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World Bank Procurement Notices · OP00478802

Project Manager Micro Small Medium Enterprise

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Open
Estimated value
Value not published
Submission deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Published
Nov 2, 2026
Buyer
Ministry of Tourism Economic Affairs Transport and Telecommunication
Country
MULTI
Source
World Bank Procurement Notices
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Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Terms of Reference for Project Manager Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Related Technical Assistance World Bank / NRPB SPEAR Project – Sint Maarten Background and context Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) constitute approximately 95% of all businesses in Sint Maarten and form the backbone of employment, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience. Recognizing their central role, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (MinTEATT), through the Department of Economy, Transport and Telecommunication (ETT), is undertaking a comprehensive update of four (4) interrelated MSME-related policies, and the MSME institutional strengthening support programs. These two projects are being implemented under The Sustaining Program Effectiveness and Advancing Resilience (SPEAR) Project, funded by the Government of the Netherlands through the Sint Maarten Reconstruction, Recovery, and Resilience Trust Fund (TF) administered through the World Bank and implemented through the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB)[1]. The Sustaining Program Effectiveness and Advancing Resilience (SPEAR) Project is a strategic initiative led by the Government of Sint Maarten and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB), with support from the Sint Maarten Trust Fund. It aims to enhance the operational effectiveness of recovery efforts and build long-term institutional resilience. The Trust Fund is governed by a tripartite Steering Committee composed of representatives from Sint Maarten, the Netherlands, and the World Bank, which allocates resources to short-, medium-and long-term recovery and capacity-building initiatives. SPEAR has the following objectives: Enhance the operational capacity and effectiveness of the National Recovery Program Bureau, and Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Government of Sint Maarten to ensure sustainability of investments. Scope of Work This task falls within the second component of SPEAR. A Policy Consultant or firm is engaged to lead the development of four (4) policy documents: These policies form the foundation of Sint Maarten’s MSME business environment. Updating these policies is essential to reflect the current realities, economic conditions, and evolving dynamics of the local business climate—while also anticipating future needs. At the heart of these policy updates is the goal of fostering a supportive, enabling environment in which entrepreneurs and businesses can thrive and operate efficiently. These revisions aim to strike a thoughtful balance between encouraging economic activity and safeguarding the quality of life, ensuring that Sint Maarten remains a safe, vibrant, and sustainable place to live, work, and do business. The policies are: The National MSME Policy The Investment and Diversification Policy The Residential Economic Policy (REP) The Beach and Vending Policy The policy revisions are intended to align and update these policies to reflect current day realities on Island. The update is expected to be informed by data-driven strategies including the proposed World Bank Enterprise Survey[2]. Such data along with the revised policy documents are essential to sustaining progress and achieving inclusive economic growth in the vital Medium Micro and Small Enterprise (MSME) sector in Sint Maarten. Therefore, the updates, will be critical to ensure alignment between these operational aspects, policy development, MinTEATT priorities, and overall GoSXM priorities. In parallel to the policy revisions, MinTEATT has requested technical assistance from the ongoing Enterprise Support Project (ESP), funded by the same Trust Fund, to support the execution of the operational aspects of MSME programs. This assistance focuses on institutional strengthening of MSME related institutions including the Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) and the Chamber of Commerce (COCI). The MSME support areas are: Governance and Oversight Framework: The objective is to strengthen the Ministry’s oversight and governance of MSME support Monitoring and Evaluation’ (M&E) framework: Development of an M&E framework for MSME support programs. Standard Operating procedures (SOPs): Establish SOPs for MSME support programs in key aspects to include basic business training, one-on-one business advisory, and business coaching. Funding mechanisms for MSME support programs. Terms of reference for these activities are being developed. Role of the Project Manager The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the SPEAR Project policy development and the ESP MSME institutional strengthening support programs components. This responsibility includes coordinating with the Policy Consultant and other Consultants hired through ESP, managing project workflow, coordinating with Min TEATT/ETT, facilitating stakeholder engagement and ensuring compliance with all project requirements. The Project Manager will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of the project process; maintaining project timelines; ensuring compliance with Government of Sint Maarten requirements; and facilitating the successful delivery of all project outputs. In this role, the project manager shall organize and supervise the identification, formulation, approval, implementation and completion of all activities under the component and liaise with the Project Implementation Unit at the Ministry of Finance (SPEAR) and National Recovery Program Bureau (ESP). Functional responsibilities for the role include: Project Management and Coordination Communication with Relevant Stakeholders Reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation Oversight and Quality Management Under the supervision of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the Ministry of Finance for overall project coordination and administrative oversight, and of the Ministry of TEATT, through ETT, for policy direction and substantive technical oversight, the Project Manager is expected to perform the following tasks. ETT will guide the policy content, review and validate project outputs, and ensure alignment with the Ministry’s priorities, with final policy approval remaining with the competent authorities: Project Management and Coordination Oversee the execution of the policy development update process and the development of MSME Support Programs ensuring that activities, deliverables and timelines across both workstreams progress in line with approved plans Coordinate with Policy Consultants to monitor the project’s progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines. Facilitate and participate in regular project meetings with MinTEATT/ETT, NRPB, Ministry of Finance, the Policy Consultant and other relevant stakeholders. Work directly with project counterparts and relevant stakeholders to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. This will involve coordinating with departments within the Government as well as external counterparts, including NRPB, to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and to clarify specific requirements of each project. Ensure project milestones are achieved on-time and that deliverables meet the required quality standards. Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed. Manage the project budget, track expenditures and ensure allocated resources are used in accordance with approved plans. Participate as a member of the bid evaluation team during the contracting process. Support the selection of new project staff or consultants as needed. Support the revision process of operational project documents (e.g., project operations manual, procurement plan, and environmental and social management plan), as needed. Participate and/or lead technical meetings with agency counterparts and project participa

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Mr. Shervin Frederick

Shervin.Frederick@sintmaartengov.org

+1721-542-2026 ext 2

www.sintmaartengov.org

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