EBRD/ JORDAN MSME FRAMEWORK - MSME LENDING CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNER BANKS

Description

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the "EBRD" or the "Bank") is developing a framework operation of USD 150 million in Jordan (the "Project") which will strive to address the issue of access to finance of Jordanian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Project will offer an integrated package combining funding for technical assistance to Participating Banks (PBs) and loan guarantee. EBRD will partner up with local entities to ensure success and sustainability of the Project.The main objective of the Assignment is to improve the PBs' internal capacity building for lending and serving to MSMEs.


Eligibility

The Consultant will be a firm or group of firms and shall have relevant experience in all areas needed for the performance of the assignment as described above, including a proven track record in implementing MSME projects through commercial banks in transition economies. Knowledge or previous experience in the Jordanian banking sector would be considered an advantage.


Budget

Cost Estimate for the Assignment: USD 2,000,000; exclusive of VAT. It is expected that up to an additional of USD 3 million will be available at a later stage and that the contract with the selected consultant will be extended accordingly, subject of the availability of funding.


Deadline: 13 October 2014

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