Financing Expert

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTANT'S (INDIVIDUAL (CONSULTANT SELECTION - IC) Country: Ukraine Project Name: Preparation of Sustainable Projects to Promote the Recovery of Ukraine (PREPARE Ukraine) Project No.: P508490 Grant No.: TF0C8992 Assignment Title: Financing Expert Procurement Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): PREPARE-C1-01.02.01 Ukraine has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) ("Bank" or "World Bank"), acting as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF), under the Grant No. TF0C8992 for the implementation of the Preparation of Sustainable Projects to Promote the Recovery of Ukraine (PREPARE Ukraine) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services under this assignment. The Project will be implemented under general supervision of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine (hereinafter - MoE) by implementing entity - State Organization "Agency on support Public-Private Partnership" (hereinafter - PPP Agency). PPP Agency created a Project Implementation Unit (hereinafter - PIU) for day-to-day management and coordination of the Project and provision of assistance to the Project in disbursement issues, financial management, reporting and other Project related activities. PIU shall be responsible for general coordination of activities and reporting under the Project. Component 1 of the Project will support capacity development of Project Preparation Facilities (PPF) stakeholders on institutional and technical issues fundamental for the preparation of projects in various sectors, including training on the latest best practices on how to prepare high quality infrastructure projects. The State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (hereinafter - the Agency for Restoration) is one of the biggest PPF and will be provided with Consultant's support under the Project. In addition to the Grant Agreement and Project Operations Manual, internally, the Project shall be regulated by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 27.01.2016 № 70 "On the procedure for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and completion of the implementation of economic and social development projects of Ukraine supported by international financial organizations", other legal acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Orders of MoE. The PPP Agency seeks the services of the Financing Expert to support capacity development of the Agency for Restoration as one of the biggest PPF on institutional issues fundamental for the preparation of projects in various sectors, including training on the latest best practices on how to prepare high quality infrastructure projects, attract funds and/or share risks with private sector, as and where appropriate. Expert will work inside the Agency for Restoration team. The Financing Expert will perform the following tasks: Analysis of the financial and economic case for the proposed projects to inform the government's investment decision (incorporating financial viability assessment, fiscal impact analysis and economic appraisal); detailed legal and regulatory due-diligence and preparation of modifications required to support the proposed project; Financial structuring to attract private funds and/or share risks with private sector, as and where appropriate: assessment of proposed financing mechanisms and potential for maximizing the participation of private sector in project financing (e.g. through a range of PPP/concession structures), preparation of risk allocation matrices, proposed contractual structure and its commercial viability, initial market sounding with potential investors; Assistance during projects pre-feasibility analysis and concept definition. The services shall be provided in the city of Kyiv from the start of the implementation period for 1 calendar year (Approximately from 01 December 2025). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this REOI. The PPP Agency invites eligible consultants (the "Consultants") to express their interest in providing the Services. Eligible Consultants shall provide information confirming that they have the qualifications and experience required to perform the Services. The selection of most qualified and experienced Consultant for the assignment will be based on the following criteria: University degree in Finances/Economic/management or other related fields; Experience in various infrastructure sectors including participation in financing public infrastructure investments at least 10 years; Experience in financial management of projects in various infrastructure sectors; Experience in financial structuring, attracting funds and assessment of proposed financing mechanisms; Experience in PPP/concession structures would provide an advantage; Good knowledge of Ukrainian regulatory framework related to infrastructure investment projects financial management; Fluent Ukrainian and English languages, including knowledge of financial, economic terminology relating to the Project; Advanced level of PC skills, knowledge and practical skills of using standard MS packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point), email and databases. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2023 edition), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. A consultant will be selected under IC selection procedure as set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 to 17:00 Kyiv time). Expressions of interest (in a format of CV) in English must be delivered to the following e-mail: [e-mail removed – see original notice]; with the subject: "Individual consultant - Financing Expert (PREPARE-C1-01.02.01)" until Novem