REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Bid Identification No. NNP1PC-IC-ESD-EMO-2021-05

Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company Limited (hereinafter called “Owner”), co-owned by KPIC Netherlands, a subsidiary

of Japan’s Kansai Electric Power, EGAT International Company Limited, and the Lao Holding State Enterprise, was established to develop the Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project (“Project”). The Owner is now operating a 290-MW Project in Bolikhan District, Bolikhamxay Province in order to provide clean renewable electricity and contribute to poverty reduction in . As part of our Project, the “Owner” seeks “the qualified Individual Consultant” for Agriculture Marketing Expert (“Service”). The Owner invites consultants to indicate their interest in the following assignment.

Assignment Title: Short-Term Agriculture Marketing Expert (Individual Local Consultant)

1. OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT − The overall objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance in implementing livelihood action plan for the nine target villages in Xaysomboun Province comprising of Houayxay and Phu Ngou Villages in ; Om, Korhai and Thamlo Villages in Anouvong District; Thaviengxay, Naxong, Nahong, and Phonehom Villages in , Xaysomboun Province.

2. CONTRACT DURATION − From 01 June 2021 to 30 December 2021 (7 months)

3. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT − A university degree in agriculture economics, sustainable agriculture or any related field, − Minimum of seven years of experience in leading and managing community, agriculture and livelihoods development programs, − Demonstrated experiences and skills for meeting facilitation and stakeholder engagement at the national, provincial and community levels, − Good working knowledge of English, and − Excellent time management skills with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time. Interested Consultants must submit a proposal of between 5-10 pages in length including CVs and the price proposal in LAK in the sealed envelope to Nam Ngiep Power Company Limited (NNP1PC) by Thursday, 20th May 2021 at 17:00 (local time). The Terms of Reference can be obtained by submission of writing application (email) to the address below during office hours: Contact Person: Procurement and Contract Department, Administration Division, NNP1PC, 2nd Floor of Sky City Building, Sybounheuang Village, Chanthaboury District, Capital, Lao PDR. Telephone: + 856-21-265185, Facsimile number: +856-21 265186.

Email: [email protected], Website: https://namngiep1.com/procurement/bidding-notices/