REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Name of Project: “Western Balkans Trade and Transport Facilitation Phase 2” (TTFP)

Loan No: 94710-ME

Assignment Title: Technical expert for preparation of bylaws in the field of road transport

Reference No. MNE-WBTTFP-94710-IC-CS-25-2.3.6

November 28, 2025

The Government of Montenegro has received financing in the total amount of USD 15,000,000.00 (equivalent) from the World Bank, toward the costs of the “Western Balkans Trade and Transport Facilitation Phase 2” (TTFP) project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan towards payment for Consulting services under the Contract for Individual Consultant: Technical expert for preparation of bylaws in the field of road transport.

The Program Development Objective for the MPA is to reduce trade costs and increase transport efficiency in the Western Balkans- Six Countries. Montenegro, with one of the two gateway ports to the Western Balkans, holds a critical position for the landlocked countries of the region as well as along the TEN-T corridor and linkages to the broader European region. Given its advanced progress, towards EU membership and developed road transport infrastructure, Montenegro stands to gain significantly from efficiency gains provided by the TTFP in the country and in neighboring countries through increased road and rail connectivity and enhanced trade integration.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) needs the technical services of an Technical expert for preparation of bylaws in the field of road transport (Consultant) who will be responsible for preparing specific bylaws in the field of road transport, namely: (i) the Rulebook on Temporary Traffic Management in Road Work Zones (Pravilnik o načinu regulisanja saobraćaja u zoni radova na putu) including Standard (Typical) Schemes as an Annex to the rulebook and (ii) the Rulebook on Road Access Connections (Pravilnik o priključcima na puteve). These rulebooks should regulate and improve the area of road safety in line with Directive 2008/96/EC and Directive (EU) 2019/1936 (Annex II) which form part of Montenegro’s EU Accession Programme. The expert should draft the provisions of two Rulebooks, to record comments and suggestions provided by the Client and obtained through consultations with key stakeholders and to prepare the final versions of the Rulebooks, in line with the Legal and Technical Rules for Drafting Legislation in Montenegro, ready for adoption. The expert should also conduct targeted working sessions and consultations with MoT/PIU and key stakeholders (Traffic Police, Monteput, Traffic Administration, University of Montenegro).

Technical expert for preparation of bylaws in the field of road transport (Consultant) will work in close cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and PIU.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for this position can be obtained upon request at the e-mail address given below or on the Client website www.gov.me/msa . 

The ‘’MoT’’ through the Technical Service Unit, now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that have required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Individual consultants may be offered through the firms or other organizations, but the only qualifications of the individual consultant will be the basis of selection. Contract will be signed with proposed individuals. Successful management of the project requires a dynamic person, with excellent communication skills, who is ready to work in a team and contribute to a positive team spirit.

The Consultant selected for this position is expected to possess the following qualifications, relevant experience, and key interpersonal skills:

Qualification (mandatory) criteria:

ü University degree (minimum Master’s degree) in the field of Transport/Traffic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Road Engineering or other  relevant field;

ü Minimum 15 years of general professional experience in road transport/traffic engineering, road safety, or road design/operations;

ü Proven experience in at least two (2) comparable assignments in the past 10 years where the Consultant served as lead author or principal contributor in drafting of road sector bylaws/technical regulations or standards: preparing or co-authoring normative acts, technical rulebooks or guidelines for road authorities (e.g., temporary traffic management, access connections, geometric design, traffic signals/devices), transport strategies or studies;

ü Strong research and analytical skills;

ü Excellent written and spoken English and Montenegrin language;

ü Computer literacy and ability to use AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Power Point is required;

ü Working experience with governmental and/or local self-governments and/or public bodies dealing with transport is desirable.

The evaluation criteria will be the following:

1. General Qualifications, including education, trainings and qualifications (40 points).
2. Specific experience relevant to the assignment (60 points).

*Additionally, ‘’MoT’’ may decide to conduct an interview with shortlisted candidates in order to additionally verify required qualifications of candidates.

The “Technical expert for preparation of bylaws in the field of road transport” shall be engaged on a Part-Time basis (working days, from Monday to Friday). The consultancy is expected to start no later than in November 2025, for the period of 5 months.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs: 3.13 - 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” sixth edition - issued in February 2025 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method (ICS) set out in the above-mentioned Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the e-mail address below.

Interested consultants are invited to express their interest by submitting CV and a Cover Letter, (Preferably - scanned diplomas to be sent with CV), only by e-mail, to the address below and in subject must clearly indicate project name, subject number: (Technical expert for preparation of bylaws in the field of road transport / MNE-WBTTFP-94710-IC-CS-25-2.3.6)

The deadline for submission is December 11, 2025 -10:00h.

Ministry of Finance /Technical Service Unit

Attention: Mr. Zoran Mijović, Senior Procurement Officer Street Address: Studentska 2 A Floor

City: 81000 Podgorica

Country: Montenegro

Telephone: + 382 20 201 695

E-mail: zoran.mijovic@mif.gov.me