## Promoter 

The Promoter undertakes to ensure that his employees co-operate with the EIB and the Consultant in relation to the provision of the TA. The Promoter shall provide the Consultant with such information and documents at their disposal, which may be relevant and necessary to the provision of the TA. Such documents shall be returned to the Promoter on completion of the services. 

The Consultant may request the assistance of the Promoter in obtaining copies of local laws, regulations and information, which may affect the Consultant in the performance of its obligations under the Service Contract in Ukraine. 

Subject to the laws and regulations on foreign labour in Ukraine, the Promoter shall assist the Consultant’s employees and their dependants obtain the required visas and permits, including work and residence permits, if any. 

## 5 LOGISTICS AND TIMING 

## Location 

The Project implementation will be overseen through a Project Implementation Unit (“PIU”) established by the Promoter at UZ headquarter (the PIU UZ) in Kyiv and at regional level at UZ Odessa branch (the DN-6). The Consultant’s experts shall largely perform the services from Odessa (Ukraine) acting in close cooperation with DN-6 team. 

Home office work is also allowed for preparation of reports and outputs. Visits to Luxembourg in order to present to the EIB the Consultant’s initial findings and project progress shall also be foreseen. 

The kick-off meeting will be organised by Promoter shortly after the signature of the service contract by the two parties. 

## Commencement date & period of implementation 

The estimated commencement date is Q 3 2021 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from the commencement date. 

## 6 REQUIREMENTS 

## Personnel 

The Consultant shall provide adequate staff (in terms of expertise and time allocation) as well as the necessary equipment in order to complete efficiently all of the activities required under the scope of work and to finally achieve the specific and overall objectives of the Assignment. 

The tenderers are required to prepare a staff schedule illustrating their input, responsibilities and timing of all suggested staff members. 

Since knowledge of local legislation related to project execution will be necessary, Candidates are encouraged to associate with, or to sub-contract to, local companies or engage experts with relevant profile and local expertise. 

Note that civil servants and other staff of the public administration, of the partner country or of international/regional organisations based in the country, shall only be approved to work as experts if well justified. The justification should be submitted with the Proposal and shall include information on the added value the expert will bring as well as proof that the expert is seconded or on personal leave. 

Experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on. 

## 6.1.1 Key Expert 

All experts who have a crucial role in implementing the contract are referred to as Key Experts (KE). The assignment shall be performed, in large part, by a single KE whose qualifications, skills and experience shall be the subject of evaluation during the assessment of technical proposals against 

