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IND-2308: Uttaranchal State-Road Investment Program

Invitation for Submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for
Infrastructure Management Consultants

1. implementation of the employer's revised organizational structure designed to increase emphasis on policy, strategic planning and stakeholder involvement;
2. identification of performance targets, allocating responsibility for their delivery ;
3. definition and documentation of operating procedures;
4. development of a Human Resources Strategy to achieve these targets and
5. delivery of a training program for EA staff and contractors. To that end, the consultants engaged under the project will undertake the following but is not limited to:

A. Assist the EA with Organizational Restructuring The consultants will support the EA to carry out ongoing organizational restructuring activities, including:
1. Establishment of a separate unit at PWDSGOU headquarters, responsible for the development of policy directives and performance targets to ensure quality and consistency.
2. Creation of two additional operational Zones to permit closer supervision of projects and increase accountability; and
3. Establishment of a Road Stakeholder Board (RSB) as well as a Consultant & Contractor Registration Board (CCRB) to increase stakeholder participation and transparency of decision-making.
B. Performance Targets: The consultant will undertake the following activities to support the EA in promoting accountability for results:
1. Assist in defining performance targets and developing position descriptions;
2. Document operating procedures for efficient and timely delivery of performance targets;
C. Human Resources Strategy: The consultant will undertake the following activities for human resource capacity building:
1. Conduct an assessment of staff requirements and skills-mix;
2. Prepare a Human Resources Strategy (HRS) including an assessment of training needs.
D. Training Program: The consultant will organize training for EA staff as well as local contractors:
1. Design specific training programs for enhancing the skills of the categories of staff identified in HRS as well as private contractors engaged by or intending to seek work with the EA.
2. Establish a formal agreement on the part of the EA with one or more recognized state educational institutions such as IIT Roorkee to deliver the training programs and support successful completion of the courses by the selected staff.