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4ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ADB Asian Development Bank, CFA chartered financial analyst, CPA certified public accountant, EA executing agency, EARF environmental assessment and review framework, EIA environmentalimpact assessment, EMP environmental management plan, FMA financial management assessment, FIRR financial internalrate of return, FSM Federated States of Micronesia, IA implementing agency, IEE initial environmental examination, IPP independent power producer, PM person-month, PPP public-private partnership, WACC weighted average cost of capital.Source: Asian Development Bank.B.RMI Electrification ProjectConsulting FirmExpertiseSummary TasksQualification Manage overall consulting team and ensure quality output (i.e., preparingfeasibility study). Develop a detailed work plan and implementation schedule. Review the present status and RMI 2030 investment plan for the energysector to meet system expansion requirements and evaluate the least-costoptions to deliver increasing volumes of renewable energy over a reliablegrid to customers. Determine the general technical feasibility of identified renewablegeneration and distribution projects. Review the scope, capital cost benchmarks and cost estimates,implementation schedule and arrangements. Prepare engineering specifications and material requirements forproposed renewable investment and distribution grid projects and planningfor construction activities. Document project discussions from project start to conclusion. Recommend necessary capacity building needs to ensure projectsustainability Undertake performance review of energy storage assets in the NorthPacific grid operating conditions, assess and update the storagerequirements based on the RMI renewable targets, programs andpriorities. Determine the technical impact of planned solar, wind and othergeneration projects and the specific requirements for energy storage forthe grid. Review the scope, capital cost benchmarks and prepare cost estimates,implementation schedule and arrangements. Prepare engineering specifications and material requirements for theproposed projects and planning for construction activities. Document project discussions from project start to conclusion. Recommend necessary capacity building needs to ensure projectsustainability. Support review of power distribution assessments including previous gridstudies for Majuro and outer islands to update the distribution investmentplan for RMI to meet RMI’s renewable targets, programs and priorities. Determine the general technical feasibility of identified scope andimplementation arrangements. Review the scope, capital cost benchmarks and prepare cost estimates,implementation schedule and arrangements. Prepare engineering specifications and material requirements forproposed energy investment projects and planning for constructionactivities. Document project discussions from project start to conclusion. Recommend necessary capacity building needs to ensure projectsustainability. Support review of the Marshall Islands electrification of transport plansand the potential impact on energy sector including renewable energytargets. Support identifying technical, commercial, regulatory requirements forelectrification of transport. Provide inputs to the team including review of business models and role ofthe public and private sector to accelerate the deployment of electricvehicles and clean energy sources in an RMI context.A master’s degree inelectrical engineering,energy economics orrelevant field and at least15 years of workexperience in energyinvestment planning andpreparation, with 7 yearsof experience withrenewable energy.Experience in developingcountries, particularly inisland countries ispreferred on solar andwind projects.International ExpertsRenewable EnergySpecialist/TeamLeader (4 PM)Energy (BatteryStorage) Specialist(2 PM)Power DistributionSpecialist (2 PM)TransportElectrificationSpecialist (2 PM)PUBLIC. This information is being disclosed to the public in accordance with ADB’s Access to Information Policy.The expert will have adegree in electricalengineering and at least 7years of experience indesigning, implementing,commissioning, operatingand maintaining batterystorage systems forpower utilities.Experience in developingcountries, particularly inisland countries ispreferred.The expert will have adegree in electricalengineering and at least10 years of experience indesigning, implementing,commissioning, operatingand maintaining powerdistribution grid projects.Experience in developingcountries, including islandcountries preferred.The expert will have adegree in engineeringand at least 3 years ofexperience in reviewing,designing, implementing,commissioning, operatingand maintaining electricvehicle projects.

5ExpertiseEnergy Economist(2 PM)PPP Specialist (2PM)FinancialManagementSpecialist(2 PM)EnvironmentalSpecialist(2 PM)Social Safeguardsand GenderSpecialist(2 PM)Summary Tasks Determine the general technical feasibility of interface requirementsincluding upstream renewable generation, distribution grid and otheroptions. Review the scope, capital cost benchmarks and prepare cost estimates,implementation schedule and arrangements. Prepare engineering specifications and material requirements forproposed energy investment projects and planning for constructionactivities. Document project discussions from project start to conclusion. Recommend necessary capacity building needs to ensure projectsustainability. Review energy sector performance and undertaken economicassessments of the need for rehabilitation/installation of generation anddistribution assets in Majuro as well as energy infrastructure on the outerislands. Review the Marshall Islands 2030 roadmap and provide inputs to updatethe investment plans based on examining existing policies, country’stargets and priorities. Assist in the development of economic costs, economic cost benefit andEIRR following ADB’S Guidelines for Economic Analysis of Projects. Identify, review, and analyze the existing policy, regulatory, andinstitutional frameworks and capacity for private sector involvement infinancing, constructing, operating and maintaining renewable generationprojects in Majuro and outer island projects for the 2030 plan. Evaluate the constraints on the existing frameworks and capacities’abilities to enhance public sector financing capacity and attract privatesector participation according to the Government's objectives. Determine the reforms necessary to establish the policy, regulatory, andinstitutional frameworks and capacity that will enable the Government toattract private finance for the development of renewable generation in linewith Government’s objectives. Carry out a market assessment to consider demand risk and potentialmitigations that may be available – including the consideration of anylegislative or regulatory measures. Prepare detailed cost estimate for proposed investments. Establish an appropriate project structure consistent with prevailing legaland regulatory framework applicable to energy sector. Prepare project financing plan. Prepare cash flow projections for projects. Prepare a financial analysis of each sub-project using FIRR and WACCcomputations to evaluate the financial viability of the project following ADBFMA guidelines and technical notes. Assess financial management capabilities and financial performance,including internal control mechanism of EAs/IAs. Design funds flow and disbursement mechanisms for the ensuing project,based on financial management assessment (FMA) of EA/IAs. Identify any further capacity building (financial management and ADB’sdisbursement procedures) that will be necessary for the project, based onthe results of the FMA. Prepare EAs/IAs 10-year financial projections. Prepare environmental assessment and review framework for the 2030investment plan and project environmental impact assessment (EIA). Review survey plans for projects including flora and fauna. Prepare environmental management plans (EMPs). Assist the international expert to assess the possibility for cleandevelopment mechanism or equivalent support on greenhouse gasreductions. Ensure effective public consultation. Conduct social, gender and poverty analysis, and prepare a necessarystrategy and measures. Prepare resettlement and indigenous peoples planning framework for the2030 investment plan and project resettlement plans, indigenous peoplesplan (as required). Identify appropriate compensation methodologies where required.PUBLIC. This information is being disclosed to the public in accordance with ADB’s Access to Information Policy.QualificationExperience in developingcountries, including islandcountries preferred.A master’s degree ineconomics with a 10years’ professionalexperience includingproject economicanalysis, least cost powersystem plans. Experienceon island countriespreferred.At least a universitydegree in business,finance, engineering orrelated field and at least10 years’ experience inrelated area.At least a bachelor’sdegree in economics/finance, relevantprofessional qualification(ACCA, CFA, CPA) and10 years of relevantexperience in financialanalysis of projects andcorporate due diligence.Experience on islandcountries preferred.At least a bachelor’sdegree in environmentalscience/ engineering andat least 10 years ofexperience in carryingenvironmental studies forprojects, IEE and EIApreparation including forgas projects. Experienceon island countriespreferred.At least a bachelor’sdegree in socialdevelopment or relatedfields and at least 10years of relevantexperience. Experience

6ExpertiseProcurementSpecialist(2 PM)Summary Tasks Incorporate all mitigation measures into cost estimates. Prepare a program/action plan for meaningful consultation includinggrievance redress mechanisms. Prepare summary poverty reduction and social strategy as well as genderaction plans for the project. Prepare strategic procurement plan in line with latest ADB guidance notes. Prepare the program integrated risk mitigation and provide inputs tofiduciary assessment and integrated risk mitigation plan. Prepare the project’s bidding documents in accordance with ADB’sProcurement Framework (2017). Assist the EA/IA in addressing clarifications during procurement process. Assist the EA/IA in evaluating bids and preparing bid evaluation reports. Recommend necessary procurement capacity building that need to beaddressed under the ensuing project.Climate ChangeSpecialist (2 PM) Conduct climate change assessment and climate risk vulnerabilityassessment following ADB guidance, using modeling software for sitespecific analysis.Qualificationon island countriespreferred.At least (i) a bachelor’sdegree with 10 years ofexperience inprocurement-related area;(ii) experience on ADB orequivalent relatedprocurement transactionsand procurementplanning, as well asexperience ininternational forms ofconstruction contracts(e.g., FIDIC). Credentialssuch as MCIPS orPMP/PRINCE2 aredesirable. Experience onisland countries preferred.At least a master’sdegree in climate changewith 10 years ofprofessional experiencein environmental impactassessment including 8years of work in climatechange risk assessmentand management,preferably on energysector projects financedby international financialinstitutions.National ExpertsPower Specialist/Deputy TeamLeader(2 PM)EnvironmentalSpecialist(2 PM)Social SafeguardsSpecialist(2 PM) Support consulting team and ensure quality output. Provide inputs in preparation of energy sector assessment. Assist in the review of present status of the power generation anddistribution networks plans for expansion, and in defining / evaluate theleast-cost option for solar and wind infrastructure investment works. Support review of the project scope, prepare cost estimates,implementation schedule, arrangements and contracting. Support assessment of regulation, policies, tariff mechanism for projectsustainability. Assist the international expert to prepare environmental frameworkdocuments as well as project level environmental impact assessment. Assist the international expert to prepare environmental managementplans (EMPs). Assist the international expert on assessing disaster and climate changerelated risks. Assist the international expert to assess the possibility for cleandevelopment mechanism or equivalent support on greenhouse gasreductions. Assist the international expert in ensuring effective public consultationand conduct of surveys Assist the international expert to conduct social, gender and povertyanalysis, and preparing a necessary strategy and measures. Assist the international expert to prepare resettlement and indigenouspeople framework documents as well as resettlement and indigenouspeoples plan (as required). Assist the international expert to identify appropriate compensationmethodologies where required. Assist the international expert in incorporating all mitigation measures intocost estimates.PUBLIC. This information is being disclosed to the public in accordance with ADB’s Access to Information Policy.At least a universitybachelor’s degree with 10years of experience in theenergy sector or capitalinvestmentsAt least a bachelor’sdegree in environmentalscience/ engineering andat least 7 years ofexperience in carryingenvironmental studies forprojects, IEE and EIApreparation including forgas projects.At least a bachelor’sdegree in socialdevelopment or relatedfields and at least 7 yearsof relevant experience.

7ExpertiseSummary TasksQualification Assist the international expert to prepare a program/action plan formeaningful consultation including grievance redress mechanisms. Support consultations and surveys for preparation of linked documentsincluding summary poverty reduction and social strategy and genderaction plan.ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ADB Asian Development Bank, CFA chartered financial analyst, CPA certified public accountant, EA executing agency, EARF environmental assessment and review framework, EIA environmentalimpact assessment, EMP environmental management plan, FMA financial management assessment, FIRR financial internalrate of return, IA implementing agency, IEE initial environmental examination, IPP independent power producer, PM personmonth, PPP public-private partnership, RMI Republic of the Marshall Islands, WACC weighted average cost of capital.Source: Asian Development Bank.C.SOL Sustainable Solar Energy Development Investment ProgramConsulting FirmExpertiseSummary TasksQualification Manage consulting team and ensure quality output (i.e., preparingfeasibility study). Develop a detailed work plan and implementation schedule. Review the present status of energy sector (generation, transmission anddistribution), investment plan for expansion, define/ evaluate the least-costoption for sustainable solar generation projects. Support in preparing sustainable solar investment program for SP basedon country’s renewable targets, programs and priorities. Determine the general technical feasibility of identified sustainable solargeneration projects. Review the scope, capital and prepare cost estimates, implementationschedule and arrangements. Prepare engineering specifications and material requirements forproposed solar investment projects and planning for constructionactivities. Capture project documentation from all stages of the design andconstruction process. Recommend necessary capacity building needs to ensure projectsustainability. Support in preparing sustainable solar investment program for SP basedon country’s renewable targets, programs and priorities. Determine the general technical feasibility of identified sustainable solargeneration projects. Review the scope, capital and prepare cost estimates, implementationschedule and arrangements. Prepare engineering specifications and material requirements forproposed solar investment projects and planning for constructionactivities. Capture project documentation from all stages of the design andconstruction process. Recommend necessary capacity building needs to ensure projectsustainability. Review energy sector performance and assess efficiency, life span andneed for rehabilitation/replacement of major generation, transmission anddistribution assets. Prepare sustainable solar investment program examining existingpolicies, country’s targets and priorities. Assist in the development of project management, project costs, budgetsand scheduling estimates. Ensure compliance with national and local policies/standards as well asinternational best practices.An advanced degree,minimum master’sdegree, powerengineering, energyeconomics or relevantfield and at least 10 yearsof work experience inenergy investmentplanning and preparation,with 7 years ofexperience withrenewable energy(particularly solarphotovoltaic). Experiencein developing countries,particularly in the Pacificregion, is required. Priorexperience in ADBfunded project is required.International ExpertsEnergy (Solar)Specialist/TeamLeader (6 PM)Energy (BatteryStorage) Specialist(3 PM)Energy Economist(3 PM)PUBLIC. This information is being disclosed to the public in accordance with ADB’s Access to Information Policy.The expert will have adegree in electricalengineering and at least 7years of experience indesigning, implementing,commissioning, operatingand maintaining batterystorage systems forpower utilities.Experience in developingcountries, particularly inthe Pacific region, isrequired.At least a master’sdegree in economics, orbusiness administrationwith a minimum 10 years’professional experienceduring which powersystem economicanalyses have beenconducted. The expertwill have experience inleast-cost life-cyclegeneration and masterplan preparation.

8ExpertisePPP Specialist(2 PM)Summary Tasks Identify, review, and analyze the existing policy, regulatory, andinstitutional frameworks and capacity for private sector involvement infinancing, const

(ACCA, CFA, CPA) and 10 years of relevant experience in financial analysis of projects and corporate due diligence. Experience on island countries preferred. Environmental Specialist (2 PM) Ensure adequacy of environmental assessment and review framework for the 2030 investment plan and project environmental impact assessment (EIA).