NB This request for EOIs from firms was previously posted as a Short Term Contract for individuals. Given the scope of work required, this contract will now be awarded to a firm rather than an individual.

This project is part of a broader collaboration of infoDev and MCT to support Brazil’s transition to a knowledge economy and society, using technology for social inclusion and sustainable development, and developing Brazil’s leadership in helping less developed countries to emulate its success.

 E-waste represents an opportunity for Brazil to take a leadership role in cultivating a sustainable business ecosystem for recycling and re-using electronic items and reclaiming precious metals and other materials.

SELECTION NOTICE

Assignment Country:  No specific country – the assignment can be completed globally, with visits to specific case study countries and to Brazil for a stakeholder meeting.

Individual/Firm:  The consultant will be a firm. 

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

 Aggregate Global Good Practice and International Collaborative Practices in E-Waste, Identify Opportunities for Brazil and Provide Input to a Strategy and Policy Recommendation on E-Waste in Brazil

Evaluate global policy trends, drivers and good practice in developing and implementing e-waste policies and identify examples and case studies of international collaboration. Synthesize into a framework of reference for Brazil that identifies key challenges and opportunities for Brazil. 

The firm will carry out these activities: 

o   Identify and evaluate global policy trends, drivers and good practice in e-waste:  

• Gather coherent and comparable data about relevant legislative/regulatory / coordination initiatives at national and international level
• Gather data of private sector  initiatives internationally that may be of relevance to Brazil, and prepare case studies with applicable lessons
• Travel to research specific country examples and case studies as agreed with the Task Manager
• Produce draft and final survey reports that outline the international context and identify  opportunities for Brazil

o   Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and engage international experts from international academia, government, trade associations, technology firms, SMEs and entrepreneurs to participate in a stakeholder workshop in Brazil in November 2010.
• Produce relevant international case studies for presentation at stakeholder workshop.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into international benchmarking and best practice report.

 o   Development of Recommendations

• Using the analysis of global trends, practices and the unique challenges and opportunities of Brazil, work closely with the Task Manager and STC on e-Waste Policy and Strategy (Brazil) on providing input to the comprehensive e-waste strategy, policy and implementation advice for Brazil.

SELECTION INFORMATION

The World Bank now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB.

Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest. Expected Scope and Duration of Assignment:

• The firm will be hired for up to 50 days during the period of 20 September 2010 through 31 April 2011. 
• The position can be based internationally.

The work to be carried out by the firm will be supervised by the infoDev E-Waste Task Manager on a day-to-day basis.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2

Contact name:

Samiha Boulos

Contact Email:

sboulos@worldbank.org

Contact Phone:

+1 202 473 7005

Qualification Criteria

1. Interested firms should provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment.

2. Interested firms should provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm.

3. Interested firms should provide information on their core business and years in business.

4. Interested firms should provide information on the qualifications of key staff that will work on this assignment.

Notification Attachments 

Selection and contracting will normally be made from responses to this request for expression of interest. On the basis of responses to this EOI, a shortlist of candidates will be interviewed and a firm appointed.

 To apply:

Deadline for applications is midnight, Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, 12 September.

On the basis of responses to this EOI, a shortlist of candidates will be interviewed and a firm appointed.

Please submit proposals electronically and in English to World Bank Group eConsultant2

Please submit:

1. An expression of interest addressing the Qualification Criteria above

2. A covering letter indicating the firm’s proposed approach to the work, availability to complete the work within the given period, and an indication of the expected daily rate. (Please note that the World Bank has a standard methodology for calculating consultant fees and the rate you quote may not necessarily be the rate that is offered.)