ProMOVIS II, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supports Colombian cities in strengthening their capacities to deliver public transport systems that better serve their populations. Colombia has committed to ambitious climate targets under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), requiring a 51% reduction in projected emissions by 2030. The transport sector accounts for approximately 45% of energy related GHG emissions nationwide, making the decarbonization of urban transport one of the country's most impactful mitigation opportunities. Despite ongoing efforts, the integration of public transport systems at local and regional levels remains insufficient, affected by the lasting effects of the pandemic, financing gaps, low digitalization, and early stage regional integration, particularly critical in metropolitan regions with high intermunicipal commuting, such as Valle del Cauca. Within this context, ProMOVIS II concentrates technical cooperation efforts on strengthening public transportation, incorporating a regional integration perspective and initially focusing its actions on Valle del Cauca. The objective is that public transport in selected Colombian cities is more integrated, inclusive and environmentally friendly, pursued through three outcomes: (1) number of people benefiting from newly created or improved public transport; (2) funds secured by selected cities to finance environmentally friendly, integrated public transport projects; and (3) number of bus operators and transport authorities that assess that professionals trained in green jobs training formats contribute positively to integrated, inclusive and environmentally friendly public transport. Through technical assistance, financing-related support, and knowledge exchange, ProMOVIS II addresses the institutional, organizational and operational challenges that limit the effective integration and sustainability of public transport systems, working closely with national and local governments, transport authorities and other stakeholders to strengthen local capacities and develop solutions that are replicable, scalable and sustainable over time.

10012255-Short Term Expert Support on Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility in Colombia

The contractor shall provide specialized technical advisory services to support the implementation of ProMOVIS II, in close coordination with the project team, national and local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. During the contract period, the contractor shall provide short term experts (STE) to carry out specific technical tasks, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality outputs such as studies, data collection, expert pools, models, policy drafts, technical designs, and communication products in agreement with the ProMOVIS II team. The required tasks fall within the following thematic areas: I. Public Transport Planning: conceptual, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, technical designs, demand analysis, operational planning and service integration for integrated public transport systems (SITM, SETP, TPC), development of technical tools, guidelines and decision support tools for planning and system optimization. II. Transport Modelling: development and application of demand forecasting, operational and scenario-based models to support evaluation, optimization and decision making. III. Electromobility: technical, financial and environmental studies for fleet electrification and alternative fuel technologies; assessment of charging infrastructure; support to pilot projects and alignment with climate finance mechanisms. IV. Active and Intermodal Mobility: studies and technical designs for first- and last-mile connectivity and intermodal integration; inclusive and universally accessible infrastructure design criteria. V. Urban and Territorial Planning: studies on land use integration, land value capture and transit-oriented development; policy recommendations and planning instruments. VI. Financial Analysis: financial feasibility studies, business model development, funding assessments, and decision support tools to help cities select suitable financing solutions. VII. Economic Analysis: economic appraisals, cost benefit analysis, and socioeconomic impact assessments. VIII. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: legal and regulatory feasibility assessments, governance model analysis, and regulatory recommendations. IX. Digital Technologies for Mobility Systems: studies and technical assessments of digital platforms, MaaS systems and ticketing integration, technical specifications and interoperability guidelines, support for pilot implementation of digital solutions. X. Gender and Social Inclusion: diagnostic assessments of differentiated mobility needs, inclusive design criteria, integration of gender responsive and just transition approaches, and monitoring of inclusion related indicators. XI. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management: stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies, workshops, peer learning activities and knowledge exchange formats, cocreation processes with communities and users. XII. Communication, Capacity Development and Knowledge Products: design and implementation of capacity building and training activities, including green jobs formats, training curricula, modules and learning materials, communication and dissemination products, periodic reporting on activities, outcomes and climate-related effects. Across all areas, the contractor shall provide technical accompaniment to local authorities and other counterparts during the validation and refinement of proposed solutions, document lessons learned and good practices, and mainstream gender, climate, and conflict/context sensitivity across all technical solutions.