Areas of Performance Service by the Local Partner

• Design and Establishment of IPD:
• Study broad policy framework for setting up power projects in Afghanistan.
• Identify and finalize key tasks/activities of the Investment Promotion Desk in consultation with the
• Deputy Minister, MEW.
• Design an appropriate organization structure for the Investment Promotion Desk.
• Prepare job descriptions for each position of the Investment Promotion Desk and assist the Deputy Minister in (to) filling these positions with appropriate staff.
• Prepare a various information material in the form of brochures/flyers/pamphlets and other related information documents for the private power companies.
• Prepare comprehensive guidelines for private investments in the Afghanistan power sector.
• Coordinate with related Ministries/Agencies to identify approval processes and document the same.
  Operationalization and Hand Holding of the IPD:
• Operationalize the Investment Promotion Desk.
• Oversee the functioning of the Desk and assist in resolving all promising issues which may arise.
• Advise MEW in preparing all relevant analysis/notes/proposals for project negotiations and approvals.
• Bid Process Management for the award of power projects to private power companies.
• Assist MEW in drafting/negotiating various project agreements, such as (the) Land Lease
• Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements etc.
• Capacity Building of IPD Staff in the following areas:
• Public policy formulation, particularly for the private sector.
• Project appraisal.
• Preparation of information brochures/documents.
• Bid process management.
• Tariff analysis.
• PPA negotiations
• In addition to the above mentioned tasks the Local professional also need to fulfil the following activities exclusively
• Conducting required studies to form basis for the execution of the assignment
• Provide guidance in preparation of supporting documentation and review of documentation
• Collect all necessary data / information from relevant sources along with development, analysis and maintenance of required database.
• Translate the relevant information in English/Dari Language.
• Co-ordination with MEW and GIZ during the project tenure
• Assist to provide the necessary training to MEW and other relevant agencies
• Prepare time lines for the action plans in the form of bar charts. Identify and assign responsibilities against each activity in the action plans.
• In order to achieve each goal / target, the consultant shall identify in sufficient detail the activities and works required including the kind of agencies which will carry out these tasks including data collection and local co-ordination.
• Present the final products to the MEW Energy Division and other relevant entities through a workshop.