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Short-Term Expert to Develop Procedures for Reviewing Strategic Investment Proposals and Define Services Offered to Strategic Investors

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USAID Kosovo Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity
Scope of Work

Short-Term Expert to Develop Procedures for Reviewing Strategic Investment Proposals and Define Services Offered to Strategic Investors

Project Background

DT Global has been awarded the 5-year USAID-funded Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity (“Activity”) in Kosovo. The Activity strengthens the private sector’s capacity to deliver sustainable economic growth through two mutually re-enforcing objectives: 1) attracting investment; and 2) increasing access to and utilization of diversified finance. By achieving these two objectives, the Activity aims to strengthen the resiliency of the private sector, create productive jobs, increase exports, and enable firms to adopt new technologies and business practices.

Assignment Background

The Law No. 08/L-209 on Sustainable Investments (the ''Law'') sets criteria and certain procedures for approving strategic investments. The Law also establishes the Kosovo Investment and Export Agency (KIEA), operating under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

Strategic investments need to align with Kosovo’s national goals and priority sectors, requiring a minimum investment of €10 million. Investors must provide detailed information on ownership, integrity, compliance, legal status, and a comprehensive business plan covering operations, environmental impact, and finances.

The new agency, KIEA, is tasked with accepting and evaluating strategic investment proposals, coordinating with relevant institutions and experts, and making recommendations to the Investment Council for approval or rejection.

To support these duties, the Government of Kosovo (GOK) will issue administrative instructions on (a) procedures for reviewing strategic investment proposals; and (b) services offered for strategic investors.

The Activity will support the OPM and is seeking an International Short-Term Expert to help GOK to develop these administrative instructions.

Name of the PositionInternational expert on strategic investment procedures and services
Main Responsibilities

The general responsibilities of Expert include:

  • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the Law, focusing on Chapters V and VI (Articles 27 and 29–39) to fully understand its provisions, criteria, and procedures for strategic investments. Identify key objectives, compliance requirements, and operational mandates established by the Law for KIEA. Examine and document the relevant procedures, policies, and institutional frameworks that were in place before the enactment of the Law. Highlight differences and improvements introduced by the new legislation and the administrative instructions.
  • Design clear and precise procedures and timelines for reviewing proposals, ensuring they align with Chapter VI, Articles 29-39 of the Law and international best practices.
  • Develop visual process flows to illustrate the steps involved in the proposal review process, from submission to final approval or rejection.
  • Include mechanisms to ensure transparency and efficiency in the review process.
  • In alignment with Chapter V, Article 27 of the Law, define and elaborate on the range of services that KIEA will offer to strategic investors.
  • Collaborate closely with the GOK, the OPM, KIEA, relevant working groups and other entities, as needed, to understand the practical needs and challenges faced by stakeholders. Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to ensure that the administrative instructions are both practical and aligned with the objectives of the Law.
  • Ensure that the procedures and services developed are consistent with Kosovo’s national strategies, including its economic development goals and environmental sustainability commitments.
  • Draft the administrative instructions in a clear and concise manner.
  • Present the draft to stakeholders for review and incorporate their input to refine and finalize the document.

Key Deliverables

Deliverable 1 – Administrative Instruction on Determining the Procedures for Reviewing Strategic Investment Proposals

Percentage of payment

  1. Drafting and submitting an initial outline of the AI.

25%

  1. Drafting and submitting the first draft of the AI.

25%

  1. Validating the AI with GOK, OPM, KIEA.

25%

  1. Finalizing the AI based on the feedback received.

25%

Deliverable II – Administrative Instruction on Services Offered to Strategic Investors

  1. Drafting and submitting an initial outline of the AI.

25%

  1. Drafting and submitting the first draft of the AI.

25%

  1. Validating the AI with GOK, OPM, KIEA.

25%

  1. Finalizing the AI based on the feedback received.

25%

Minimum Education Requirements
  • A relevant university degree.
Minimum Professional Experience
  • Relevant international expertise is a must.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing strategic investment procedures and services offered to strategic investors.
  • Familiarity with investment laws and procedures, particularly those governing strategic investments and strategic investment services.
  • Familiarity with international standards and best practices in reviewing strategic investment proposals.
  • Background on strategic investment, economic policy development, or investment promotion, ideally with experience in emerging markets or developing economies.
  • Experience working with or supporting the public sector and working with government agencies, preferably in an advisory, legal, or regulatory.
  • Capacity for strategic engagement and generating stakeholder buy-in.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
  • Fluency in English required.

Period of Performance

January 2025 – June 2025

Contracting Mechanism

DT Global anticipates issuing a fixed-price contract. The selected consultant or company will be remunerated based on the submission and approval of the key deliverables outlined above.

Financial proposal

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a financial proposal to deliver the noted deliverables/bylaws.

Supervisor

The Activity’s Legal and Regulatory Reform Lead

Supervisory Role

None

Selection Criteria

Expert’s applications will be evaluated against the following criteria:

  1. Background in strategic investment policies.
  2. Experience in developing strategic investment procedures and services offered to strategic investors.
  3. Familiarity with the investment laws and procedures.
  4. Ability to analyse, compare and adapt investment related policies in alignment with international best practices, while considering local legislative and institutional frameworks.

Application Instructions:

DT Global is accepting applications from both individuals and firms to complete the above scope of work. Individuals will be engaged through a fixed price consulting agreement. Firms will be engaged through a fixed price purchase order or subcontract. In your application, please indicate whether you are applying as a firm or as an individual.

To apply please submit a CV and proposed cost proposal in English to [email protected]. The cost proposal must include all anticipated costs required to complete the above Scope of Work. Applicants are encouraged to use the budget template provided in Annex A. Please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

Application deadline is January 13, 2025, by 17:00 hrs.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.