PAPUA NEW GUINEA: TRANSPORT SECTOR SPECIALIST CONSULTANT

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

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The objective of the assignment for the Transport Sector Specialist (the Specialist) is to enhance the capacity of the Technical Working Committee[1] (TWC) on electric mobility in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The Transport Sector Transport Specialist will be engaged for approximately 25 days and will undertake the following activities:

1. Conduct a comprehensive training needs assessment to identify the capacity gaps of the TWC members in understanding and implementing electric mobility initiatives.
2. Develop a tailored, gender-responsive capacity-building modules (training modules power point presentations and archiving of background resources and evaluation) based on the findings of the training needs assessment, focusing on key areas such as electric vehicle technology, infrastructure requirements, policy frameworks, budget implications, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
3. Design, lead, and facilitate a two -day capacity-building workshop to deliver the designed module and provide hands-on training to TWC members on effectively promoting and implementing electric mobility solutions in PNG.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the capacity-building workshop through post-training assessments and feedback sessions with TWC members, identifying areas of improvement and providing recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives.

Through collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies and other key partners, the Specialist will ensure that the capacity-building activities align with national priorities, address identified capacity gaps, and support PNG’s efforts towards sustainable transportation and emission reduction goals.

The description of the assignment and the results to be achieved by the Specialist are summarized in the following table:

• All reports must be in English (United States usage) prepared in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirement and submitted in electronic formats along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, and related information.
• All deliverables, reports, data and information, and other documents prepared or received from the stakeholders from the start to the end of the assignment shall be saved in MS Teams Platform created by GGGI.
• Costs related to multi-stakeholder convenings such as workshops and trainings will be covered by GGGI.
• The Specialist is responsible for his/her own travel within Port Moresby and no transportation cost will be covered by GGGI.
• All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of the assignment shall be attached to the Final Report.
• All reports and deliverables must be approved by the GGGI with the agreement of the Department of Transport.

The Specialist must have:

• A master’s degree (Ph.D. is an asset) in relevant field such as Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, E-Mobility, and/or Economics.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in developing and designing sustainable transport policy, especially in the transport sector, and working experience in the area of policy development and advisory related to sustainable transport, low carbon transport/mobility and is preferrable, promoting sustainable, low carbon transport solutions and related initiatives.
• Possess in-depth knowledge and practical experience in fuel-efficient vehicles and electric mobility, as well as a thorough familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in the transport sector, encompassing advancements in electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and intelligent transportation systems.
• A comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, policy instruments, and best practices in sustainable transport planning and implementation is essential for success in this assignment.
• Good understanding of transport sector and relevant policies in PNG is essential.
• Ability to apply sufficient analytical and technical skills to acquire relevant information/knowledge from a variety of sources, which are often difficult to access, in support of delivery of good quality outputs and well-written reports including capacity building training.
• Proven experience in delivering impactful training in similar assignments.
• Well-developed inter-personal skills to create rapport with training participants and foster active participation in training sessions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English are essential, enabling effective interaction with project stakeholders and the preparation of high-quality reports, designing training materials, and presentations to diverse participants.
• Knowledge of the local language (if applicable, specify) is advantageous, facilitating communication with local stakeholders and enhancing project impact.

• Project:  Transport Sector Specialist (the Specialist) Consultant
• Duty Station: Port Moresby or Remote.
• Contract Duration: 13 May 2024 – 19 July 2024
• Consultant Level: 6
• Maximum Fees: USD 16,250 based on experiences and qualification.

Please submit the below information as part of the application: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Proposed one-page workplan, including applicant’s understanding of the ToR; approach to the assignment; the tentative timeline to achieve deliverables.