THE INDUSTRIAL MODERNIZATION PROGRAMME


		Service contract In Favour Of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning THE INDUSTRIAL MODERNIZATION PROGRAMME financed by THE European Community *Rectification of contract notice N^oSCR-E/110276/C/S/EG* *Restricted procedure* *(99/S141 – 23.7.99)* *1.Awarding authority: The European Commission, Common Service Relex (S.C.R.) on behalf of the Arab Republic of Egypt. All correspondence to be addressed to : for the attention of M.Mateus, Joint Relex Service (SCR) - Unit E1 (Belliard 28 - 06/84), rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200, B-1049 Brussels. 2.Contract description:* “Selection of the Executive Staffing of the Industrial Modernisation Centre” The Industrial Modernisation Programme (IMP) was conceived jointly by the Government of Egypt and the private industrial sector including academia in 1997. The IMP’s overall objective is to promote GDP growth and competitiveness of the private enterprise sector in the context of continued economic liberalisation. Through the promotion of economic growth, the programme will foster employment, income and international integration, consistent with the goals of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. Specific programme objectives include the development of private enterprises, the strengthening of business associations, support institutions and services, and an improved sector policy framework. The IMP will provide a wide range of assistance to the private manufacturing and service sector focussed upon improving the efficiency and competitiveness of Egyptian industry. The cost of the initial programme is 430 million Euro, comprising 250 million Euro from the EU, and the balance of 180 million Euro to be financed by the Government (106 million Euro) and cost sharing contributions from private sector beneficiaries (74 million Euro). Assistance from the EU is initially being provided over a four and one half-year period. In order to implement the IMP, an Industrial Modernisation Centre will be established comprising highly qualified staff to help manage and implement the range of programmes and assistance. Initial recruitment of the nine designated senior executive positions is to be undertaken with the recruitment of other staff and the full establishment of the Centre to be undertaken subsequently. Preliminary work on identification of premises and support requirements will proceed in parallel with the recruitment of the executive team to reduce the time taken to achieve operational status. The nine executive positions are divided into three exclusive lots: Lot n°1 : Executive Director of the Centre – estimated value 1.000.000 Euro Lot n°2 : Financial Controller and Programme Monitor – estimated value 1.900.000 Euro Lot n°3 : Programme’s Coordinator and five Component Managers – estimated value 4.900.000 Euro. The Executive director should be prepared to take up the assignment in January 2000 – February 2000, while the other posts should commence 1 – 2 months later. The profiles/required qualifications of the different positions are summarized below. Detailed descriptions are available upon request at the address under point 1 or on the following web-site http://europa.eu.int/comm/scr/tender/index.htm 1. Executive Director (Lot1): Strong background in senior international management, with a demonstrated capability to plan and manage multiple and complex programmes Capability to lead a team of highly professional staff Sound knowledge of the workings of the private industrial sector in other countries as well as strong familiarity with the Egyptian industrial situation would be an advantage. At least fifteen years experience in management of which ten at a senior level A higher qualification in Business Administration or related field. Fluency in English and Arabic both written and spoken. Capability to dialogue with senior levels of industry and finance, government up to Cabinet level, and donor organisations. 2. Financial Controller (Lot 2): Strong accounting background and recognised professional qualification in accounting (expert-comptable chartered accountant). Experience in the financial management of multi-programme projects Experience of project management in developing countries Demonstrated capacity to manage staff Detailed knowledge of at least one international donor organisation’s financial and disbursement procedures, knowledge of EU contract procedures in particular would be an advantage Thorough experience in the preparation of annual financial accounts and auditing procedures to international standards Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. - At least 10 years experience. 3. Programme Monitor (Lot 2): A higher relevant degree At least 10 years experience in project work in developed and developing countries Experience in project management, monitoring and systems analysis Expertise in establishing and operating management information systems Highly skilled in preparing and presenting analytical reports. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. 4. Programmes Coordinator (Lot 3): Extensive knowledge of industrial assistance programmes in both developed and developing countries Experience in managing project staff and organising complex multi-programme projects Familiarity with the formulation of national industrial policy Strong and highly motivated personality with the ability to dialogue with senior levels of industry, government and donor organisations, A higher relevant degree, At least 10 years experience in industry. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. 5. The five Component Managers (Lot 3): 5.1 Policy and Finance Advisor The candidate will have a strong background in addressing policy issues in developing countries, with a primary relationship to economic policies, trade liberalisation and market deregulation. The candidate is expected to have experience at ministerial level with policy dialogue issues, and have a demonstrated ability to work with the private business and financial sectors. An advanced degree in economics or a related field is required, and at least 10 years experience in international financial institutions, governmental agencies, and/or at a senior level in industry is expected. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. 5.2. Trade Promotion and Foreign Direct Investment Manager The TP/FDI manager will have a strong background in successfully assisting economies in transition in export promotion activities and in attracting foreign direct investment. A higher degree in economics, business administration, marketing, or a related field is required as well as at least ten years experience in the area(s) of activity. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. 5.3. Enterprise Support and Training Manager The candidate will have a strong background in enterprise support activities, including management training, and improving the competitiveness of companies. He will have worked on introducing and running support programmes to industry in developing countries or economies in transition, with some experience in developed ecconomies. A degree in business administration or a related field is required as well as a minimum of 10 years of experience in the area of activity, including experience in the private business sector. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. 5.4. Business Resource Centres Manager The BRC Manager will have a strong background in establishing and operating BRCs, in both developed and developing countries. He will have an extensive knowledge of the typical tasks BRCs perform, and the range of activities that can be operated, suited to individual locations and industrial groupings. The candidate will be expected to have practical experience in operating several typical component programmes of BRCs such as counselling and initial enterprise diagnostics, information and referral to specialised assistance programmes, and organising delivery of services. The candidate will also have demonstrated managerial experience fitted to supervising a national network of BRCs. The candidate will have a university degree in business administration, marketing, engineering or a related field. At least ten years experience in industry is required. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. 5.5. Institutional Development Manager The candidate will have a strong background in at least one of the three areas under his authority – quality organisation and promotion, institutional reform/clustering activities, and information. A strong managerial background is required to address the extensive range of activities under this component and an ability to organise numerous diverse activities. The candidate will have a degree in business administration, economics or a related field, and at least 10 years experience in developed and developing countries in managing at least one of the three principal activities. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage. *3.Place of execution :* Cairo 4.Not Applicable *5.Number of lots :* 3 lots *6. Number of companies or groups of companies to be invited to tender: Maximum of 8 for each lot. Only pre-selected companies will receive the letter of invitation to tender and the tender documents for the restricted invitation to tender to be issued at a later date for the award of the contract involved. Companies can apply for only one lot. The Companies or groupings of companies that will be awarded a contract for one of the lots will be excluded from contracts that will be issued later under the project. This tender is open to companies and experts from the European Union and MEDA countries and territories. 7. Not Applicable. 8. Duration of the contract:3 years with possibility of extension. 9. Legal form of the candidates:Companies or groups of companies 10.* If you are interested by this pre-selection, you are required to forward your application in triple copy to the following address, at the latest on 15.9.99: The European Commission Joint Relex Service (SCR) – Unit E1 For the attention of M. Mateus Rue De La Loi 200 (B-28 6/84) B 1049 Brussels The applicant can either send his application: by registered letter, posted at the latest on 15.9.99, the date as per the post being accepted as a proof; or by depositing it to the secretariat of M. Mateus – SCR E1 (directly; or via any agent of the applicant, including private mail) at the following address : The European Commission – SCR E1 Rue Belliard n ° 28 ( 6/84) B 1040 Brussels at the latest on 15.9.99. at 4 p.m.. In this case, the submission of the application is obligatory established by means of a dated receipt, signed by the official to whom the documents were given. *11. Final date for dispatch of invitations to tender to pre-selected companies :* 3 months after the closing date for receipt of applications for pre-election. 12. Not applicable. *13. Information to be supplied by candidates at the preselection stage:* Applications, comprising 1 original and 2 copies, must be sent by registered letter, posted or by depositing it to the secretariat of M. Mateus – SCR E1 (directly; or via any agent of the applicant, including private mail) in an envelope stating “Avis de présélection N° lot n°…….. to the address in 10b. To enable their economic and technical capacity to be assessed, companies are required to provide the following : a) a statement, containing the name, address, contact person, as well as the telephone and fax numbers of the candidate, and expressing the intention to present a submission after the launch of the restricted tender. If the candidate is a group of companies, the statement will mention the same points for each of the companies forming the group. The leading company has to be appointed clearly, as well as fields of complementarity between the companies of the group. Advantages of this association have to be clearly defined (2 pages, maximum). b) a statement, less than 90 days old, issued by the competent authority in the country in which the candidate is established, showing evidence that the applicant has fulfilled tax and social security obligations; c)To provide confirmation of the economic and financial status of the candidate: i) a declaration from the bank regarding its financial solvency (maximum 1 page) ii) a presentation of the following financial indicators for the three previous accounting periods, expressed in euro (maximum 1 page) - Overall turnover - Gross profits - Net profits - Share capital - Net assets In the case of a consortium of companies, the details required above should be provided by all members of the consortium d) References of experience and network contacts showing capacity to provide the expert(s) as required for the post(s) in the lot, which the company/grouping of companies apply for. For this purpose the candidate shall put forward up to three indicative CVs for each post in the lot. There should be a clear established link (contractual relation etc) between the company/grouping of the companies and the expert. The candidate should clearly indicate whether the CVs put forward are those of experts that will be proposed in the tender if the company is invited. Short description (2 pages max) of the company's capacity to provide logistical support to the executive staff and to procure staff replacements at short notice if needed. *14. Contract award criteria:* Not applicable. *Date of publication of the prior information notice in the OJCE :* No prior information notice has been published. Date of dispatch of this contract notice : * Date of receipt by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities :** Contract covered by EC Council Regulation N° 1488/96 of 23/07/1996 (MEDA).