Health Expert: Support To CWRD Countries (SC 120091 REG)

Name of Client:
Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Country:
Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan

Length of Consultancy Assignment:
Start Date: 10 February 2023
Completion Date: 29 December 2023

Detailed Narrative Description of Project:

This will support the ADB project team to provide technical expertise and advice on health-related matters in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and cross-support to other CWRD countries as needed. The consultancy will provide technical expertise and advice on health-related matters during the project processing and administration. More specifically, will support the ADB project team in: (i) coordination and monitoring of the health component under the Afghanistan novel financing project as per ADB's project administration manual and relevant guidelines; (ii) processing of Tajikistan additional financing; (iii) processing of the Pakistan health project; and (iv) other CWRD projects as needed. The consultant will report to the Central and West Asia Social Sector Division (CWSS).

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the Assignment:

PRIMEX fielded an International Health Expert to undertake, but not limited to, of the following tasks: (i) draft, review, and update project processing documents as assigned by the ADB Project Team Leader; (ii) conduct research and analysis to inform processing and administration of projects, ensuring the projects respond to the country needs and is aligned with the support provided by other donors; (iii) provide inputs and technical advice for updating other key project documents; (iv) support processing and administration of projects, including consultations with the health ministry and other key stakeholders including donors; (v) assist with the preparation of presentations and other briefing materials and incorporating of key feedback and comments; (vi) support ADB consultations, assist with incorporating comments and feedback, and contribute to the work of the ADB project team; and (vii) perform other tasks as assigned by CWSS.