SHORT TERM LEGAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR COMPILATION AND PRODUCTION OF REPORT ON REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW AND FINALISATION OF THE PROPOSED PNG EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY COMMISSION (PNGEITC) BILL Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard that seeks to promote open and accountable management of revenues generated from extractive sector activities. It also seeks to strengthen government and company systems and processes, inform public debate and enhance trust among different stakeholders. The PNGEITI National Secretariat through its Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) is seeking a competent and credible consulting firm or individual with legal background to compile feedbacks and submissions made by stakeholders from the recent regional consultations on a draft PNGEITI Commission Bill and finalise a report from these consultations in accordance with the Terms of Reference (ToR). The consultations were jointly undertaken by the National Secretariat and the State Working Group. The consultant is also required to review and finalise the draft Bill for submission to Cabinet and subsequently to Parliament for enactment of the law to establish PNGEITI National Secretariat as an independent statutory entity. This is a short-term assignment and is expected to take approximately four (4) months from December 2021 to March 2022. The objective of this consultancy services is to develop and produce a full Report on the recently concluded Regional Consultations on the proposed PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Commission (PNGEITC) Bill. The specific activities expected to be undertaken by the consultant to achieve this objective are listed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) which can be accessed from the PNGEITI website at www.pngeiti.org.pg or collected from the National Secretariat office for full details.  The assignment must be undertaken by a legal expert or consulting firm that has experience in legislative drafting for establishment of Statutory institutions or a Commission consistent with the Regulatory Statutory Authorities Act (RSA) and the PNG Constitution. Further, the legal consultant must have a clear understanding and working knowledge on the PNG legislative process, the statutory requirements and the procedures involved in drafting a Bill, securing Cabinet approval and presentation to Parliament. Submissions can be emailed to Francis_Diakon@treasury.gov.pg or delivered to the National Secretariat on Level 8 of The Treasury Building no later than 4.30pm on the 22nd of November, 2021.   Authorised by: Lucas Alkan Head of National Secretariat PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT ON VALIDATION   The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard that promotes transparency and accountability in the oil, gas and mining sectors. Country validation Validation is an essential feature of the EITI implementation process. It is intended to provide stakeholders with an impartial assessment of whether EITI implementation in a country is consistent with the provisions of the EITI Standard or not. Papua New Guinea underwent its first validation in 2018 in which the EITI Board granted ‘meaningful progress’ in implementing the EITI Standard. It is now high time for PNG’s second country validation which is set to begin on 1st April 2022. Provision of Consultancy services on validation The PNGEITI calls for expressions of interest from competent firms or consultant (s) to compile documentation in preparation for Papua New Guinea’s second country validation. This task will require high level coordination among the Multi-Stakeholder Group members for the collection and collation of data and information. Rationale for the Assignment The second country validation will be executed under a ‘New Validation Model’ which differs from the previous model used in the first country validation. This new model will introduce usage of new reporting templates that will require detailed data gathering and collation of information for a comprehensive assessment, capturing each requirement of the EITI Standard. Due to the technicality of the information and data, this exercise requires adequate time and dedication to collate and complete. The National Secretariat with the endorsement of the MSG, have agreed to engage the services of an independent administrator to undertake this assignment. Objectives of the Assignment The objective of the assignment is; To prepare the MSG for the second validation exercise; Coordinate pre-validation workshops for the Validation Technical Working Group and the MSG; Compile data and information using the validation templates; Provide technical support to the TWG and MSG during the course of this assignmen Qualifications and Experience Consultant must have more than five (5) years proven experience in data compilation, and conducting data analysis; Extensive experience in producing high level data and information assessment for research and or validation would be an advantage; Excellent technical capacity in high level stakeholder engagement and facilitation; Must be tax compliant; indicating Tax registration certificate or TIN; In addition, if operating as a company, it will be a requirement to submit certified copies of the Certificate of incorporation as a company. Application procedure Applicants are required to submit the following: A technical proposal: letter of Interest, stating why you consider your services suitable for the assignment; Company profile on handling related assignment; Personal CVs for individual consultant highlighting qualifications and experience; Accurate business or personal address i.e. physical, postal, telephones and email; Contact details of referees from organisations for whom you have provided your services; Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee and a breakdown of expenses (unit price together with any other expenses) relating to the assignment; Both technical and financial proposal must not exceed five pages. Interested bidders may obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference (ToR) which outlines specific tasks involved in the assignment by clicking the link below:  http://pngeiti.online/job-type/jobs/ Application to be addressed to: The Head of National Secretariat PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) P O Box 1907  PORT MORESBY, NCD  Applications through expressions must be sent to the following email: Francis_Diakon@treasury.gov.pg or can also be hand delivered to the Treasury Building, Waigani Drive.   All applications to be submitted no later than 4.30pm, 12 November, 2021.   Authorised by: LUCAS ALKAN HEAD OF NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

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