The Program
The Philippines-Australia Public Financial Management for Infrastructure Program (PFM-I) is managed by Coffey on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The PFM-I works with Philippines Government agencies to help put in place the building blocks required to deliver the Government’s ambitious infrastructure development agenda. The strategic objectives are to:
1. Support Department of Management (DBM) implement its budget reforms program;
2. Support Department of Transport (DOTr) to improve infrastructure delivery by addressing major operational bottlenecks in the project cycle, and improving strategic alignment between policies, structure, processes and systems; and
3. Strengthen interaction between oversight agencies and the infrastructure service delivery agencies.
The Position
The Philippines-Australia Public Financial Management for Infrastructure Program may, from time to time, require access to advisory and other support services in a range of areas, as outlined below.
The intention of the EOI is that successfully assessed experts enter into Standing Offer Contracts with the intent to provide input if and as required under the PFM-I activity plan.
The STOAS EOI now welcomes applications for consideration throughout 2017 for planned activities through until June 2018.
Right of Way (ROW) and Site Acquisition Trainer
The ROW and Site Acquisition Trainer will provide training to Department of Transportation (DOTr) staff on right of way and site acquisition, in line with Government procedures under RA10752 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. This may extend to providing ad hoc advice and coaching with respect to specific procurement activities at DOTr.
Selection Criteria:
• Detailed knowledge of the Philippines regulatory environment with respect to right of way and site acquisition under RA10752.
• Experience in successfully managing right of way acquisition for Government projects.
• Understanding of Government planning and budgeting processes and policies, with a good understanding of their interaction with and impact on the ROW acquisition process.
• Experience in delivering training to Government agencies in ROW or related areas.
The Person
PFM-I is seeking Philippine National experts for consideration for the position of Right of Way and Site Acquisition Trainer. Experts will have demonstrated experience in their chosen field, preferably in the Philippine context. Previous experience working in Philippine Government agencies is desirable with a collaborative and constructive approach to problem solving and providing relevant solutions. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written is essential.
HOW TO APPLY:
This EOI is open until 5pm Manila time on Tuesday, 12 September 2017.
Please note that Coffey will only contact those applicants successful in progressing to the next stage of the selection process.
For further enquiries please contact internationaldevelopment@coffey.com and reference PFM-I EOI STOAS in the subject heading.