Transport Sector Investment Study for Zimbabwe

Expressions of interest for Transport Sector Investment Study for Zimbabwe.
Scope of Work
Task 1: Review Zimbabwes Portfolio of Transport Projects for Roads, Rail and Aviation Within the Past 2 Decades and Generate a General
Performance Assessment of Projects for Each Mode Based on the Following Indicators:
Strategic Selection Process
Well-defined Project Objectives and Plan of Execution
Successful Project Implementation I.e. Actualizing Concept Design
Achievement of Expected Outcomes and Anticipated Project Impacts
Project Sustainability
Task 2: Conduct a Needs Assessment of the 3 Modes to Identify Gaps Related to Institutional Management, Operations and Inventory of
Assets. Needs Assessment Must Include Consultations With Relevant Stakeholders Such as Agency Staff, Operators, Users and Ngos
Associated With the 3 Modes. Assessment Must Include but Not Be Limited to:
The Ability of the Three Modes to Meet Present and Projected User Demand Both Within Zimbabwe and to a Broader Extent, Sadc
The Capacity of the Modes to Adequately Support the Socio-economic Welfare of Zimbabweans and to Provide a Given Level of
Satisfaction in Day to Day Activities.
The Contribution of These Modes to Zimbabwes Competitive Advantage (or Lack Thereof) as a Transport Hub in Southern Africa
Task 3: Using Inputs From Tasks 1 and 2 as Well as the Transport Master Plan for Zimbabwe , Identify a List of Feasible Short to Medium
Pipeline Projects Targeted at Both Urban and Rural Settings. Projects Should Be Based on Achieving the Following Core Development
Principles:
Value for Money for Relevant Stakeholders
Ability to Enhance Productivity and Generate Resilient Economic Growth
Good Governance
Equity and Accessibility
Environmental and Social Sustainability
Standalone, Finite Projects Could Be Identified in Terms of Priority Ranking, Connectivity Type (International, National, Urban, Rural), Size or a
Combination of All.
Task 4: Based on the List of Identified Pipeline Projects in Task 3, Consultants Are Requested to Develop the Following:
Possible Action Strategies and Plans to Conceptualize and Implement Each Project. This Should Include Estimated Timelines, Stakeholder
Responsibilities and Engagement; Etc. Projects Can Be Listed on a Prioritization Scale Based on Significance, Readiness; Constraints Etc.
Potential Benefit-cost Analyses of Each Project.
Lessons Learned From Task 1 That Can Safeguard Investments in Future Projects
Internal or External Risk Profiles for Each Pipeline Project. Examples of Such Risks Could Be Political, Social and Environmental (Climate
Change); Fiduciary; or Could Be Related to Sector or Corporate Governance, Etc.
Task 5: Identify Ways by Which Sustainability of Pipeline Projects Can Be Guaranteed as Relates to Areas Including but Not Limited to
Country Ownership of Projects;
Capacity Building Opportunities for Stakeholders to Manage and Operate Projects
Continuous Stakeholder Input and Involvement Du