PIU Support Consultant

Description

The overall objective of the Assignment is to facilitate the timely and effective implementation of the Project by providing assistance to the Client. The consultant appointed to support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) with this function (the “Consultant”) will be required to familiarise themselves the Financing Documents related to the Project and other EBRD key documents including those which govern lending policies and practices including, but not limited to,: • EBRD Environmental and Social Policy • EBRD Procurement Policies & Rules • EBRD Disbursement Handbook for Public Sector Clients • Other related EBRD Policies, Strategies or Procedures as relevant to the Project By engaging a Consultant, it is expected that the Client will have access to international best practice in the field of project management, including procurement of works, goods and services. Project Objective is to enhance the Science and Technology Parks (STPs) in Niš, Čačak, and Kruševac by implementing cutting-edge technological infrastructure and specialized laboratories, with a focus on Industry 4.0 technologies, to foster innovation, research, and economic development within the regions. Project Purpose: The project aims to bolster the expansion and improvement of Science and Technology Parks (STPs) in Niš, Čačak, and Kruševac. It is focused on providing state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and specialized laboratories, particularly in the realm of Industry 4.0 technologies. By doing so, the project seeks to create a conducive environment for fostering innovation, advancing research capabilities, and driving economic development within the regions. This initiative aims to facilitate collaborative opportunities between businesses and academia, thereby promoting the development of an innovation ecosystem that contributes to the long-term prosperity of the communities served by the STPs.