REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
KAZAKHSTAN
Project: Justice Sector Institutional Strengthening Project
Loan No. 8361-KZ
Assignment title: Improving Enforcement of Judicial Decisions
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): KZJSISP/ CQS-07
The Republic of Kazakhstan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of a Justice Sector Institutional Strengthening Project (JSISP) and intends to apply part of the Proceeds for consulting services.
The objective of this assignment is to provide technical support to the MOJ to (i) conduct a benchmarking analysis of the legislation and law enforcement practice and receive relevant recommendations; (ii) strengthen and modernize the legal and institutional framework for enforcement of judicial decisions in Kazakhstan.
Expected outcomes:
(a) An analytical report and presentation on the results of the comparative analysis of the national legislation and law enforcement practice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international good practice on enforcement of judicial decisions (good practices);
(b) Organization of a study tour in a country with good practice to acquaint with process of enforcement of judicial decisions;
(c) The draft law at improving the system of enforcement of judicial decisions taking into account international good practices.
The expected duration of the Assignment – 5 (five) months.
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan invites eligible consulting firms (the “Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information, demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (brochure, description of related assignments, experience in equivalent activities, relevant staff skills etc.), including names and contacts of current and/or previous clients, to provide detailed information, if needed.
The Consultant should meet the following qualification requirements:
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At least 5 (five) years of relevant experience in providing consulting services, preferably including in the area of enforcement of judicial decisions;
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Experience in similar assignments in OECD countries and/or in the countries of the EU:
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Team of experts with experience and knowledge in the area of enforcement of judicial decisions;
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Excellent reputation for high-quality and timely delivery of services or international renown supported by references, recognized ratings or an independent evaluation;
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Knowledge of specifics of the region’s and CIS countries’ legislation is preferable.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011, revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 to 18:00 hours, Monday through Friday, Astana time). Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form or electronically (pdf format) signed by the Executive officer, to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 18:00 of Astana time, May 10, 2018.
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Attn: Mr. Abdrashid R.A., Head of PIU
3/1 Saryarka Ave., Bolashak Business Center
4 floor, office 404/3
010000, Astana city, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 (7172) 54 09 81