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CATEGORY: Energy, Markets
LOCATION: Kyrgyz Republic
START/END: 2015 - on going
CONSULTANCY BUDGET: - $220,000
CLIENT: World Bank
ORIGIN OF FUNDING: Public Private Infrastructure Facility (PPIAF), World Bank (DPO)
PARTNERS: ECA (UK), leader / RAMengas
STAFF PROVIDED: 2
Type of Services
Lead on Tasks 1a,1c and 3
Task 1: Internal governance, staffing and resources
Development of the internal governance structure for the regulator
The task will develop a governance framework for the regulator, including the formulation of:
- due process to be followed for the nomination of leadership position (director or a collegial structure);
- rules concerning decision-making and associated recourse mechanisms, clearly setting out the accountability framework for the regulator;
- remuneration scales;
- due process to be followed for the consultative process for regulatory decisions;
- due process for institutional coordination between the newly established energy regulator, energy companies, and relevant Government entities.
Development of a resource plan: staffing and budget
Based on the work program identified for the short-term, the initial resource plan for the regulator will be developed. This will cover both staffing and financial requirements, including:
- Development of a staffing plan with associated job descriptions/ToRs;
- Development of an initial budget for the first 1-3 years of operations, covering requirements in all areas relevant to adequate functioning of the regulator, such as administrative costs (e.g. office space and furniture, ICT equipment, vehicles, running expenses), HR costs (locally recruited staff), and consultant costs.
Task 3: Capacity Building
On-the-job training provided on a regular basis and targeted workshops or similar set-up (to be proposed in the inception report) to provide detailed training on all the operational documents/processes developed as a part of Tasks 1 and 2.
- Compile the Operations Manual primarily from parts of the other deliverables
- To provide support on all other tasks
Description
The aim of the project is to provide assistance to World Bank on the technical assistance program for the newly established energy regulator to ensure that it can properly fulfil its functions and establish it as a trusted institution vis-a-vis energy customers, companies, and other institutions responsible for policy-making and technical inspection in the sector. The World Bank is engaged in providing support to the transmission operator and the largest distribution company in the country (Severelectro) in terms of infrastructure investments and governance reforms, including the introduction of improved management information systems. The specific objectives of the project are therefore:
- Assist with the establishment of the energy regulatory institution and render the agency operational;
- Support with the establishment of the customer feedback mechanism; and
- Provide capacity building to the newly formed energy regulator.
The main tasks under the Task 1 are:
- Operational Manual defining: (i) internal governance structures, (ii) the indicative work plan for the short-, medium- and long-term, (iii) staffing plan with associated job descriptions; and (iv) an initial draft budget for the regulator (1-3 years);
- Funding plan for the regulator for the short-, medium- and long-term; and
- Communication strategy and protocol for the regulator, which takes into account different communication channels and includes the development of 2-3 initial briefs for internal and external communication on selected key topics.
The main tasks under the Task 2 are:
- Regulations, template(s), reporting format(s) and processes for establishing a customer feedback mechanism.
The main tasks under the Task 3 are:
- On-the-job training provided on a regular basis and targeted workshops or similar set-up (to be proposed in the inception report) to provide detailed training on all the operational documents/processes developed as a part of Tasks 1 and 2.
A further objective of the project is to enhance sector financial viability, governance and accountability, while managing the impact of power shortages on poor regions.
