure.
2. Assist in designing small-scale irrigation systems for beneficiary farmers.
3. Provide technical advice on engineering design and in preparation of bill of quantities (BOQ), tendering process, and supervision of infrastructure works including roads.
4. Ensure engineering designs incorporate safeguards requirements as outlined in the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and other safeguards instruments.
1. FRILIA SPECIALIST
The FRILIA Specialist will, primarily, support the development and implementation of the international best practice Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investments (FRILIA) in Ogun State. The Specialist shall support the OGSTEP Agric Sector Technical Team and the Agriculture portfolio in terms of the evolving trends and demands for products as well as to provide assistance in the areas of enterprise development and competitiveness.
1. BUSINESS-ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
1. CONSULTANT TO DRAFT THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL
The objective of this consultancy is to develop a regulatory and operational framework for the Ogun State Business Environment Council, Ogun State Business Environment Secretariat and Technical Working Groups in line with best practice based on the work at PEBEC and other states in Nigeria. The goal of the regulatory framework is to ensure long-term sustainability of the Business Environment Council, to set out its organizational structure and functions, establish a robust accountability structure to maximise effectiveness at the state level.
1. LAND ADMINISTRATION EXPERT
The Land Administration Expert will provide support to OG BLS to achieve increases in land titling and registration to help secure property rights, which should lead to higher level of investment and productivity under a sound governance environment. Although property taxes forms a key component of internally generated revenue for the state, the Land Administration Expert will ensure that CofO issuances does not only promote income generation but strengthens citizens’ rights in an inclusive manner. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day management of tasks executed by OGSTEP Business Environment Sector Technical Team in relation to project preparation and project implementation at the Bureau of Lands and Survey geared towards improving the business environment in Ogun state, while working closely with the Project Manager.
For detailed Terms of Reference please visit the Ogun State Website: www.ogunstate.gov.ng OR http://bit.ly/OGSGToRs
The Ogun State Government invites eligible individuals/firms to indicate their interest in providing services. Interested individuals/firms are expected to indicate the positions being applied for and should provide sufficient information demonstrating required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
Resumes and Cover Letters are to be delivered to ogstep@ogunstate.gov.ng / ogstep.p4r@gmail.com by September 16, 2020.
Signed:
Olaolu Olabimtan
Honourable Commissioner
MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND PLANNING,
Ogun State Government
