The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy, of Republic of Albania has received a grant from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). A part of this grant will be used to finance the contract for consultant services for Building of Capacity in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Economy (METE). The services include: A: Needs Assessment about the capacity required in the METE B. Design and develop a new software system By using new software system, the consultant will improve the capacity of the Directory of Strategic Programming and General Regulatory Department to establish a framework for sector priority setting, management of program planning and monitoring with focus on investment programs, budget programs analysis and evaluation, establishing a geographical information system. Expressions of interest should briefly include: (i)The name, address and profile of the applying party, including academic qualifications; (ii) details of experience in similar assignments undertaken previously, including name of clients, location, duration, description of assignments, value of services provided, general qualification and number of key staff etc.; Interested Consultants from IDB Member Countries will be selected in accordance with the procedures of the Bank. Further information may obtain at the address below during office hours, i.e. from 0900 to 1600 hours (local time), Monday to Friday. Expressions of Interest bearing reference “Consultancy Services for the implementation of the Capacity Building in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy” must be delivered to either the address below no later than April 7, 2009: Attention: Mr. Artur Pilkati Director of Strategic Programming Department Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy Blvd: Deshmoret e Kombit, 1001 Tirana, Albania; E-mail: apilkati@mete.gov.al Attention to: Mr.Durim Kraja General Secretary Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy 1001 Tirana, Republic of Albania Fax: (355-4) 2222-652/387-333 E-mail: dkraja@mete.gov.al