MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (TRALARD) II PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) TO HARMONISE THE TRALARD COMMUNITY FACILITATION MANUAL AND THE GLOBAL CENTER FOR ADAPTATION SUB PROJECT MANUAL 1.0 Background The Government of the Republic Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has designed the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II Project (TRALARD II or “the Project”). The Project is supported by the World Bank, Climate Investment Funds, Nordic Development Fund, Least Developed Countries Fund, Global Environment Facility and Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions at a total investment of USD137m. The Project builds on the successful achievements and lessons of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia Project (TRALARD) that began in 2019 and closed in December 2025. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period (from January 2026 to December 2030), and will cover five provinces: Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga, Northern and Southern. The Project is being implemented in selected landscapes in 32 districts of the five target provinces. The Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate change shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project design is based on the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) approach which aims to adopt land use systems that, through appropriate management practices, enable land users to maximize the economic and social benefits from the land while maintaining or enhancing the ecological support functions of the land resources. The project field activities, especially under Component 2, will be implemented in landscapes that will be identified and adopted within the first semester of implementation. Implementation will be through a whole government approach through multi-sectoral implementing agencies and cross-boundary planning to maximize landscape-level impact. Community Forest Areas will be managed under Community Forest Management Groups (CFMGs) while the agricultural landscapes and rangelands will be managed sustainably through application of appropriate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and technologies. The TRALARD II Project primary beneficiaries are vulnerable farmers and households from rural communities in the selected landscapes of the target districts. These beneficiaries rely heavily on agriculture and forest resources for their livelihoods and are particularly vulnerable to increased climate change impacts due to their low adaptive capacity and lack of coping mechanisms. The project will directly benefit vulnerable farmers and households through investments in extension services, small scale resilient infrastructures, community-based natural resource management, improved forest management practices, resilient livelihood activities, and increased resilience through the adoption of CSA practices, and the development of forest economies and NbS. 1 2.0. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the TRALARD II is to enhance livelihood resilience and natural resource management in target areas in Zambia's Miombo ecoregion. The Project is organized around three components (3) with activities that are interconnected and mutually complementary and reinforcing. Each component and associated sub-components are briefly outlined below. Component 1: Selected priorities of the National Green Growth Strategy implemented Subcomponent 1.1 will implement a program of activities to promote sustainable landscape management, water resource management, and rural livelihoods by: a) Providing technical assistance and training to improve geographic information system informed land use planning that incorporates climate adaptation and sustainable landscape management in development plans including inter alia: (i) strengthening Integrated Development Plans at district level; and (ii) preparation of Integrated Ward Development Plans in target areas through participatory land zoning at village and zone levels. b) Enhancing MGEE’s capacity to collect meteorological data and strengthen climate risk management through inter alia: (i) installation of a storm warning radar; (ii) installation of a lightening detection network; (iii) improving hydromet services at district level with focus on smallholder farmers including upgrading hydromet infrastructure and dissemination systems; and (iv) dissemination of relevant hydromet information and forecasts to farmers. c) Implementing selected National Green Growth Strategy interventions including inter alia: (i) preparation and implementation of Skills Development Plans for Green Jobs in Priority Sectors; (ii) installation of a data tracking and monitoring system for the implementation of the National Green Growth Strategy; (iii) carrying out a benchmarking study for the establishment and operationalization of the Zambia Climate Fund; and (iv) reviewing the curricular of the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority and the Ministry of Education. Subcomponent 1.2 will also carry out capacity and system building activities to develop an emission reductions program and facilitate access to carbon markets by: a) Developing key building blocks including inter alia: (i) the GHG emissions baseline; (ii) measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes; (iii) governance and implementation arrangements; (iv) benefit sharing; (v) social inclusion; (vi) environmental and social risk management tools and capacities; and (vii) coordination platforms. b) Carrying out a program of activities including inter alia: (i) supporting operationalization of MRV systems, credits issuance and readiness for commercial transactions; and (ii) conducting assessments of biodiversity and social premium pilots including leveraging existing biodiversity certification pilots in the region. c) Strengthening relevant carbon markets regulations and permitting for jurisdictional programs and related crediting methodologies, and provincial and national-level capacities by inter alia: (i) developing strategies to expand the jurisdictional emissions reduction program approach; and (ii) implementing a proactive public outreach and communications campaign. Component 2: Resilient livelihoods and sustainable landscape management supported Subcomponent 2.1 will support natural resources management by: 2 a) Providing support for land and watershed management in the rural domain including inter alia: (i) restoration of land in miombo ecosystems in target non-community forest areas using sustainable land management practices including land reclamation, replanting and assisted regeneration; (ii) implementation of improved agro-ecological farming methods and approaches including conservation, agroforestry and agro-silvo- pastoral practices; and (iii) adoption of integrated water and land management technologies and practices including rain water harvesting, soil conservation and integrated farming. b) Supporting the conservation and management of selected existing and new Community Forestry Management Areas through inter alia: (i) community engagement; (ii) promoting governance in Community Forest Management Groups and capacity building in human resources; (iii) land zoning, watershed planning, and natural resource and business planning; (iv) preparation and implementation of management plans; (v) habitat and natural resources management and monitoring; (vi) construction of small size management infrastructure; and (vii) development of proposals for community sub-projects for nature-based livelihood and value chain initiatives. Subcomponent 2.2 will support productive infrastructure, resilient, and nature-positive rural livelihoods by: a) Carrying out a program of activities to support: (i) infrastructure investments in watershed management; and (ii) small-scale resilient infrastructure investments for economic growth and welfare of adjacent communities including: (A) constructing small-scale and community-led irrigation schemes; (B) constructing solar-powered community irrigation schemes; (C) water harvesting; (D) building canals and weirs; (E) installing crossing points; and (F) dredging of transportation channels. b) Supporting agricultural and nature-based livelihood opportunities through a program of activities consisting of: (i) investments in community sub-projects through provision of Community Grants to eligible Beneficiaries to support diversified climate-resilient income generating activities and nature based solutions including inter alia: (i) agroforestry and value chains that increase income generation from sustainable uses of forest commodities; (ii) provision of: (A) community engagement and planning support; (B) training; and (C) extension services; and (iii) establishment of saving groups within the community subprojects. c) Introduction of sustainable landscape management and climate smart agriculture practices and technologies in rural areas through inter alia: (i) establishment of farmers’ field schools; (ii) allocation of demonstration plots ; (iii) provision of grants (“Champion Farmer Grants”) to eligible Champion Farmers to finance sub-projects; and (iv) provision of technical assistance and extension services focused on sustainable landscape management, climate smart agriculture practices and post-harvest technologies. Component 3. Project Management Component 3 will support effective implementation of project activities, including monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting. It will finance procurement, financial management, ESRM, preparation of annual work plans and audit reports, goods and services, workshops, and operational costs. It will cover documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions for integrating land management, forestry, ecosystem restoration, and economic development to inform future initiatives. Through this component, the project will improve coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, leading to more effective and efficient project implementation. The project will have enhanced knowledge sharing and 3 capacity building, resulting in better natural resource management and adaptive practices, and strengthened institutional and community capacities to manage natural resources sustainably. CONTEXT OF THIS CONSULTANCY A Manual whose primary target is district planning sub committees, Provincial Planning Sub Committees, PIUs, NPCU and Technical Service Providers is required to guide project staff and partners in the implementation of village-level project activities to enhance livelihood resilience and natural resource management in target areas in Zambia's Miombo ecoregion. A livelihood implementation facilitation manual was developed under TRALARD to present step by step methods of identifying, promoting and implementing livelihood activities that are sustainable for improved landscape management and reduction of deforestation and land degradation. It provides tools and guidelines for facilitators to help communities in identifying valuable livelihood options that are available, their respective value chains, ascertain their sustainability and profitability and associated market dynamics. During TRALARD II preparation, the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), prepared a new Manual, entitled Sub Project Manual Integrating People’s Adaptation Planning in Zambia. The manual provides a step-by-step process to integrate Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs) into community-led adaptation processes aimed at enhancing climate resilience, land use planning, and sustainable natural resource management. The manual provides step by step on how to deploy community mobilization and stakeholder engagement to data collection, plan formulation, validation, and approval. The manual has been prepared by two NGOs (People’s Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia (PPHPZ) and WeForest Zambia (WFZ)), and staff of the GCA. The Manual is comprehensive and has been tested by the two NGOs in villages of the Copperbelt and Muchinga Province. Each of the two manuals have their strength and weaknesses implying that a hybrid new version is necessary in order to crystalize appropriate processes and procedures to implement the SLM approach at village/zone levels. The final Manual must ably guide the project team from the beginning of the engagement with communities to the full implementation of project activities. It must describe with simplicity and clarity the steps for engaging village communities using participatory and gender sensitive tools including awareness building, information sharing climate and other risks assessment, Village/Local Area Land use planning, stakeholder mapping, village action planning at least for all TRALARD II interventions. Finally, the Manual must align language, process steps, templates, and statutory references for Provincial Implementation Units (PIUs), local government officers, traditional leaders, CSOs and community facilitators. The manual should reflect practical usability while meaningfully accounting for livelihood outcomes of the project. 2.0 Objectives The primary objective is to produce a harmonised, coherent, and field-ready manual that: • Synthesise the two source documents, streamline the content and enhance usability; • Review national and international best practices that could be integrated into the final manual to enhance land use planning, livelihoods resilience and sustainable natural resource management through data-driven and community-led adaptation processes. Aligns terminology, steps, tools, timelines and legal/policy references of TRALARD II; • Prepares a short user summary and implementation guidance/rollout note 4 3.0 Scope The scope of work and key tasks are; 3.1 Inception Report (5 working days) • Review both source documents (May 2026 Sub Project Manual Integrating People’s Adaptation Planning in Zambia draft provided by client and August 2020 Livelihoods Manual — files supplied). • Assess the landuse plans and natural resources mapping developed by Weforest and PPHPZ using the Sub Project Manual for Integrating People’s Adaptation Planning in Zambia. • Review similar manuals or documents prepared by Zambia Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), other NGOs, donors, (e.g., Enhancing Integrated Development Planning: A Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation Orientation Guide for Water, Forestry, and Rangeland Management with focus on Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management prepared by GIZ) and best national and international practices that could be included in the final manual. Meet (virtual or in-person) with the TRALARD II NPCU technical lead and key stakeholders to confirm harmonisation objectives, preferred structure, target users, scope (full consolidation vs. modular annexing), and deliverable format(s). The consultant should also do initial meetings/consultations with MLGRD, GIZ, World Bank, and relevant stakeholders to assess if there are ongoing similar efforts and how to prepare a manual that integrates the best national and international practices. • Submit and obtain approval for an agreed workplan and outline of the harmonised manual. 3.2 Content harmonisation and editing (15 working days) • Compare documents section-by-section and identify overlaps, gaps, inconsistencies (method, sequencing, terminology, definitions, tools, templates, legal/policy citations, geographic focus, and institutional roles). • Harmonise substantive content: integrate livelihoods within the Sustainable Landscape Management approach of the TRALARD II, VLUP/ steps, climate risk tools, gender guidance, stakeholder engagement, FPIC/consent procedures, data collection/validation, mapping/enumeration, training/ToT, monitoring & evaluation, and statutory approval steps. • Update and align references to Zambian legal/policy instruments (Urban & Regional Planning Act 2015, Green Economy & Climate Change Act 2024, NAP, NDCs, etc.) as cited in the June 2026 draft; flag any further required legal verification. • Standardise templates, checklists and step durations; ensure consistency in acronyms and glossary. • Edit for clarity, plain language, usability in field conditions (short actionable steps, clear deliverables per step). 3.3 Deliverable production (5 working days) a) Harmonised Master Manual (formatted Word and PDF), structured for field use with a clear table of contents, executive summary, stepwise procedures, and annexes (tools/templates/checklists). b) A short-annotated list of critical substantive changes, contradictions resolved, and items requiring further technical or legal verification. c) A 3–4-page Implementation Note summarising how to use the harmonised manual (target users, recommended training/rollout approach, minimum resources needed), and 5 a one-page quick reference (flowchart) of the harmonised People’s Adaptation Planning process. d) Short briefing slide deck (8–10 slides) for a validation workshop. e) Presentation to be used during the clinic on utilisation of the manual. 3.4 Validation and finalisation (1 working day) • Participate in a one-day validation workshop (virtual or in-person) to present the harmonised manual and collect feedback from TRALARD II PIU, MGEE, MLGRD, WeForest/PPHPZ/GCA representatives and at least one district planner and a community facilitator. • Incorporate agreed amendments and submit final deliverables. 3.5 Virtual Clinic on Utilisation of the Manual (1 working day) • Facilitate a one-day virtual clinic for end users from district, provincial and national level structures. 4.0 Reporting line and coordination • The consultant will report to the TRALARD II NPCU National Coordinator and coordinate with representatives from MGEE, MLGRD, GCA, WeForest, PPHPZ, PIUs and District Directors of Planning as required. 5.0 Consultant profile and qualifications • Demonstrated experience drafting/harmonising manuals, guidelines or technical tools for government, NGOs, or development partners; strong editing and plain-language skills. • Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in urban/regional planning, land use planning, climate adaptation, natural resources management, rural development, geography, or related field. • Minimum 7years’ professional experience in participatory land use planning, community-led adaptation, or livelihoods programming in Southern Africa (Zambia experience strongly preferred). • Knowledge of Zambian planning and climate policy frameworks, customary land systems and FPIC processes. • Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder validation workshops; ability to translate technical content into actionable field guidance. • Excellent written and spoken English. 6.0 Interested consultants should submit: • CV (max 4 pages) demonstrating relevant experience and examples of similar harmonisation/editing assignments. • A short technical note (2 pages) describing approach, workplan and timeline. • Proposed daily rate and total proposed fee for 35 working days. • Two references from recent similar assignments (with contact details). Submit applications to the TRALARD NPCU email (info@npcu.org.zm and copy emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and sibeso.mataa@mgee.gov.zm ) by 17:00 hours on Friday 24th July 2026 6
"},{"id":"OP00450432","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"06-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-15T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"04:00","project_ctry_name":"Egypt, Arab Republic of","project_id":"P172426","project_name":"Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System","bid_reference_no":"EG-MOF-520197-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Supporting Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Program in Egypt’s Healthcare System for EHA","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"Finance Ministry Towers - Ramses Extension - Nasr City - Cairo.","contact_ctry_name":"Egypt, Arab Republic of","contact_email":"yara_gamal13@hotmail.com","contact_name":"Yara Gamal","contact_organization":"Ministry of Finance","contact_phone_no":"+201141221444","contact_web_url":"https://mof.gov.eg/ar","submission_date":"2026-07-06T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Egypt
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project
Loan No.: IBRD-91320
Assignment Title: Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance for Egypt Healthcare Authority
Reference No:EG-MOF-520197-CS-CQS
The Ministry of Finance has received a loan of $400M from the World Bank toward the cost of the Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include consultancy aimed for Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance for Egypt Healthcare Authority.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The “Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project” now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (company profile, brochures, experience in similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills and resources, ... etc.).
The shortlisting criteria are:
The consultancy should demonstrate experience in healthcare cost optimization, operational transformation, revenue cycle management, managerial costing, workforce productivity analysis, administrative efficiency, sustainable finance, utilities optimization, and support-function improvement, preferably in public healthcare systems.
Where a consortium is proposed, one lead firm shall assume overall contractual accountability and shall clearly demonstrate how the expertise required across both pillars will be integrated through a unified project-management and quality-assurance approach.
The consulting team should include expertise in:
Change management, capacity building, and institutional adoption support.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – Sunday to Thursday.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by 30th June, 2026
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project.
Attn: Yara Gamal – Procurement Specialist.
Ministry of Finance.
Cairo – Egypt.
Tel: +2011141221444
E-mail: yara_gamal13@hotmail.com
Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA)
Terms of Reference for a Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance Assignment
Index
Executive Summary |
Introduction and Program Overview |
Background and Strategic Context |
Work Requirements |
Scope of Work |
Key Deliverables |
Project Governance and Timeline |
Required Competencies and Qualifications of the Consultancy |
Evaluation and Selection Criteria |
Executive Summary
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA), the national public healthcare provider under the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS), is leading a major transformation in Egypt’s health sector. Since its establishment, EHA has developed a network of 328 healthcare facilities, including 42 hospitals and 286 primary healthcare centers and units, delivered over 83 million cumulative health services, and reached nearly 6 million citizens. The second phase of the UHIS is being rolled out across Minya, Matrouh, Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh, and North Sinai, with total coverage expected to exceed 18 million citizens upon completion. Nationwide rollout remains planned through 2032 in line with the phased implementation framework of the Universal Health Insurance Law.
As the system expands, ensuring financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and optimal utilization of clinical and non-clinical resources has become a strategic priority. EHA therefore seeks technical assistance, through a competitive procurement process, to design and support the initial operationalization of a Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Model that strengthens operational performance, managerial control, and financial stewardship across the provider network.
The assignment will deliver a comprehensive operational and financial gap assessment; identify major cost drivers, inefficiencies, productivity gaps, and resource leakages across healthcare facilities and central functions; review EHA’s current costing sheets and costing-data structure; develop practical workforce, performance, and cost management models; and transfer technical know-how and operational tools to EHA teams through structured capacity building. The assignment will be implemented through two integrated pillars.
Focus on optimising clinical service delivery to improve efficiency while enhancing quality of care. It will address the principal operational and cost drivers within clinical services through a structured assessment of clinical workflows, patient flow, service utilization, clinical productivity, and use of high-cost clinical resources. It will identify avoidable clinical expenditure, operational bottlenecks, non-value-added process steps, and resource leakage that affect throughput, productivity, and cost performance. It will also benchmark selected clinical performance domains against relevant good practice, strengthen managerial visibility of clinical cost drivers, review salary arrangements for the workforce in clinical areas in relation to performance, workload, productivity, and service delivery requirements, and assess revenue cycle management processes to improve financial control and reduce leakage. The expected output of Pillar A is a set of operational models, management tools, KPI frameworks, and phased implementation pathways to improve clinical workflow efficiency, service integration, patient throughput, workforce productivity, departmental accountability, and overall clinical cost efficiency. |
Focus on improving the efficiency of administrative and support functions across healthcare facilities. It will address the principal cost and performance drivers within non-clinical operations through structured review of procurement and supply chain, facility management, administrative operations, logistics, inventory management, workforce deployment, and support-service processes. It will identify inefficiencies, duplication, weak controls, avoidable overhead, and process constraints that undermine administrative efficiency and operational resilience. The pillar will assess workforce planning and performance management across non-clinical functions, develop process optimization measures, and cost reduction strategies, and define practical actions to strengthen procurement efficiency, supply chain performance, logistics control, and resource sharing across facilities. Where directly relevant to non-clinical cost control and long-term resilience, the pillar will also incorporate selected sustainable finance, utilities optimization, resource-efficiency, and sustainability-reporting measures. The expected output of Pillar B is a set of operationally actionable recommendations, management tools, KPI frameworks, and phased implementation pathways to strengthen administrative efficiency, support-function effectiveness, workforce productivity, non-clinical cost control, and broader operational sustainability across the EHA network. |
Across both pillars, the assignment shall combine structured gap assessment, root-cause analysis, evidence-based solution design, prioritized implementation planning, pilot support for selected interventions, integrated performance monitoring, and know-how transfer through capacity building of EHA teams. The intended result is a practical, scalable, and evidence-based transformation model that reduces avoidable cost, improves resource utilization, strengthens workforce and performance management, and sustains high-quality healthcare service delivery across the EHA network.
Overview of Assignment
The assignment shall be implemented over a total period of 3 months at EHA Headquarter and in one selected governorate. The assignment is intended to support EHA through diagnostics, benchmarking, analytical review, solution design, limited pilot support for selected interventions, and institutional capability transfer.
Objective
To support EHA in designing, testing, and initiating the implementation of a practical, evidence-based, and scalable Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Model that improves cost visibility, operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and institutional sustainability without compromising quality of care, patient safety, access, or continuity of service delivery.
Specific Objectives
Detailed Scope of Work
Cross-Cutting / Inception Requirements
Across the assignment, the consultancy shall:
Only a limited number of priority interventions, as agreed with EHA following the baseline phase, shall be taken forward for detailed design, pilot support, and institutionalization during the assignment period.
This pillar focuses on optimizing clinical service delivery to improve efficiency while maintaining or enhancing quality of care.
This pillar focuses on improving the efficiency, control, and sustainability of administrative and support functions across healthcare facilities.
Key Deliverables
The consultancy shall deliver concise, action-oriented technical assistance outputs and support packages rather than stand-alone reports only. All deliverables shall be subject to EHA review and validation in accordance with the agreed scope, methodology, and comments-resolution process.
All deliverables listed below shall apply to the 3-month assignment and shall be developed, validated, and operationalized at EHA Headquarters and in one selected governorate. The outputs shall also include practical recommendations and scale-up considerations for future replication across additional EHA facilities and governorates.
Deliverable 1: Inception and Integrated Diagnostic Baseline Report
A consolidated assessment report covering EHA Headquarters, relevant governorate branch structures, hospitals, and primary healthcare centers and units in the selected implementation areas. The report shall include:
Deliverable 2: Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report
Deliverable 3: Clinical KPI, Benchmarking, Dashboards, and Performance Monitoring Framework
Deliverable 4: Clinical Operations Improvement and Pilot Support Package
Deliverable 5: Revenue Cycle Management Review and Recommendations Report
Deliverable 6: Non-Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report
Deliverable 7: Non-Clinical KPI, Dashboard, Institutionalization, and Scale-Up Package
Project Governance and Timeline
A designated overall coordination focal point shall be responsible for integration across both workstreams, including methodological alignment, quality assurance, and preparation of consolidated updates for EHA.
The assignment shall be implemented over a total period of 3 months under unified governance arrangements.
Coverage: EHA Headquarters and one selected governorate.
Purpose: conduct diagnostics, validate priority interventions, develop tools and frameworks, support initial operationalization, and generate practical implementation lessons to inform broader scale-up across the EHA network.
The consultancy shall deliver coordinated outputs through two workstreams under Pillar A and Pillar B, with selected diagnostic, design, implementation-support, and capacity-building activities undertaken in parallel where appropriate. All outputs shall be subject to unified governance, validation, and reporting arrangements led by the designated overall coordination focal point.
The consultancy shall be expected to:
Contract Parameters and Payment Schedule
Item | Description |
Total Contract Duration | 3 months |
Implementation Modality | EHA Headquarters + one selected governorate |
Payments shall be made against submission and formal acceptance by EHA of the relevant milestone outputs, in accordance with the agreed workplan and contract terms.
Each milestone shall be deemed achieved only upon EHA’s written confirmation that the corresponding outputs have been satisfactorily delivered and that comments raised by EHA have been appropriately addressed.
Deliverable | Description | Timeframe | % of Total Contract |
Deliverable 1 | Inception and Integrated Diagnostic Baseline Report | End of Month 1 | 20% |
Deliverable 2 | Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report | End of Month 2 | 15% |
Deliverable 3 | Clinical KPI, Benchmarking, Dashboards, and Performance Monitoring Framework | End of Month 2 | 15% |
Deliverable 5 | Revenue Cycle Management Review and Recommendations Report | End of Month 2 | 10% |
Deliverable 6 | Non-Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report | End of Month 2 | 10% |
Deliverable 4 | Clinical Operations Improvement and Pilot Support Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
Deliverable 7 | Non-Clinical KPI, Dashboard, Institutionalization, and Scale-Up Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
Deliverable 8 | Capacity Building, Handover, and Replication Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
All deliverables set out in this ToR remain applicable throughout the assignment. For administrative and payment purposes, the deliverables are grouped into milestone-based payment tranches rather than repeated as separate payment lines for each deliverable.
Potential Contract Expansion: In the event of expansion of the World Bank project, EHA may, subject to funding availability, internal approval, and applicable procurement and contracting procedures, extend the assignment to include an additional implementation period of 2 months in one additional governorate, with an estimated contract value of USD 30,000.
Required Competencies and Qualifications of the Consultancy
The consultancy should demonstrate experience in healthcare cost optimization, operational transformation, revenue cycle management, managerial costing, workforce productivity analysis, administrative efficiency, sustainable finance, utilities optimization, and support-function improvement, preferably in public healthcare systems.
Where a consortium is proposed, one lead firm shall assume overall contractual accountability and shall clearly demonstrate how the expertise required across both pillars will be integrated through a unified project-management and quality-assurance approach.
The consulting team should include expertise in:
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
Technical expertise and references in healthcare transformation, cost optimization, and institutional efficiency improvement | 30% |
Methodology and technical approach for delivery across Pillar A and Pillar B workstreams | 30% |
Team qualifications and capacity-building / knowledge-transfer experience | 20% |
Value for money and financial proposal | 20% |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
E-Signature Foundations: Mapping, Roadmap, Legal Instrument Drafting and Capacity Building
Name of Project | GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) - P181954 |
Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number | TF-C8895 |
Assignment Title | E-signature Foundations: Mapping, Roadmap, Legal Instrument Drafting and Capacity Building |
Procurement Plan Ref Number | LB-OMSAR-537755-CS-CQS |
Country of Delivery | Lebanon |
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing technical, legal, and advisory support to establish the practical foundations and pathways for the progressive use of electronic signatures in Lebanon. Running over an estimated implementation period of 15 weeks, the Services comprise three parallel workstreams:
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following shortlisting criteria:
Firm Specific Experience
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB 18 June, 2026.
Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
Technical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
Attn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
Address: STARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor
Omar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
E-mail: mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb
TERMS OF REFERENCE
PREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
E-Signature Foundations: Mapping, Roadmap, Legal Instrument Drafting and Capacity Building
Background
Lebanon is facing a protracted, multidimensional crisis that has impaired state institutions and public service delivery. Fragmented digital systems, reliance on paper-based processes, and limited trust in electronic transactions continue to hinder efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the public and private sectors. These challenges are compounded by gaps in digital governance, incomplete regulatory activation, and limited institutional capacity to operationalize key digital enablers.
To address these issues, a strategic investment to modernize Lebanon’s public sector through digital transformation, stimulate private sector growth, and accelerate the development of a robust digital economy is under preparation with World Bank support. The Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (the “Project”) will establish secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure including cloud services, data platforms, and cybersecurity systems that are essential for attracting investment and fostering innovation. By strengthening digital ID, e-signature capabilities, and the legal framework for digital transactions, the Project will improve the ease of doing business and enable trusted, efficient engagement between the public and private sectors. In parallel, the Project will advance key regulatory reforms in telecom, data protection, e-signature, and artificial intelligence (AI), while investing in Lebanon’s digital talent pool. Together, these measures will lay the foundation for a more competitive, dynamic, and inclusive economy.
The World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to OMSAR to support Project preparation. The GFPP grant will be implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
An important enabler of digitalization is the electronic signature (e-signature), which represents data in electronic form logically associated with an electronic document or transaction and used by a signatory to indicate approval or intent. Under Lebanese Law No. 81 of 2018, electronic signatures and electronic writing, including those of official nature, are granted the same legal validity as paper-based ones subject to defined conditions related to integrity, identification, and evidentiary reliability. The law establishes a framework for trust services and assigns supervisory and accreditation responsibilities to the Lebanese Accreditation Council (COLIBAC), including defining accreditation requirements and procedures applicable to trust service providers and accreditors, and maintaining trusted lists of accredited entities.
While the legal framework is in place, COLIBAC is not yet fully operational and has been for a long period governed by a Board of Directors as an interim arrangement, composed of representatives from relevant ministries. In April 2026, as a recent important development, a Director General for COLIBAC has been appointed, and will ensure executive leadership, while of its governance and internal structures, remain in progress. A range of technical, institutional, and procedural measures and mechanisms will need to be put in place to further support the effective operationalization of COLIBAC, in line with its mandate. It is also noted that ongoing efforts to operationalize the e-signature framework, including work on the implementing decree, has been undertaken at the national level and shall be taken into consideration under this assignment to ensure continuity and avoid duplication.
It is also worth noting that OMSAR, in collaboration with OMSTAI and the World Bank, convened a multi-stakeholder workshop on February 12, 2026 to discuss the operationalization of electronic signatures in Lebanon and to build a shared understanding of the legal, technical, and institutional aspects of the existing e-signature ecosystem. The workshop convened representatives from key public institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Industry, Banque du Liban, the Banking Control Commission of Lebanon, as well as legal and digital experts from the private sector. The discussions formulated a high-level roadmap that highlighted the need to establish the practical foundations and implementation pathways for the progressive use of electronic signatures under the current legal framework, including the importance of operationalizing COLIBAC by supporting the broader legal and governance arrangements needed to fulfil its mandate.
As a follow-up to the workshop, participants agreed on the establishment of an inter-institutional working group composed of representatives from the concerned ministries and institutions to support ongoing coordination, technical discussions, and the progressive operationalization of the electronic signature framework through the below phased approach:
Assignment and Objectives
The objectives of this assignment are to:
Detailed Scope of Work and Deliverables
Workstream 1: Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Review, Diagnostic and Benchmark of Electronic Signatures and Phased Roadmap
It is to be noted that previous analyses have already been undertaken in this area, including the analysis of Law 81/2018. As such, the consultant will not duplicate existing work but shall, where applicable, draw on such analyses, which will be provided as an input. The consultant will focus on governance and institutional arrangements, and as such should extend the legal benchmarking beyond Law 81 itself to examine the broader legislative framework that confers mandates on the relevant institutions, including COLIBAC, in order to assess whether those mandates are sufficient and coherent and, where necessary, in need of adjustment.
Workstream 1 – Part 1:
Workstream 1 – Part 2:
The Consultant will develop a phased roadmap (short, medium and long term) and recommendations for wide roll-out of e-signature across the public sector, the financial sector and the private sector, building on the high-level roadmap produced during the February 2026 multi-stakeholder workshop and work conducted under this assignment.
The roadmap shall be formulated and shall propose recommended phasing, prioritization and tactical sequencing across several areas /elements, with an aim to ultimately align with best international practices and frameworks, to support a mature domestic trust services ecosystem The roadmap shall:
The national roadmap will be validated through engagement with key stakeholders before it is submitted in final form.
Deliverables:
Workstream 2: Amendment of e-signature Decree 14115/2024
Building on existing work and draft instruments developed in relation to the implementation of the e-signature framework, the consultant shall draft the necessary amendment to Decree 14115 to clarify provisions and provide practical implementation pathways for e-signature in the public sector, basing the drafting on the recommendations produced by the workshop on e-signature held on February 12, 2026 and work under this assignment, and shall closely coordinate with OMSAR, OMSTAI, and relevant national stakeholders including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Industry, and other relevant entities.
Amendments to include the following:
The consultant shall closely engage throughout the assignment with key relevant stakeholders to develop, discuss and validate the proposed amendments (revision drafts to be iteratively proposed and validated) in order to have an issuance ready version of the amended decree).
Deliverables:
Workstream 3: Institutional Readiness and Capacity Building for COLIBAC
This workstream aims to build the capacity of COLIBAC in effectively establishing an operational model for accreditation and conformity assessments.
Deliverables:
Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
As part of the proposal, the service provider shall present a clear, coherent, and technically sound approach to fulfilling the 3 workstreams of the Scope of Work.
Cross Cutting Requirements
Vendor Neutrality and Future-Proofing
All designs, architectures, recommendations, and future implementation pathways produced under this assignment shall remain vendor-neutral, standards-based, and modular, avoiding proprietary technologies or exclusive reliance on any single solution provider.
Change Management and Adoption
The consultant shall identify key change management and adoption risks associated with future implementation and propose mitigation measures, including user onboarding, institutional capacity building, and communication considerations.
Qualifications
The Consultant shall be a qualified firm with demonstrated experience in delivering advisory, technical, and implementation support related to digital transformation, electronic transactions, or trusted digital services.
Firm Specific Experience
Team Composition
The team must have demonstrated success in similar projects in MENA or emerging markets.
Electronic Signature / Digital Trust Senior Specialist / Lead
The Consultant shall propose a senior-level expert (minimum 10–15 years of experience) with recognized expertise in digital trust frameworks demonstrating.
Senior Legal / Regulatory Expert
The consultant shall include a senior legal expert (minimum 10–12 years of experience) specialized in electronic / digital law and regulation, demonstrating:
Institutional Capacity-Building / Change Management Expert
The Consultant shall include a senior expert (minimum 10 years of experience) in institutional strengthening and public-sector reform demonstrating:
Team Technical Expertise: the proposed team shall collectively demonstrate expertise in:
Compliance Requirements
The Consultant shall perform all services in accordance with:
In addition, the consultant must comply with the following Environmental and Social (E&S) requirements aligned with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the Project commitments:
All personnel must sign and follow a CoC covering data confidentiality, respectful conduct, non-discrimination, and zero tolerance for SEA/SH.
The firm must ensure fair labor practices and safe working conditions and provide an internal worker grievance mechanism for its staff.
All data handled under this assignment must be securely stored, accessed only by authorized staff, and managed using privacy-by-design and cybersecurity best practices. Any data breach must be immediately reported.
Consultations must be inclusive and accessible, with all feedback documented. Stakeholders must be informed that complaints can also be submitted through the Project’s Grievance Mechanism that will be shared.
The firm must enforce zero tolerance for SEA/SH and ensure staff follow appropriate conduct and reporting procedures when engaging with stakeholders.
Any ICT equipment or data storage devices used must be managed responsibly, including secure data wiping and environmentally sound disposal.
Reporting, Deliverables, and Contract Management
Project Oversight and Management Structure
A Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of the engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Justice, and other involved ministries, as applicable, the TC serves as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the firm’s progress and ensuring alignment with national digital transformation goals.
Reporting Obligations
The Consultant will report directly to the Grant Coordinator. In addition to the contractual deliverables, the Consultant shall submit summary progress reports on a monthly basis (at minimum), including at minimum:
The TC Approval Gate/ Grant Coordinator and Deliverable Acceptance
The Grant Coordinator, in consultation with the TC and relevant public entities, is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
Payment Schedule and Invoicing
Payments will be made upon the satisfactory acceptance of the deliverables specified in the below Timeframe table. To initiate payment, the Consultant must submit an administrative package containing the Official Invoice, evidence of delivery, and the Acceptance Notice delivered by the TC Chairperson. In addition, for Workstream 3, signed attendance sheets of training participants must be provided as proof of capacity building.
Intellectual Property and Confidentiality
Timeframe and Payment Milestones
The engagement will be completed in approximately 15 weeks. The Consultant shall undertake the three workstreams in parallel, prioritizing tasks with minimal interdependencies to ensure efficient progress. Payments will be made upon formal written acceptance of the deliverables by the Chairperson of the Project Technical Committee (TC).
The following schedule outlines the expected submission timeline for each deliverable over the 15-week engagement period.
Table 1: Assignment Timeline and Deliverable Sequencing:
Workstreams | Deliverable Reference | Submission Deadline (from Start Date) |
Workstream 1: Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Review, Diagnostic and Benchmark of Electronic Signatures | D1.1: Legal, regulatory, and institutional assessment of electronic signatures in Lebanon, including gap analysis, international benchmarking, governance and institutional roles. | Week 4 |
D1.2: Recommended Target Model (Legal, Institutional and Regulatory) and Recommendations and Phased Plan for roll-out across the public, private and financial sector | Week 8 | |
Workstream 2: Amendment of e-signature Decree 14115/2024 | D2.1: Initial Draft of the amended decree | Week 10 |
D2.2: Final Draft of the amended decree (after validation by the relevant stakeholders) | Week 14 | |
Workstream 3: Institutional Readiness & Capacity Building for COLIBAC
| D3.1: An assessment report on COLIBAC’s current institutional readiness, including governance, operational, and capacity aspects. | Week 4 |
D3.2: Targeted capacity-building activities for the “core team” focusing on e-signature operating models including trust service governance models, accreditation and conformity assessments principles. | Week 8 | |
D3.3: Proposed internal structure and operational model for COLIBAC covering accreditation requirements, evaluation and review procedures, decision-making processes and supervision mechanisms; | Week 10 | |
D3.4: Proposed practical operational manuals, guidance materials and artifacts supporting the proposed structure and operational model, validated with Stakeholders; | Week 14 | |
D3.5: Targeted Capacity Building on the D3.4 material to relevant stakeholders at COLIBAC and other concerned entities. | Week 15 |
Table 2: Payment Milestones:
Payment Milestone | Linked Deliverables | Required Approval | Payment (%of Total) |
Milestone 1 | D1.1 (Diagnostic & Benchmark) | Technical Committee | 15% |
Milestone 2 | D1.2 (Roadmaps & Roll-out Plan) | Technical Committee | 20% |
Milestone 3 | D3.1 & D3.2 (Assessment Report on COLIBAC and Core Team Training) | Technical Committee | 15% |
Milestone 4
| D2.1 (Initial Decree Draft) | Technical Committee | 10% |
Milestone 5 | D3.3 & D3.4 (Operational Model and Manuals) | Technical Committee | 15% |
Milestone 6 | D2.2 (Final Validated Decree) | Technical Committee | 10% |
Milestone 7 | D3.5 (Final Capacity Building) 15% | Technical Committee | 15% |
Total |
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| 100% |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: People's Republic of China
Name of Project: Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project
Loan No.: 9843-CN
Assignment Title: Project Management Consulting Services
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): SXPMO-CS01
The Chinese Government has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Project Management Consulting Services .
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Comprehensive Project Implementation Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Financial Management, Environmental and Social Management, Project Capacity Building and Training Management, Project Result Monitoring, Project Technical Support, Establishment of a Technical Committee, Project Report Preparation, Support for World Bank Team Management Activities, etc. Total number of person-months shall not be less than 178 person-months. The implementation of the consulting service is expected to commence on the date of contract signing and continue until May 31, 2031, covering the entire project implementation period. For specific details, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR).
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Consultants participating in bidding competition should be companies or entities with the qualifications to independently sign contracts. The consultant shall have completed at least 2 consulting service contracts for project implementation management under projects financed by International Financial Institutions within the past ten years (2016.1.1-2025.12.31, the project completion date shall prevail). Among these, at least 1 shall have been completed for World Bank-funded projects. Consultants are required to provide supporting documents (scanned copies of contracts and proof of project completion, etc.). The project implementation management consulting team shall be composed of experts with international experience and qualifications, as well as experts with domestic experience. The consultant is required to develop a reasonable personnel input plan and schedule based on the specific needs of the project and their professional judgment, ensuring that the total number of person-months shall not be less than 178 person-months. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub- consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (office hours: 9:00-12:00,13:30-18:00).
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14:00 (Beijing Time) of June 17, 2026 .
The Client:
Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau Project Management Office of Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project
Attn: Xiaowen Hu, Engineer
Add: Room 520, 5th Floor, Building A, Lihua Building, No.1 Changfeng West Street, Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Postal Code: 030000
Tel: +86-351-3126275
E-mail: xmb1630@163.com
The Client’s Agent:
China Capital Tendering Co., Ltd.
Attn: Hongyan Mao, Project Manager
Add: 15th Floor, South Building, Jiuling Plaza, No.21, Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Postal Code: 100089
Tel: +86-10-67409997
Email: maohongyan@chinatendering.com.cn
Attachment:
SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PROJECT
Project Implementation Management Consulting Services
Terms of Reference (TOR)
The Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration And Biodiversity Conservation Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Project") is proposed to be implemented utilizing loans from the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) (hereinafter referred to as the "World Bank") and domestic counterpart funds. The project will contribute directly to conserving globally significant biodiversity resources in China’s Shanxi province, contributing to halting and reversing global biodiversity loss. Biodiversity provides essential ecosystem services, which are often shared widely across populations, making them difficult to monetize in ways that attract private investment. As a result, without public sector involvement, biodiversity conservation may be underfunded, leading to ecosystem degradation and loss of valuable resources. In addition, it will directly contribute to global climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration from the restoration of ecosystems and habitats. Finally, the project will generate knowledge and experience on the implementation of the GBF which can provide models for replication in other parts of China as well as globally. Knowledge generated under the project will also be disseminated to other countries facing similar challenges, especially in Africa, South and Central Asia, through the China-World Bank Group Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions launched in December 2024.
The Project Development Objective is (PDO) to restore priority habitats and enhance in-situ and ex-situ conservation for priority species in targeted areas of Shanxi Province. The project's construction content consists of two components:
Component 1: Investments in Ecosystem Restoration and Species Conservation. The key outputs include: (i) Completion of mixed forest ecosystem planting; (ii) Installation of water points, salt points, and shelter shrubs; (iii) Establishment and operationalization of prey breeding and rewilding facilities; (iv) Protection of key habitats for priority species; (v) Establishment and operationalization of a botanical garden; (vi) Restoration of key wetlands.
Component 2: Strengthening Knowledge and Institutional Capacities for Biodiversity Conservation. The key outputs include: (i) Establishment and operationalization of a data platform for monitoring priority species; (ii) Completion of biodiversity research, surveys, and assessments; (iii) Upgrading of wildlife rescue and disease control facilities; (iv) Establishment and operationalization of visitor centers and education bases; (v) Successful implementation of community outreach activities; (vi) Completion of satisfaction surveys; (vii) Implementation of training and capacity building activities; (viii) Development of technical standards, guidelines, and strategies; (ix) Conducting assessments and certifications according to the Guidelines for OECM and the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas; (x) Successful organization of knowledge sharing and exchange activities.
The Component 1 will focus on ecosystem restoration by rehabilitating targeted priority habitats for umbrella and migratory species and combining in-situ and ex-situ conservation for other priority species. The Component 2 will generate knowledge and strengthen institutional capacities to enhance sustainability of biodiversity conservation outcomes and enable replicability and future scale-up. On-the-ground habitat restoration under Component 1 will be integrated with rigorous M&E, capacity-building, public engagement, and technical assistance under Component 2 to ensure that conservation efforts in Shanxi are effective, sustainable, and scalable. Improved M&E will allow for timely interventions for adaptive management and informing the development of evidence-based technical standards to enable replication; increased public awareness will enhance community support for biodiversity conservation; while strengthened capacities will support local institutions in implementing and sustaining conservation efforts beyond the project lifetime. Together, both Components will contribute to the conservation of threatened and endemic species, the resilience of ecosystems and people, and the overall health of biodiversity, so that project outcomes are effective and sustainable in the long term.
The overall implementation period for the project is from 2025 to May 31, 2031. The total planned investment is US$168 million, of which US$100 million is proposed to be financed by a World Bank loan, with the remaining funds covered by domestic counterpart funds.
To ensure the smooth implementation of the project and the achievement of the development objectives jointly established by the Shanxi Provincial Government and the World Bank, the Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration And Biodiversity Conservation Project Management Office (hereinafter referred to as the "Provincial PMO") proposes to utilize the World Bank loan to hire Project Implementation Management Consultants (hereinafter referred to as the "Consultants") to provide project management consulting services (hereinafter referred to as the "Consulting Services") throughout the entire project implementation period. The Consultants will provide support to the Provincial PMO and the PIUs in comprehensive project implementation management, knowledge learning and sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance. This support aims to ensure the project's compliance with the legal agreements signed between the Chinese government, the Shanxi Provincial Government, and the World Bank, as well as with the relevant policies, guidelines, and regulations of both the World Bank and China.
Working under the authorization of the Provincial PMO, the Consultants will carry out project implementation and management tasks, closely collaborating with all relevant project stakeholders. Their responsibilities include formulating project implementation plans, driving project execution, and facilitating timely communication and resolution of various issues arising during implementation. They will assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in strictly adhering to the project's Loan Agreement and Project Agreement, ensuring compliance with their covenants and clauses, alongside relevant Chinese laws, regulations, and standards. The Consultants will assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in preparing and updating the Annual Work Plan, Fund Utilization Plan, Procurement Plan, and Capacity Building Plan, and will support the PMO and PIUs in carrying out a series of activities according to these plans. They will assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in carrying out in various tasks such as bidding and procurement, contract management, project mid-term review, and project completion; the Consultants will strictly implement the ESMP, coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of special plans for environment, society, resettlement, gender, labor, and occupational health and safety, and link internal and external monitoring activities; the Consultants will provide technical support and assistance for project design, construction, and operation to ensure high quality. They will conduct thematic training on project management, safeguard policies and technical topics for the Provincial PMO, PIUs, supervisors, and contractors; prepare and submit reports including Project Progress Reports, the Mid-term Adjustment Report, and the Project Completion Report, and assist the PMO in establishing a Technical Committee and conducting its related activities.
The Consultant shall assist the Provincial PMO and the PIUs in carrying out the following tasks:
3.1 Comprehensive Project Implementation Management
Assist in the overall coordination and management of the project, working with all stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation in accordance with the project's legal documents, the Project Operation Manual, and relevant domestic regulations.
Assist in formulating and dynamically maintaining the project's overall and annual work plans as well as fund utilization plan, ensuring the orderly sequencing of various activities.
Improve the project organizational and institutional systems, including further clarifying work processes, task decomposition, role responsibilities, and developing relevant detailed implementation rules (e.g., for withdrawal and disbursement, contract variations, etc.), to ensure the efficiency and completeness of the project organizational structure.
Strengthen project communication and coordination. Given the numerous institutions and stakeholders involved in the World Bank-funded project, communication and coordination are challenging, with long paths for information collection, transmission, and analysis. The Consultant team will assist the Provincial PMO in internal and external project communication and coordination, enhancing the communication and coordination mechanisms among participating parties, particularly assisting the Provincial PMO in communication and coordination with the World Bank team.
Assist in carrying out communication and visibility management under the project. Support the Provincial PMO in managing the project information platform, assist in preparing publicity materials, organizing knowledge-sharing activities, implementing project communication and coordination mechanisms, and actively conducting project visibility activities. Undertake filing and archiving management of the records and documents of the Provincial PMO and PIUs during Project implementation.
Strengthen project schedule management, quality management, and investment control to ensure the project achieves its overall objectives for schedule, quality, and cost.
3.2 Procurement and Contract Management
Assist in promptly updating the Procurement Plan, reviewing the technical sections of bidding documents, and providing review comments on construction drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, equipment parameters, and TOR for consulting services provided by the PIUs; assist in reviewing procurement process documents such as bidding documents prepared by bidding agents and bid evaluation reports from Bid Evaluation Committees; track and promote the implementation progress of the Procurement Plan; assist in responding to queries and various issues raised during the bidding process; assist in reviewing contract documents and in contract negotiations.
Assist in establishing a contract management system to manage all project contracts, supervise the contract implementation process based on contract terms, and provide specific guidance; conduct reviews of contract variations, provide opinions based on relevant domestic regulations and World Bank principles, monitor implementation risks for each contract, and resolve various issues during implementation; guide the completion acceptance of contracts to ensure compliance of the acceptance process and completeness of documentation; provide procurement and contract management training.
3.3 Financial Management
Assist in project financial management to ensure compliance with relevant domestic policies and regulations, as well as World Bank financial management guidelines and requirements, ensuring effective use of World Bank loan and domestic counterpart funds; Assist in timely processing of loan withdrawal and disbursement, guide PIUs to establish independent account sets and manage project funds; Assist in preparing financial reports in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank, including unaudited interim and annual financial statements; According to the contract and relevant regulations, review and guide the disbursement application and related materials; Assist the Provincial PMO and the PIUs in preparing for the annual audit, and provide rectification suggestions for the problems found during the audit; Assist in resolving issues arising in project financial management and provide technical support for organizing financial archive materials.
3.4 Environmental and Social Management
Assist in the comprehensive management of the project's environmental and social aspects to ensure compliance with relevant domestic regulations and the principles and requirements of the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). Guide the implementation and monitoring of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Process Framework, Social Management Plan (SMP), Gender Management Plan (GMP), Labor Management Procedure, EIA, EMP, Biodiversity Management Plan, and Pest Management Plan. Monitor the implementation of relevant procedures/codes of conduct, the GRM, and the incident reporting mechanism. Report on the implementation progress and issues related to these plans in the progress reports. Assist in reviewing monitoring and evaluation reports submitted by external monitoring agencies and provide comments for revision.
3.5 Project Capacity Building and Training Management
Assist in preparing the overall project capacity building and training plan and annual plans. Assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of capacity building and training activities, and monitoring the results of the implementation of the capacity building and training plan.
Arrange for team experts to provide training to the PMO and PIUs as per their schedules. Simultaneously, lead the organization of training activities related to project management, World Bank policies, and project construction technical standards. The consultant is expected to provide a total of approximately 730 person-days of training for personnel of the Provincial PMO and PIUs (covering topics such as project management, technical aspects, World Bank policies, etc.). During the implementation phase, the Consultant shall develop detailed plans based on actual needs, submit them to the Provincial PMO for review and approval, and then proceed with implementation.
The provisional sum for training under the contract shall be used to cover expenses directly related to training activities, including meals, venue rental, meals for trainers, training materials, transportation, and other expenses. Trainers will primarily be sourced from within the consultant's team, and their costs will be covered using the expert person-month fees. Training expenses shall comply with the "Shanxi Provincial Government Training Fee Management Measures" and other relevant provincial regulations, and shall be reimbursed based on actual invoices within the prescribed limits.
Upon completion of each training session, the consultant shall provide a summary report for that session. The summary should reflect the overall situation, outcomes, participant feedback, training expenses, participant list, lessons learned, and plans for future training activities.
3.6 Project Result Monitoring
Assist the Provincial PMO in conducting indicator monitoring during project implementation and after completion, based on the DMF outlined in the PAD. Establish a monitoring and reporting system for the DMF indicators, and regularly report to the Provincial PMO and the World Bank on the achievement of DMF indicators, existing issues, as well as opinions and recommendations.
3.7 Project Technical Support
Organize multiple industry experts to form a technical expert group, providing professional opinions and suggestions to the Provincial PMO and PIUs for various project stages. As needed, technical experts will deeply engage in key critical points such as design reviews, site supervision, completion acceptance, operational plan quality, review of research findings, and development of specifications and standards. They will fully utilize their technical expertise to participate in project decision-making and implementation, ensuring high quality in project design, construction, and operation and maintenance management.
3.8 Establishment of a Technical Committee
The Technical Committee will consist of approximately 15 experts at the academician-level and professor-level, covering key technical fields relevant to the project (e.g., biodiversity, NCL, forestry, wetlands, botanical gardens, etc.).
The Technical Committee shall, as required by the Provincial PMO and PIUs, organize meetings at least once a year, responsible for conducting high-level seminars, reviewing overall technical schemes, and conducting site visits (each meeting lasting approximately 3 days, with around 40 participants in discussions/training sessions). The Technical Committee will ensure the incorporation of national and international best practices during project implementation and promote the widespread dissemination and sharing of project knowledge and experiences within Shanxi, across China, and internationally.
Within 3 months of the consultant's mobilization, an agreement shall be reached with the Provincial PMO regarding the composition and activity plan of the Technical Committee. The establishment of the Technical Committee shall be completed within 6 months.
The provisional sum for the Technical Committee under the contract will be used to cover expenses directly related to its establishment and seminar activities. This includes expert fees (covering person-month fees, meals, round-trip transportation), venue rental for seminars, participant-related expenses (meals, accommodation, etc.) and other associated expenses. The expenses for Technical Committee activities shall comply with relevant central and local regulations pertaining to science or technical research activities.
3.9 Project Report Preparation
In accordance with the requirements of the Loan Agreement and Project Agreement, assist the Provincial PMO in preparing and submitting relevant reports required by the World Bank and the PMO. These include the Consulting Services Inception Report, Project Progress Reports, Mid-term Adjustment Report (if any), Project Completion Report, Semi-annual and Annual Financial Statements/Reports, Environmental and Social Internal Monitoring Reports, Resettlement Internal Monitoring Reports, etc. Also, assist the PMO in the preparation and submission of the Annual Work Plan.
3.10 Support for World Bank Team Management Activities
In accordance with the requirements of the Provincial PMO, provide translation and assist in handling correspondence with the World Bank and relevant project documents. Assist in preparing for World Bank missions and support the implementation of specific tasks (or actions) required by the World Bank's MOU.
4.1 General Requirements for Consultants
Consultants participating in bidding competition should be companies or entities with the qualifications to independently sign contracts.
The consultant shall have completed at least 2 consulting service contracts for project implementation management under projects financed by International Financial Institutions within the past ten years (2016.1.1-2025.12.31, the project completion date shall prevail). Among these, at least 1 shall have been completed for World Bank-funded projects. Consultants are required to provide supporting documents (scanned copies of contracts and proof of project completion, etc.).
4.2 Consultant Input and Person-Month Allocation
The project implementation management consulting team shall be composed of experts with international experience and qualifications, as well as experts with domestic experience.
The consultant is required to develop a reasonable personnel input plan and schedule based on the specific needs of the project and their professional judgment, ensuring that the total number of person-months shall not be less than 178 person-months.
4.3 Expert Qualification Requirements and Tasks
1) Team Leader / Project Management Expert. This expert shall have at least 15 years of experience in managing the implementation of projects financed by international financial institutions, coupled with sound international exposure and qualifications. They shall have successfully served as the Project Management Team Leader during the implementation phase of at least 3 such projects, at least 1 of which shall be World Bank-funded projects. The expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher in project management or engineering, and have good English speaking and writing skills. The Team Leader will lead the entire consultant team in providing comprehensive management assistance to the Provincial PMO and PIUs throughout the project implementation process. Key responsibilities include:
2) Deputy Team Leader / Project Management Expert. This expert shall have at least 10 years of project management experience, including over 5 years of experience managing projects financed by international financial institutions. They must have consulting experience during the implementation phase of at least 3 international financial institutions-funded projects, including 1 World Bank-funded project, and have served as Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader in at least 2 of these projects. The expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher in project management or engineering, and have good English speaking and writing skills. Key responsibilities include:
3) Procurement and Contract Management Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, management, or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience and professional knowledge in procurement and contract management; the expert shall have served as Procurement or Contract Management Expert during the implementation phase of at least 3 international financial institution loan projects, including at least 1 World Bank loan project.They shall be proficient in the policies, regulations, procedures, and requirements of both the World Bank and China regarding procurement and contract management. This expert will serve as the core technical support for project procurement and contract management, providing technical assistance throughout the project lifecycle from procurement planning to contract completion:
4) Cost Engineering Specialist. This expert should hold a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering cost, engineering management, or a related field. They must possess experience in engineering cost, with over 10 years of relevant work experience in engineering cost. They should be familiar with domestic regulations and pricing benchmarks for engineering costs and hold a Level 1 Registered Cost Engineer qualification. This specialist will be fully involved in and responsible for the project's investment and cost management:
5) Financial and Economic Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree in financial management, accounting, or a related field, possess a Certified Public Accountant certificate or equivalent financial management certification, and have over 10 years of experience in project financial management. As a financial management expert, they shall have participated in at least 3 projects financed by international financial institutions, including 1 World Bank-funded projects, and be familiar with World Bank and domestic financial management policies and regulations, financial risk assessment, and the requirements and processes for preparing or auditing financial statements. Key responsibilities include:
6) Environmental Management Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or other related fields, with at least 10 years of environmental management experience on projects financed by international financial institutions, having participated as an environmental management expert in at least 3 such projects, one of which shall be World Bank-funded. The expert shall be familiar with Chinese environmental policies, regulations, and relevant standards, proficient in the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework and related safeguard policies and requirements. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
7) Social, Gender, and Resettlement Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's or higher degree in social sciences, anthropology, public policy studies, or a related social science field, with at least 10 years of experience working on social, gender, or resettlement aspects of projects financed by international financial institutions (IFIs), having served as an expert in social development, resettlement, community development, or related fields for at least 3 IFI-funded projects, 1 of which shall be World Bank-funded projects. The expert shall be familiar with Chinese resettlement policies, regulations, and relevant standards, proficient in the requirements of the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework, and knowledgeable about community development and process frameworks. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
8) Results Monitoring Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher in project management, public management, engineering, or a related field, shall have at least five years of experience in performance monitoring or results framework monitoring for international financial organization-funded projects, and shall have undertaken performance monitoring/results framework monitoring tasks in at least two such projects, including at least one World Bank-funded project. The expert shall be familiar with the results frameworks and indicator monitoring methodologies and specific requirements of international financial organizations. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
9) Labor and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in occupational health and safety, labor science, human resource management, or a related field. They shall be familiar with Chinese labor regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and possess expertise in the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESS2). The expert should have participated in at least 2 international financial organization-funded projects, having been responsible for the labor and OHS management components. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
10) Biodiversity Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in forestry, botany, biodiversity, wetlands, or similar fields, with at least 10 years of investigation, research, or project implementation experience related to the ecological environment, forestry vegetation, and wetlands in North China, with demonstrable professional achievements. This expert shall be familiar with and mastery of domestic and international biodiversity conservation concepts is essential. Have good English writing and speaking skills. This expert will serve as the core technical specialist and strategic advisor in the field of biodiversity conservation for the project, ensuring coordination among various technical activities and reviewing and ensuring the quality of biodiversity-related project deliverable. Key responsibilities include:
11) Animal (North China Leopard) Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in zoology, animal habitat and protected areas, wildlife environmental protection, or similar fields, with at least 10 years of experience in investigation, research, or project implementation related to the ecological environment and habitat protection of the North China Leopard's habitat or protected areas, with demonstrable professional achievements. This expert shall have good English writing and speaking skills. Key responsibilities include:
12) Plant Protection Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in botany, horticulture, ecology, forestry, or related fields, with at least 10 years of practical experience or research in plant species in-situ and ex-situ conservation, botanical garden planning and design, plant introduction and acclimatization, plant maintenance management, and plant diversity conservation, supported by relevant publications or participation in significant projects. This expert shall have good English reading, writing, and communication skills for reviewing and translating English literature and engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.
13) Forestry Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in forestry, silviculture, forest ecology, forestry engineering, or related fields, with at least 10 years of practical experience or research in forest resource cultivation and management, planning and design of forestry ecological engineering, forest pest and disease control, and forest tree germplasm resource conservation, supported by relevant publications or participation in significant projects. This expert shall have good English reading, writing, and communication skills for reviewing and translating English literature and engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.
14) Wetland and Avian Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in ecology, environmental science, hydrology and water resources, wetland biology, ornithology, or related fields, with at least 10 years of practical experience or research in wetland ecosystem conservation and restoration, avian habitat management, wetland planning and design, wetland biodiversity maintenance, and wetland resource management, supported by relevant publications or participation in significant projects. This expert shall have good English reading, writing, and communication skills for reviewing and translating English literature and engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.
15) Green Building Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering (civil or other relevant fields), or related disciplines, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in sustainable building, architectural design, green building, energy and water-saving equipment, and related technologies. Have a deep understanding of international and Chinese green building policies and best practices. This expert shall have a good level of English proficiency. Having relevant experience in communicating and working with international financial institutions such as the World Bank is a plus point.
16) Wildlife Rescue and Disease Control Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in veterinary medicine, wildlife medicine, or a related field, with at least 10 years of practical experience in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and disease control. Key responsibilities include:
17) Natural education and publicity expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or above in natural education, environmental science, botany, media science, or related majors; More than 10 years of experience in natural education, science popularization, or biodiversity education; Familiar with the best practices of international nature education and the requirements of domestic biodiversity science popularization policies, participate in at least 2 ecological conservation projects for nature education or publicity work, be familiar with the operation of nature education facilities, development of publicity materials, and organization of public participation activities; This expert shall have good English writing and speaking skills.
18) Capacity Building and Training Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's or higher degree in education or engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in project capacity building and training; this expert has been responsible for capacity development and training tasks for at least 2 international financial organization loan projects, including 1 World Bank loan project; be familiar with the specific requirements for capacity building and training in World Bank projects; and this expert shall have good English writing and speaking skills. Key responsibilities include:
19) Project Assistant. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, have at least five (5) years of working experience, and be familiar with project management or administrative management. The expert shall have excellent written and oral English communication skills. Key responsibilities include:
The consultant shall prepare various work reports in accordance with the requirements of the PMO and the World Bank and submit reports to the PMO for review. Reports submitted to the World Bank through the PMO shall meet the World Bank's basic requirements regarding content and format. During the project implementation, the consultant is required to submit reports for the following consulting services to the PMO.
No. | Deliverable | Submission Time |
1 | Project Inception Report | Within 1 month after the commencement of consulting services |
2 | Project Progress Report | Semi-annual progress reports shall be submitted by the end of August and the end of February each year, respectively |
3 | Financial Statements | Semi-annual financial statements shall be submitted every six months Annual financial statements (unaudited) shall be submitted by the end of February each year and audited version shall be submitted by end of June. |
4 | Mid-term Adjustment Report | At the mid-term of the project implementation or at a time determined based on specific requirements from the PMO and the World Bank |
5 | Project Completion Report | A draft Project Completion Report shall be submitted 2 months prior to the loan closing date. The final report shall be submitted within 1 month after receiving comments |
6 | Environmental Management Progress Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
7 | Resettlement Internal Monitoring Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
8 | Social and Gender Monitoring Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
9 | DMF Monitoring | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report as well as a standalone annex by the end of August and the end of February each year. |
10 | Annual Work, Procurement, Fund Utilization, and Capacity Building Plan | Assist the PMO in compiling and consolidating the project's annual work plan, and submit it to the World Bank before December 31 |
11 | Capacity Building and Training Progress Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
12 | Various Special Topic Work Reports | Prepare special work reports irregularly according to the management requirements of the PMO |
The implementation of the consulting service is expected to commence on the date of contract signing and continue until May 31, 2031, covering the entire project implementation period.
The PMO and the IAs/PIUs will provide the following assistance to the consultant:
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WORLD BANK/IFAD PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
\n\nMINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
\n\nRural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\n1st Floor LIBSUCO Building Japan Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive),
\n\nGardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia
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LOAN #: P175263; IDA: 69000
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
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Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Development of a Digital Tracking and Management System for Agricultural Machinery and Service Centers
\n\nREOI Reference No: LR-PMU-MOA-551322-CS-QCBS
\n\nAgricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia’s farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers to increase productivity and efficiency. However, the sector faces challenges including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring, and high fuel consumption. To address these, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with World Bank support under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs).
\n\nThis assignment involves the development of a Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The system is intended to function as a management and accountability platform, integrating with the RETRAP reporting database and the National Farmer Registry to ensure traceability, transparency, and economic sustainability of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia.
\n\n2. Objectives Primary Objective: To implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
\n\nSpecific Objectives
\n\n3. Scope of Work: The Consultant will:
\n\nThe shortlisting criteria are:
\n\n(a) Core Business and Number of Years in Business: The firm must have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in software development and ICT consultancy.
\n\n(b) Technical and Managerial Organization of the Firm: Evidence of technical capacity in cloud-based solutions, secure data management, and mobile application development.
\n\n(c) Description of Similar Assignments: A minimum of seven (7) years of specialized experience in the design and deployment of fleet tracking solutions, management information systems (MIS), or similar national-level agricultural digital platforms.
\n\n(d) Experience in Similar Conditions: Demonstrated experience deploying digital systems in rural environments with limited connectivity, preferably in West Africa.
\n\n(e) Availability of Appropriate Skills among Staff (Project Manager, System Architect, Mechanization Specialist, Data Governance Expert, and GIS Analyst).
\n\nNote: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites: a) www.moa.gov.lr b) Alternatively, it can be directly requested via email from dkulah@moa.gov.lr.
\n\nThe attention of interested firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers,” Seventh Edition, September 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on unfair competitive advantage related to this assignment. The Regulations are available on the Bank’s website at www.worldbank.org/procurement. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be submitted electronically in a format that cannot be altered (PDF format is preferred) to the email address below by 1st June 2026 @ 5:00 pm local time.
\n\nNote: All expressions of interest MUST be submitted to the email address below:
\n\nGalah Toto National Project Coordinator
\n\nProject Implementation Unit (PIU),
\n\nMinistry of Agriculture Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\n2nd Floor LIBSUCO Building, Japanese Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive), Gardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231-777576980 Email: retrapbids@moa.gov.lr with a copy to Email: gtoto@moa.gov.lr
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nDesign, Development, and Implementation of the
\n\nAgricultural Mechanization Tracking System (MMTS)
\n\nStandard Operating Procedures and Operator Capacity Building Program
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Ministry of Agriculture | Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\nRepublic of Liberia
\n\nFebruary 2026
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1. Background
\n\nAgricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia's farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers and agri-enterprises to increase productivity, reduce reliance on manual labor, and improve efficiency across land preparation, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest operations. Despite its potential, mechanization in Liberia continues to face persistent challenges, including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring and supervision, high fuel consumption, poor maintenance tracking, and limited visibility of service delivery performance. These operational gaps are compounded by weak institutional capacity, resulting in fragmented oversight, inconsistent service standards, and limited accountability. Without strong governance structures, mechanization services risk becoming unreliable, unsustainable, and inaccessible to the farmers who need them most.
\n\nTo address these constraints, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with technical and financial support from the World Bank under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs). These centers will serve as centralized hubs providing modern mechanization services that enhance agricultural productivity, improve rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable farming practices. By aggregating demand and supply, AMSCs reduce costs, foster private sector participation, and ensure long-term sustainability of mechanization solutions. However, for these centers to succeed, institutional strengthening and organizational capacity building are essential to ensure that management systems, supervision frameworks, and accountability mechanisms are robust and responsive.
\n\nThe economic sustainability of each AMSC depends on a sound operational business model. This means that mechanization services must be priced to recover costs, service utilization rates must meet realistic targets, and maintenance reserves must be adequately funded. Beyond tracking equipment use, an effective management platform must help assess utilization rates against targets, calculate cost per hectare serviced, monitor fuel efficiency by equipment type and operator, measure revenue recovery against operational expenditure, and evaluate affordability for smallholder farmers. Without this economic visibility, there is a real risk that AMSCs become operational liabilities rather than sustainable service hubs. The Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) must therefore be designed not merely as an equipment register but as a management and accountability platform that improves the economic efficiency, sustainability, and transparency of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia.
\n\nThe proposed MMTS, supported by standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and a structured supervision framework, is designed to directly address these institutional weaknesses. By embedding transparency, accountability, and evidence-based management into mechanization services, the MMTS will strengthen organizational oversight and harmonize national mechanization data. Building on proven digital agriculture infrastructure, the system will integrate with the RETRAP reporting database to ensure farmer linkage, traceability, and comprehensive monitoring of mechanization services. This intervention directly contributes to RETRAP's broader objectives of increasing productivity and market access for smallholder farmers and agri-enterprises, while advancing climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness development, and workforce training. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to reduce food insecurity, promote economic transformation, and build resilience in Liberia's rural communities.
\n\n2. Purpose of the Assignment
\n\nThe purpose of this assignment is to procure a qualified firm to design, develop, and deploy a nationally scalable Mechanization Management and Tracking System, along with a comprehensive operational framework for the AMSCs. The work will proceed in clearly defined phases, with each phase subject to review and acceptance before the next phase begins. Specifically, the assignment seeks to:
\n\n3. Overall Objective
\n\nTo implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity, economic efficiency, and climate resilience. The system must be fully owned and operable by the Government of Liberia upon handover, with no dependency on proprietary vendor platforms or ongoing vendor licensing.
\n\n4. Specific Objectives
\n\n5. Value Chain Linkages
\n\nLiberia's priority agricultural value chains each have distinct mechanization needs. The MMTS must be designed to collect data that is relevant and useful for each value chain, without gathering information that has no practical application. The table below provides an indicative mapping of value chains to the mechanization services and system indicators that apply. The role of mechanization for poultry and piggery should be clarified with MoA during the inception phase, and excluded from system scope if it does not involve field mechanization relevant to the MMTS.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Value Chain \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Primary Mechanization Services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key MMTS Indicators \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Rice \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land clearing, ploughing, harrowing, transplanting, harvesting, threshing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares prepared, turnaround time per hectare, fuel per hectare, farmer satisfaction \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Cassava \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land preparation, ridging, mechanized harvesting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares serviced, implement type used, service completion rate \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Rubber \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land clearing, mechanized tapping support, transport logistics \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Equipment deployment frequency, area cleared, maintenance history \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Poultry and Piggery \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be clarified or excluded during inception \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be determined in consultation with MoA during Stage 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
6. Farmer Service Journey
\n\nThe MMTS must support and document the complete service journey from the moment a farmer requests assistance to the point of payment reconciliation and feedback collection. The system must be designed around this workflow, not as a separate afterthought. The standard service journey consists of the following steps:
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7. Scope of Work
\n\nThe assignment is organized into four implementation phases. Each phase concludes with a defined deliverable and a formal review by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The next phase will only commence upon written acceptance of the preceding phase deliverables. This phased structure is essential to manage the inherent complexity of integrating a national tracking system, to allow learning from the pilot before committing to full national rollout, and to protect the Government's investment.
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Phase 1: Design and Readiness
\n\nEstimated Duration: 10 to 14 weeks
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Stage 1: Stakeholder Consultations and Requirements Gathering (Estimated 4 weeks)
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Stage 2: System Architecture and Data Design (Estimated 6 to 10 weeks)
\n\nGiven the complexity of the required integrations, the offline functionality requirements, the multi-role user management, and the open API specifications, the architecture and data design stage requires dedicated time and must not be compressed. This stage may run concurrently with the final weeks of stakeholder consultations to avoid unnecessary delays.
\n\nPhase 2: Development, Testing, and Pilot
\n\nEstimated Duration: 5 to 7 months
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Stage 3: System Development and User Acceptance Testing (Estimated 3 to 4 months)
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Stage 4: Pilot Deployment and Learning (Estimated 2 to 3 months)
\n\nThe pilot is a learning phase. Its purpose is to test the operational model, validate data quality under field conditions, assess user adoption, and evaluate cost recovery before any commitment to national scale-up. Scale-up will not proceed unless the pilot meets clearly defined acceptance criteria.
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Phase 3: Capacity Building and Institutionalization
\n\nEstimated Duration: 2 months, overlapping with the later stages of Phase 2
\n\nStage 5: SOP Finalization and Capacity Building
\n\nStage 6: Supervision and Performance Framework (Finalized during Phase 3)
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Phase 4: National Scale-Up and Sustainability
\n\nEstimated Duration: Concurrent with Phase 3 planning; rollout commences only after formal PIU acceptance of the Pilot Learning Report
\n\nStage 7: National Rollout Planning and Execution
\n\n8. Indicator Framework
\n\nTo support meaningful performance monitoring and avoid data overload, MMTS indicators are organized into four levels. Activity and output indicators inform operational management. Efficiency and outcome indicators inform strategic decision-making and program evaluation. The system must generate reports at each level for different user roles.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Indicator Level \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Examples \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Activity \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Number of machines registered, number of operators trained and certified, number of service requests received, number of farmer confirmations sent \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Output \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares serviced per AMSC per month, number of farmers served, number of services completed by private providers, percentage of requests fulfilled within scheduled timeframe \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Efficiency \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cost per hectare serviced, fuel consumed per hectare by equipment type, revenue recovery rate as a percentage of operational cost, equipment utilization rate against target \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Outcome \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Reduction in average land preparation time compared to baseline, increase in cultivated area in target zones, farmer satisfaction score, percentage of smallholder farmers with access to mechanization services within a defined distance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
9. Technology, Intellectual Property, and Data Governance Requirements
\n\n9.1 Technology Neutrality and Government Transferability
\n\nThe MMTS must be built on open-source or vendor-neutral foundations. The use of proprietary frameworks that create ongoing licensing obligations, restrict government access to the source code, or prevent independent operation and maintenance is not permitted. Specifically:
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9.2 Intellectual Property
\n\nAll digital assets developed under this contract are the sole property of the Government of Liberia, represented by MoA and RETRAP, from the moment of their creation. This includes but is not limited to source code, databases, application interfaces, training materials, SOPs, design documents, and any other outputs produced during the performance of this contract. The Consultant retains no ownership rights over any deliverable. Any pre-existing intellectual property incorporated into the system must be disclosed at contract inception, and its use must not impose restrictions on government ownership or operation of the system.
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9.3 Data Protection and Privacy
\n\nThe MMTS will hold personal data including farmer identity records, GPS location data, transaction history, and operator information. The Consultant must submit a Data Protection Compliance Plan as part of the inception report. This plan must cover:
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9.4 Agricultural Data Governance
\n\nAll farmer data, service data, equipment data, and operational data generated or held within the MMTS is the property of MoA and RETRAP. The Consultant may not use, analyze, monetize, share, or retain any data generated under this contract for any purpose beyond the performance of the contract itself. The system must support data portability, allowing MoA and RETRAP to export all data in open formats including at minimum CSV and JSON. Data classification and governance arrangements must be documented and agreed with MoA as part of the system design stage.
\n\n9.5 Hosting Environment
\n\nThe Consultant must propose a hosting arrangement that supports long-term government ownership. A dedicated subdomain under the Ministry's official web domain, such as mmts.moa.gov.lr or an equivalent, is the preferred arrangement. The Consultant will be responsible for initial setup of the hosting environment. Long-term hosting costs and infrastructure management will be the responsibility of the Government of Liberia after handover. The Consultant must document all hosting configuration details and transfer them to MoA technical staff as part of the handover package.
\n\n10. Duration of the Assignment
\n\nThe estimated duration of the full assignment is 14 to 16 months from contract signing, depending on the complexity of the registry integration findings and the pace of stakeholder consultations. A more compressed timeline carries significant risk given the scope of integration requirements, the offline functionality demands, the registry readiness uncertainties, and the learning objectives of the pilot. The Consultant will present a detailed implementation plan in the Inception Report, which must be approved by the PIU before work begins.
\n\nThe indicative phasing is as follows:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative Duration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 1: Design and Readiness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 1 and 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 to 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 2: Development, Testing, and Pilot \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 3 and 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 to 7 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 3: Capacity Building and Institutionalization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 5 and 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 months (overlapping with Phase 2) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 4: National Scale-Up and Sustainability \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stage 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Commences after Pilot Learning Report acceptance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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11. Firm Qualification Requirements, Required Expertise, and Key Staff Skills
\n\nThe firm must demonstrate strong expertise in both general ICT services and specialized agricultural digital systems. It should have at least ten years of proven experience in software development, ICT consultancy, or digital transformation projects, reflecting its capacity to design and deliver complex technology solutions across diverse sectors. In addition, the firm must possess a minimum of seven years of specialized experience in digital technologies, particularly in the design and deployment of management information systems, fleet tracking solutions, or similar national-level agricultural platforms. This combination of broad ICT experience and focused agricultural digital expertise ensures that the selected firm is well positioned to develop and operationalize a robust MMTS tailored to Liberia's national mechanization needs.
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11.2 Key Staff Skills Required
\n\nThe personnel fielded by the selected firm must meet the following standards. Their roles, academic qualifications, and minimum experience are outlined below:
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| \n\t\t\t Project Manager and Team Leader \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Master's in Agricultural Engineering, ICT for Development, or Project Management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 or more years in agri-digital projects, mechanization service delivery, and institutional strengthening, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Overall project coordination, strategic guidance, stakeholder consultations, system design validation, quality assurance, and reporting to RETRAP and MoA. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t System Architect and ICT Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 or more years in national-level agri-digital platforms, API integration, GPS-enabled mobile modules, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Design, develop, and deploy the MMTS; ensure robust integration with RETRAP database and MoA systems; manage technical infrastructure and open-source framework compliance. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Mechanization Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 or more years in tractor operations, implements calibration, post-harvest machinery, and mechanization services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Develop equipment registry, operational workflows, maintenance protocols, and lifecycle management; provide technical input for system functionality related to mechanization. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Training and Capacity Building Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's in Education, Agricultural Extension, or HR Development \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 or more years in operator training, Train the Trainer programs, and SOP documentation, preferably in rural agricultural settings. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Develop comprehensive training materials, user manuals, and job aids; deliver training programs; certify operators and supervisors; establish Train the Trainer program; and coordinate Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Data Governance and Monitoring Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or Public Administration with ICT specialization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 or more years in data governance, digital identity verification, dashboard development, data analytics, and data privacy regulations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Configure dashboards and reporting tools; establish the supervision framework; ensure data quality, compliance, and risk monitoring; develop data classification and usage guidelines. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t GIS and Spatial Analyst \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Geospatial Science, Agriculture, or Environmental Studies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 or more years in GIS-enabled agricultural platforms, spatial analytics, farm mapping, remote sensing, and spatial database management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lead geospatial mapping of farms and service zones; integrate climate-smart agriculture indicators; provide spatial data analysis for service coverage and impact reporting. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report with Registry Readiness Assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Refined work plan, system design specifications, architecture overview, Registry Readiness Assessment with go-or-no-go decision, Data Protection Compliance Plan, and device procurement clarification. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approved System Architecture and Data Design \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Full architecture documentation, data models, hosting plan, API specifications, security design, and governance protocols, accepted in writing by the PIU before development begins. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t MMTS Developed and UAT-Certified \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully functional system including all modules, dashboards, mobile field tools, farmer confirmation SMS mechanism, and staging environment. Accompanied by UAT manual, test results, and written PIU sign-off. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pilot Deployment and Learning Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Live system operation in up to five AMSCs, with structured feedback, performance data, and a Pilot Learning Report containing a go-or-no-go recommendation for scale-up. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t SOP Manual \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Finalized, validated, and user-friendly manual for all mechanization center operations, refined based on pilot learning. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Supervision and Performance Management Framework \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully configured dashboards, supervisory reporting tools, risk and exception monitoring, and a documented governance mechanism for ongoing system management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Operations manual, system administrator guide, troubleshooting guide, Train the Trainer session records, certified staff list by category, and post-handover support schedule. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t National Rollout Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Strategic plan for expanding MMTS to all target AMSCs, including infrastructure, human resource, and financing requirements. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Service Level Agreement \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Agreed SLA covering a minimum 12-month post-handover support period with differentiated response commitments for critical and non-critical issues. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Implementation and Performance Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Comprehensive report on project execution, system performance, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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14. Payment Schedule
\n\nThe payment structure has been streamlined to four clearly defined milestones, each linked to specific deliverables and subject to formal PIU acceptance. Acceptance criteria for each milestone will be documented in the contract and agreed before signing. The following schedule applies:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Milestone \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable Basis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 1: Inception and Architecture \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the Inception Report including the Registry Readiness Assessment and the approved System Architecture and Data Design. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 2: System Development and UAT \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t PIU written sign-off on UAT completion and system readiness for live pilot deployment. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 3: Pilot Completion, Capacity Building, and SOP \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the Pilot Learning Report, SOP Manual, Training Completion Report, and Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 4: National Rollout and Final Handover \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the National Rollout Plan, National Scale-Up execution, Final Implementation Report, Service Level Agreement, and full transfer of all source code and documentation to MoA and RETRAP. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Payments will only be made upon formal written acceptance of the relevant milestone deliverables by the PIU. The PIU will review and respond to submitted deliverables within 15 working days of receipt. Where deliverables do not meet agreed acceptance criteria, the Consultant will be given a defined period to revise and resubmit before payment is released.
\n\n15. Submission Requirements
\n\nInterested firms are invited to submit detailed information demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience to deliver the required services. Submissions should include evidence of the firm's track record, technical expertise, equipment inventory, and understanding of the assignment, along with the proposed methodology and curriculum vitae of key staff to be engaged. Firms must also provide proof of demonstrable experience in developing monitoring and management systems that enhance equipment utilization, performance tracking, and service delivery to farmers through mechanization.
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The assignment will be procured using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations. Only firms meeting the minimum criteria outlined in Section 11 will be considered for evaluation.
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For further information, interested firms may contact:
\n\nMr. Galah Toto
\n\nNational Program Coordinator
\n\nTel: +231777576980/+231886576980
\n\nEmail: gtoto@moa.gov.lr
\n\nMinistry of Agriculture, Republic of Liberia
\n\nRural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) Coordination Unit
\n\nMonrovia, Liberia
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| \n\t\t\t Location of Post: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monrovia, Liberia \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Contract Duration: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 months \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.
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WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place.
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WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.
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Environmental and social risks
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The Project will be prepared and implemented under the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESF) of the WB and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is Substantial.
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There are ten Environment and Social Standards (ESS) under the ESF, and the following standards are considered relevant (but not limited to) for this project:
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The proposed environmental risk classification is Substantial. The project is expected to have positive environmental impacts by restoring coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves, to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding, including restoration of abandoned rice paddies and the water system. However, there are also key environmental concerns identified at this stage, including: (i) effects on water quality; (ii) risks associated with the disturbance of marine and other coastal ecosystem biodiversity during construction and operation; (iii) construction waste disposal and e-waste management; (iv) worker occupational health and safety (OHS); (v) air and noise pollution nuisances; (vi) water pollution; and (vii) high energy consumption.
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The interventions will take place in fragile coastal areas, including mangroves that provide vital ecosystem services, and poorly designed or implemented activities could exacerbate erosion downstream. Furthermore, health and safety of workers and communities must be carefully managed. Potential OHS hazards associated with the construction of physical infrastructure include exposure to harmful dusts and fumes, loud noise, manual handling injuries, and stress or fatigue. Nonetheless, most of the anticipated environmental risks are expected to be site-specific, temporary, and manageable through adherence to good construction practices, energy optimization, and sustainable sourcing. The Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) and accompanying environmental management instruments will detail the mitigation measures required.
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The proposed social risk classification is Moderate. The project is expected to generate significant benefits for digital and social inclusion by expanding cross-border connectivity, data flows, and access to online services in participating countries. While these benefits are substantial, Component 1 activities may give rise to some social impacts, including: (i) disruption of economic activities and livelihoods due to land acquisition; (ii) impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen caused by the laying of submarine cables; (iii) loss of access to fishing grounds due to construction of the landing station; (iv) impacts on people’s livelihoods along the fisheries value chain; (v) labor and working conditions; and (vi) community health and safety concerns.
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The presence of migrant workers introduces additional risks such as labor-related grievances and the potential for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEA/SH). Although the digitalization goals are expected to improve productivity and efficiency, limited stakeholder awareness may result in initial resistance. Risks such as social exclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., people with disabilities, landless persons, youth, and elders), potential child labor, SEA/SH, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods will need to be actively managed.
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In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Management Specialist to join the PIU.
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The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU in the effective implementation of environmental risk management measures under the project, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and national environmental regulations. The Environmental Consultant will provide technical guidance on the preparation, review, updating, and monitoring of ESF instruments, coordinate with key stakeholders, support training and capacity building efforts, and ensure environmental compliance throughout the project life cycle. The consultant will also work closely with the Social Development and M&E Specialists to ensure integrated and consistent monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be tasked with but not limited to deliver on the following mandate:
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In particular, the Environmental Management Specialist will be responsible for the following:
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Project preparation, Technical Guidance and Coordination
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Environmental and Social Management Procedures
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be appointed for a period of one (1) year, renewable based on good performance.
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By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party.
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\n\n\t\t\t The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t Environmental and social risks \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The Project will be prepared and implemented under the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESF) of the WB and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is Substantial. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t There are ten Environment and Social Standards (ESS) under the ESF, and the following standards are considered relevant (but not limited to) for this project: \n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t The proposed environmental risk classification is Substantial. The project is expected to have positive environmental impacts by restoring coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves, to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding, including restoration of abandoned rice paddies and the water system. However, there are also key environmental concerns identified at this stage, including: (i) effects on water quality; (ii) risks associated with the disturbance of marine and other coastal ecosystem biodiversity during construction and operation; (iii) construction waste disposal and e-waste management; (iv) worker occupational health and safety (OHS); (v) air and noise pollution nuisances; (vi) water pollution; and (vii) high energy consumption. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The interventions will take place in fragile coastal areas, including mangroves that provide vital ecosystem services, and poorly designed or implemented activities could exacerbate erosion downstream. Furthermore, health and safety of workers and communities must be carefully managed. Potential OHS hazards associated with the construction of physical infrastructure include exposure to harmful dusts and fumes, loud noise, manual handling injuries, and stress or fatigue. Nonetheless, most of the anticipated environmental risks are expected to be site-specific, temporary, and manageable through adherence to good construction practices, energy optimization, and sustainable sourcing. The Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) and accompanying environmental management instruments will detail the mitigation measures required. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The proposed social risk classification is Moderate. The project is expected to generate significant benefits for digital and social inclusion by expanding cross-border connectivity, data flows, and access to online services in participating countries. While these benefits are substantial, Component 1 activities may give rise to some social impacts, including: (i) disruption of economic activities and livelihoods due to land acquisition; (ii) impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen caused by the laying of submarine cables; (iii) loss of access to fishing grounds due to construction of the landing station; (iv) impacts on people’s livelihoods along the fisheries value chain; (v) labor and working conditions; and (vi) community health and safety concerns. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The presence of migrant workers introduces additional risks such as labor-related grievances and the potential for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEA/SH). Although the digitalization goals are expected to improve productivity and efficiency, limited stakeholder awareness may result in initial resistance. Risks such as social exclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., people with disabilities, landless persons, youth, and elders), potential child labor, SEA/SH, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods will need to be actively managed. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Social Development Specialist to join the PIU. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU with the implementation and monitoring of social development and risk mitigation measures under the project, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and national regulations. The Social Development Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the preparation, quality assurance, and compliance of social risk management instruments; overseeing stakeholder engagement and grievance redress mechanisms; supporting the implementation of inclusive community subprojects; and conducting regular monitoring and reporting to strengthen social inclusion and sustainability across the project lifecycle. The Social Development Specialist will report to the PIU Coordinator and will work closely with the Environment Management Specialist, Gender Specialist and Communication Specialist in the PIU. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Republic of Liberia \n\n\t\t\tMinistry of Posts and Telecommunications \n\n\t\t\tWestern African Regional Digital Integration Project – Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.
\n\nWARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.
\n\n· Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market.
\n\n· Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure.
\n\n· Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM.
\n\n· Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation.
\n\n· Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints.
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In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) intends to set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this fund and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Safeguard Specialist for the PIU.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultant is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017 and August 2018. Setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations
\n\nExpressions of interest which must bear the title Environmental Safeguard Specialist must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) by 4:00pm GMT beginning August 11, to 28, 2025.
\n\nPlease check the Ministry Website at www.mopt.gov.lr and also as an Annex-A below to this request for expression of interest (reoi) for the Terms of Reference (ToR) and more details for the position.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, local time through patrickpayetee9@gmail.com or 0778723535/0886642510.
\n\nAddress – For Submission of Expressions of Interest:
\n\nHon. Sekou M. Kromah
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\n\nMinistry of Posts and Telecommunications,
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Attention: Patrick Payetee/Interim Project Procurement Specialist (patrickpayetee9@gmail.com)
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The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.
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WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place.
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WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.
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Environmental and social risks
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The Project will be prepared and implemented under the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESF) of the WB and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is Substantial.
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There are ten Environment and Social Standards (ESS) under the ESF, and the following standards are considered relevant (but not limited to) for this project:
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The proposed environmental risk classification is Substantial. The project is expected to have positive environmental impacts by restoring coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves, to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding, including restoration of abandoned rice paddies and the water system. However, there are also key environmental concerns identified at this stage, including: (i) effects on water quality; (ii) risks associated with the disturbance of marine and other coastal ecosystem biodiversity during construction and operation; (iii) construction waste disposal and e-waste management; (iv) worker occupational health and safety (OHS); (v) air and noise pollution nuisances; (vi) water pollution; and (vii) high energy consumption.
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The interventions will take place in fragile coastal areas, including mangroves that provide vital ecosystem services, and poorly designed or implemented activities could exacerbate erosion downstream. Furthermore, health and safety of workers and communities must be carefully managed. Potential OHS hazards associated with the construction of physical infrastructure include exposure to harmful dusts and fumes, loud noise, manual handling injuries, and stress or fatigue. Nonetheless, most of the anticipated environmental risks are expected to be site-specific, temporary, and manageable through adherence to good construction practices, energy optimization, and sustainable sourcing. The Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) and accompanying environmental management instruments will detail the mitigation measures required.
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The proposed social risk classification is Moderate. The project is expected to generate significant benefits for digital and social inclusion by expanding cross-border connectivity, data flows, and access to online services in participating countries. While these benefits are substantial, Component 1 activities may give rise to some social impacts, including: (i) disruption of economic activities and livelihoods due to land acquisition; (ii) impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen caused by the laying of submarine cables; (iii) loss of access to fishing grounds due to construction of the landing station; (iv) impacts on people’s livelihoods along the fisheries value chain; (v) labor and working conditions; and (vi) community health and safety concerns.
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The presence of migrant workers introduces additional risks such as labor-related grievances and the potential for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEA/SH). Although the digitalization goals are expected to improve productivity and efficiency, limited stakeholder awareness may result in initial resistance. Risks such as social exclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., people with disabilities, landless persons, youth, and elders), potential child labor, SEA/SH, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods will need to be actively managed.
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In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Management Specialist to join the PIU.
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The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU in the effective implementation of environmental risk management measures under the project, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and national environmental regulations. The Environmental Consultant will provide technical guidance on the preparation, review, updating, and monitoring of ESF instruments, coordinate with key stakeholders, support training and capacity building efforts, and ensure environmental compliance throughout the project life cycle. The consultant will also work closely with the Social Development and M&E Specialists to ensure integrated and consistent monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be tasked with but not limited to deliver on the following mandate:
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In particular, the Environmental Management Specialist will be responsible for the following:
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be appointed for a period of one (1) year, renewable based on good performance.
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By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party.
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\n\nCONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Name of Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include the end-to-end improvement and digital transformation of six (6) priority public services within selected sectors/clusters. The assignment utilizes an agile methodology (MVP, alpha, and beta stages) to diagnose "As-Is" processes, redesign "To-Be" workflows, classify data according to the National Data Classification Policy, and integrate electronic signature use cases. The Consultant will configure these services on Lebanon’s National Portal, a low-code automation platform, and provide capacity building for civil servants. The estimated implementation period is five (5) months from the contract commencement date.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
\n\nOMSAR now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nThe best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria:
\n\nMandatory Minimum Requirements:
\n\nDesirable Requirements (Technical and Managerial Capability):
\n\n(Note: The qualifications and experience of Key Experts shall not be evaluated at this shortlisting stage).
\n\nTo ensure a complete submission, the Expression of Interest (EOI) must include the following minimum documentation:
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB 28 April, 2026.
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Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
\n\nTechnical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
\n\nAttn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
\n\nAddress: STARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor, Room 505a
\n\nOmar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector
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\n\nTel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nPREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
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\n\nLebanon’s public administration has remained largely unchanged for decades, operating with outdated structures, fragmented mandates, widespread vacancies, and weak digital and human capital systems. Combined with paper-based processes, siloed information systems, and manual approval workflows, these constraints have resulted in inefficient service delivery, duplication of roles, limited transparency, and a growing gap between government capabilities and citizen expectations.
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In response, the Government of Lebanon, with support from the World Bank, as part of the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP), is undertaking a strategic investment aimed at modernizing public administration and strengthening the core digital enablers required for trusted digital service delivery. To support project readiness, the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR). The GFPP grant is implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
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In parallel, OMSAR, under direct government sponsorship, has launched “Reinventing Government 2030” a whole of government reform effort that aims to restructure the public sector into a coherent, citizen centric, mission driven public administration.
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The reform is structured in phases progressively building toward implementation. It began with the Stakeholders’ Aspirations phase, which defined a forward-looking vision for Lebanon’s public administration and establishing guiding design principles. This phase has been completed. It is followed by the development of a Blueprint for Public Sector Reform, encompassing baseline assessments and benchmarking of current institutions and services, and the piloting of the proposed model across selected ministries. The final phase focus is on implementation, including the re-engineering and digitization of priority public services, supported by the necessary legal and regulatory changes.
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To support service transformation under this agenda, OMSAR is advancing key digital foundations as part of the LDAP. These efforts will be undertaken by OMSAR and OMSTAI within their mandates and technical expertise and in coordination with relevant stakeholders, ensuring consistency with national digital transformation, national digital trust, data governance, and interoperability frameworks. This includes the development of a National Data Classification Policy, as well as targeted support to the electronic signature framework under the existing legal system. In particular, OMSAR will work closely with the Lebanese Accreditation Council (COLIBAC) to support the definition of practical requirements and baseline criteria for electronic signature accreditation and use.
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The activities are intended to be implemented in parallel and informed by practical application in real service contexts. Within this framework, e-services constitute the operational layer through which institutional reform and key digital enablers are translated into tangible improvements in service delivery.
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As part of the preparatory work, an initial service prioritization exercise across several ministries has been carried out to identify potential candidate services for the assignment. Indicative examples of such services, and which are non-exhaustive and non-binding, and are subject to further validation, include digital diploma attestation, trader registration and clearance services, tourism licensing digitization, payment of fees for investment and right-of-way services, and selected municipal and sectoral permits.
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The redesign and digitization of selected priority public services will enable the practical piloting of data classification and the integration of one or more electronic signature use cases within end-to-end government workflows.
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This initiative will create a controlled environment to apply data classification rules and electronic signature mechanisms in practice, generate actionable lessons, and support future scale-up under the full LDAP through a phased and realistic expansion of digital public services in Lebanon.
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to establish an evidence-based, end-to-end improvement of priority public services within selected sector(s)/cluster(s). This will be achieved through an agile approach, utilizing MVP (Minimum Viable Product), alpha, and beta stages. This requires various iterations in diagnosing current service processes and organizational arrangements, redesigning workflows to remove pain points and operational bottlenecks, digitizing service-delivery practices, applying data classification requirements and operationalizing one or more electronic signature use cases within real government workflows to ensure consistent execution.
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The assignment will demonstrate a full transformation cycle, that will inform future scaling, covering process re-engineering, technology enablement and civil servants’ operational readiness, and will generate validated lessons to inform future scaling across other services and sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to provide concrete execution that will strengthen public trust and citizen experience, streamline government operations, enhance transparency, and promote more efficient and accountable use of public resources.
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\n\nNote: Integration shall rely on existing systems and available APIs. The Consultant will be responsible for integrating services with the National Portal using existing APIs and interfaces where available. The development of new APIs is not required under this assignment.
\n\nThe National Portal is a low-code platform that supports workflow automation. It allows the creation of reusable libraries and modular service components that can be configured and reconfigured across different services, supporting integration and the transition from paper-based procedures to structured and traceable digital processes.
\n\nThe Consultant will implement the redesign and digitally transform 6 priority services. These services will be selected through a collaborative process where the Consultant proposes a list of 10-12 proposed services, which are then shortlisted and approved to arrive at the final 6. As part of the assignment, data associated with the selected services will be collected, analyzed, and classified in line with the proposed National Data Classification Policy, and one or more electronic signature use cases will be operationalized within selected service workflows, in accordance with the applicable legal and institutional framework. For each service, the scope of work includes:
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The complexity layer defined in the table below assesses the level of effort, coordination, legal change, and technical integration required to redesign and digitize the initial pool of 10–12 proposed services, from which the final list of six services will be selected.
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| \n\t\t\t High \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Requires significant cross-entity coordination and/or end-to-end workflow redesign; multiple approval points; complex integrations (e.g., interoperability/API dependencies), high institutional and legislative change load, and/or heightened data/sensitivity considerations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At most 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Medium \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Moderate redesign and coordination requirements; limited number of entities; some integration needs; manageable procedural/legal constraints; moderate change load for staff and operations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Low \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contained workflow and limited stakeholders; minimal integration; simpler procedural/legal footprint; low change load; can be digitized with relatively standard patterns. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The prioritization and selection of services will be guided by a set of criteria aligned with the LDAP design and objectives. These include: (i) expected number of users or beneficiaries and the potential to improve citizen experience at scale; (ii) magnitude of the anticipated developmental impact, including improvements in transparency, efficiency, and service delivery outcomes; (iii) potential to benefit vulnerable groups, including low-income, conflict-affected, and climate-vulnerable populations, as well as women and girls; (iv) readiness for digitization, taking into account existing technological, institutional, and legal conditions; (v) sustainability and the potential for scaling beyond the pilot phase; (vi) feasibility of achieving end-to-end digitalization; and (vii) the ability to leverage existing / future national digital foundations and enablers, such as digital identity, data sharing frameworks, and data governance systems.
\n\nThis assignment will operationalize the transformation agenda by translating previously developed frameworks into practical, service-level improvements. It will provide the evidence, design solutions, and implementation of insights required to validate the Target Operating Model and demonstrate how re-engineered, digitally enabled services supported by data classification and electronic signature use cases can be delivered in practice and scaled across government.
\n\nBuilding on the frameworks, interaction models, and sector analyses developed under earlier deliverables, the selected firm will lead the end-to-end implementation of priority services within the selected sector(s)/cluster(s). The assignment follows a structured, outcome-oriented approach covering service assessment, workflow redesign, data classification, digitization, and the operationalization of electronic signature use cases, as detailed below.
\n\nDeliverable D1: Inception Report and Agile Roadmap.
\n\nPrepare and submit an inception report as a deliverable, that shall include:
\n\nDeliverable D2: Initial Data Collection and Preliminary Consultations to Inform the Subsequent Phases, Including the Shortlisting of Services.
\n\nPresent a summary on the initial data collection exercise and consultations:
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Deliverables D3-D5(three sprint waves): Agile End-to-End Service Transformation, Deployment, Monitoring and Capacity Building.
\n\nThe Consultant shall implement the assignment using a structured agile, sprint-based approach, progressing services iteratively from discovery to working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery and validation. Services shall be advanced in pairs (two services per sprint wave) and be configured and deployed through the National Portal. Each sprint wave shall follow a defined cycle of discovery, co-design, build, test, user validation, and retrospective review.
\n\nProgression to subsequent sprint waves shall be contingent upon formal validation of the MVPs of the preceding wave and completion of sprint retrospectives capturing lessons learned, reusable components, and required adjustments.
\n\nAs stated above, the digitalization of services under will be implemented through the National low-code platform that enables workflow automation and service configuration with minimal need for custom software development. Under this approach, the Consultant will design and configure service workflows, data structures, business rules, and integration points within the platform, with minimal development of custom code. These configurations are executed by the platform to deliver fully functional digital services. The Consultant will therefore focus on preparing structured workflows, functional specifications, and integration logic that can be deployed on the platform, ensuring that services are delivered in a standardized, secure, and user-accessible format. The platform supports the use of reusable components, libraries, and modular building blocks, which can be configured and adapted across multiple services to improve efficiency and scalability.
\n\nThe Consultant will hence be able to leverage the platform’s flexibilities, continuously improving across waves through by reusing configurable libraries, workflow blocks, and integration components developed on the National Portal.
\n\nActivities under this deliverable shall include:
\n\nThroughout D3–D5, the Consultant shall apply core agile principles, including time-boxed sprints, continuous stakeholder engagement, rapid feedback loops, and formal sprint retrospectives to ensure adaptive delivery, risk reduction, and scalable reuse across services. To initiate the release of payments associated with these deliverables, the Consultant must provide documented evidence of satisfactory delivery. This shall include a Certificate of Delivery of Services issued by the Consultant, and submitted to the Grant Coordinator, and subsequently validated and approved by the TC.
\n\nDeliverable D6: Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations (Final Report).
\n\nCapture and document lessons learned from the implementation and recommendations to inform the scale-up of service redesign and digitization to additional clusters/sectors. This deliverable will include:
\n\nA Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of this engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, and the involved ministries as applicable, the TC serve as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the firm’s progress and ensuring alignment with beneficiary requirements and national digital transformation goals.
\n\nFor the purpose of this assignment, the TC is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. Approval of each milestone deliverable by TC is a mandatory prerequisite for the release of corresponding payments. The Consulting firm shall provide regular updates and shall submit required Deliverables and reports through the Grant Coordinator to the TC, in addition to official invoice for payment upon the TC formal written acceptance of each deliverable.
\n\nThe assignment will be completed over a total period of 5 months from the contract commencement date. The contract commencement date is defined as the date of formal written notification issued by OMSAR to the Consultant to start the work, following the successful completion of the Project Kickoff meeting.
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The consultant must submit all deliverables in English and in Arabic in a format to be agreed upon with TC. The provisional timetable is as follows:
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| \n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description & Key Components \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timeline (Cumulative) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approvals Required \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Terms (% of Contract Total Value) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1 Inception Report and Agile Roadmap \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Validated scope for services, detailed workplan, and agile sprint structure \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2 Summary Report on the initial data collection exercise and consultations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Initial data collection exercise, consultations, and confirmation of the initial list of 10-12 candidate services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D3 First sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D4 Second sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Week 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D5 Third sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 19 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D6 Final Report & Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Analysis of results, lessons learned, and future scale-up recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 21 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
7.1 General Payment Conditions
\n\n7.2 The TC Approval Gate
\n\nThe Technical Committee (TC) serves as the sole authority for the acceptance of services. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
\n\n7.3 Invoicing Requirements
\n\nTo initiate a payment, the Consultant must submit to the Grant Coordinator an administrative package containing:
\n\nAttendance Sheets: Signed logs of training participants must be attached as proof of capacity building.
\n\n7.4 Delays and Escalations
\n\nPayments will be processed within the timeframe specified in the contract conditions following the formal receipt of a "complete" invoice package.
\n\nThe total duration of the assignment is 5 months from the date of contract signature.
\n\nThe distribution of Level of Effort for all proposed Key Experts should be detailed in the bidder’s technical and financial proposals.
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate a proven track record by submitting reference details for at least two (2) similar contracts successfully completed within the last seven (7) years. A "similar contract" is defined as follows:
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate in its profile that it possesses in-house expertise or established partnerships in:
\n\nThe consultant's team shall be composed of qualified experts with proven experience. The bidder must propose, at a minimum, the following Key Expert positions:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Business Analyst Expert
\n\nKey Expert 3: Developer/Digital Transformation Architect
\n\nBidders may propose additional non-key experts as they see fit to successfully deliver the scope of work.
\n\nRequired Qualifications
\n\nAll experts must be fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken). The minimum required qualifications for the Key Experts are as follows:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Senior Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Expert
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Key Expert 3: Senior Digital Solution Architect
\n\nThe Consultant’s reporting obligations are divided into two distinct categories: Contractual Deliverables and Administrative Progress Reports.
\n\n11.1 Contractual Deliverables (Payment Milestones)
\n\nThese outputs are directly linked to the payment schedule defined in the Deliverables Table (Section 6). Payments will only be released upon formal written acceptance of these specific documents by the TC.
\n\n11.2 Administrative Progress Reporting (Monitoring Only)
\n\nThese reports are for performance monitoring and coordination purposes.
\n\n11.3 Enforcement of Reporting Compliance
\n\nTimely submission of Administrative Progress Reports (as defined in Section 11.2) is a material obligation of the Consultant and considered an integral part of the deliverables and related acceptance.
\n\nTo facilitate the successful execution of the assignment, OMSAR and OMSTAI shall provide the following:
\n\nThe Firm shall integrate environmental and social principles consistent with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) throughout the redesign and development of e-services. All work must ensure:
\n\nThese considerations should be reflected in service workflows, user experience recommendations, prototypes, and final technical outputs.
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
\n\nCONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Name of Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TF0C8895 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Assignment Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t E-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Procurement Plan Ref Number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t LB-OMSAR-537752-CS-CQS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Country of Delivery \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lebanon \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include the end-to-end improvement and digital transformation of six (6) priority public services within selected sectors/clusters. The assignment utilizes an agile methodology (MVP, alpha, and beta stages) to diagnose "As-Is" processes, redesign "To-Be" workflows, classify data according to the National Data Classification Policy, and integrate electronic signature use cases. The Consultant will configure these services on Lebanon’s National Portal, a low-code automation platform, and provide capacity building for civil servants. The estimated implementation period is five (5) months from the contract commencement date.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
\n\nOMSAR now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nThe best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria:
\n\nMandatory Minimum Requirements:
\n\nDesirable Requirements (Technical and Managerial Capability):
\n\n(Note: The qualifications and experience of Key Experts shall not be evaluated at this shortlisting stage).
\n\nTo ensure a complete submission, the Expression of Interest (EOI) must include the following minimum documentation:
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB 28 April, 2026.
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Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
\n\nTechnical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
\n\nAttn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
\n\nAddress: STARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor, Room 505a
\n\nOmar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector
\n\nBeirut, Lebanon
\n\nTel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
\n\nE-mail: mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb
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Attachment: Terms of Reference (TOR)
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nPREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\nLebanon’s public administration has remained largely unchanged for decades, operating with outdated structures, fragmented mandates, widespread vacancies, and weak digital and human capital systems. Combined with paper-based processes, siloed information systems, and manual approval workflows, these constraints have resulted in inefficient service delivery, duplication of roles, limited transparency, and a growing gap between government capabilities and citizen expectations.
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In response, the Government of Lebanon, with support from the World Bank, as part of the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP), is undertaking a strategic investment aimed at modernizing public administration and strengthening the core digital enablers required for trusted digital service delivery. To support project readiness, the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR). The GFPP grant is implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
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In parallel, OMSAR, under direct government sponsorship, has launched “Reinventing Government 2030” a whole of government reform effort that aims to restructure the public sector into a coherent, citizen centric, mission driven public administration.
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The reform is structured in phases progressively building toward implementation. It began with the Stakeholders’ Aspirations phase, which defined a forward-looking vision for Lebanon’s public administration and establishing guiding design principles. This phase has been completed. It is followed by the development of a Blueprint for Public Sector Reform, encompassing baseline assessments and benchmarking of current institutions and services, and the piloting of the proposed model across selected ministries. The final phase focus is on implementation, including the re-engineering and digitization of priority public services, supported by the necessary legal and regulatory changes.
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To support service transformation under this agenda, OMSAR is advancing key digital foundations as part of the LDAP. These efforts will be undertaken by OMSAR and OMSTAI within their mandates and technical expertise and in coordination with relevant stakeholders, ensuring consistency with national digital transformation, national digital trust, data governance, and interoperability frameworks. This includes the development of a National Data Classification Policy, as well as targeted support to the electronic signature framework under the existing legal system. In particular, OMSAR will work closely with the Lebanese Accreditation Council (COLIBAC) to support the definition of practical requirements and baseline criteria for electronic signature accreditation and use.
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The activities are intended to be implemented in parallel and informed by practical application in real service contexts. Within this framework, e-services constitute the operational layer through which institutional reform and key digital enablers are translated into tangible improvements in service delivery.
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As part of the preparatory work, an initial service prioritization exercise across several ministries has been carried out to identify potential candidate services for the assignment. Indicative examples of such services, and which are non-exhaustive and non-binding, and are subject to further validation, include digital diploma attestation, trader registration and clearance services, tourism licensing digitization, payment of fees for investment and right-of-way services, and selected municipal and sectoral permits.
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The redesign and digitization of selected priority public services will enable the practical piloting of data classification and the integration of one or more electronic signature use cases within end-to-end government workflows.
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This initiative will create a controlled environment to apply data classification rules and electronic signature mechanisms in practice, generate actionable lessons, and support future scale-up under the full LDAP through a phased and realistic expansion of digital public services in Lebanon.
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to establish an evidence-based, end-to-end improvement of priority public services within selected sector(s)/cluster(s). This will be achieved through an agile approach, utilizing MVP (Minimum Viable Product), alpha, and beta stages. This requires various iterations in diagnosing current service processes and organizational arrangements, redesigning workflows to remove pain points and operational bottlenecks, digitizing service-delivery practices, applying data classification requirements and operationalizing one or more electronic signature use cases within real government workflows to ensure consistent execution.
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The assignment will demonstrate a full transformation cycle, that will inform future scaling, covering process re-engineering, technology enablement and civil servants’ operational readiness, and will generate validated lessons to inform future scaling across other services and sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to provide concrete execution that will strengthen public trust and citizen experience, streamline government operations, enhance transparency, and promote more efficient and accountable use of public resources.
\n\nThis will be achieved by:
\n\nNote: Integration shall rely on existing systems and available APIs. The Consultant will be responsible for integrating services with the National Portal using existing APIs and interfaces where available. The development of new APIs is not required under this assignment.
\n\nThe National Portal is a low-code platform that supports workflow automation. It allows the creation of reusable libraries and modular service components that can be configured and reconfigured across different services, supporting integration and the transition from paper-based procedures to structured and traceable digital processes.
\n\nThe Consultant will implement the redesign and digitally transform 6 priority services. These services will be selected through a collaborative process where the Consultant proposes a list of 10-12 proposed services, which are then shortlisted and approved to arrive at the final 6. As part of the assignment, data associated with the selected services will be collected, analyzed, and classified in line with the proposed National Data Classification Policy, and one or more electronic signature use cases will be operationalized within selected service workflows, in accordance with the applicable legal and institutional framework. For each service, the scope of work includes:
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The complexity layer defined in the table below assesses the level of effort, coordination, legal change, and technical integration required to redesign and digitize the initial pool of 10–12 proposed services, from which the final list of six services will be selected.
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| \n\t\t\t Complexity layer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Definition (how to interpret complexity) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum distribution across 10-12 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t High \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Requires significant cross-entity coordination and/or end-to-end workflow redesign; multiple approval points; complex integrations (e.g., interoperability/API dependencies), high institutional and legislative change load, and/or heightened data/sensitivity considerations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At most 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Medium \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Moderate redesign and coordination requirements; limited number of entities; some integration needs; manageable procedural/legal constraints; moderate change load for staff and operations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Low \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contained workflow and limited stakeholders; minimal integration; simpler procedural/legal footprint; low change load; can be digitized with relatively standard patterns. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The prioritization and selection of services will be guided by a set of criteria aligned with the LDAP design and objectives. These include: (i) expected number of users or beneficiaries and the potential to improve citizen experience at scale; (ii) magnitude of the anticipated developmental impact, including improvements in transparency, efficiency, and service delivery outcomes; (iii) potential to benefit vulnerable groups, including low-income, conflict-affected, and climate-vulnerable populations, as well as women and girls; (iv) readiness for digitization, taking into account existing technological, institutional, and legal conditions; (v) sustainability and the potential for scaling beyond the pilot phase; (vi) feasibility of achieving end-to-end digitalization; and (vii) the ability to leverage existing / future national digital foundations and enablers, such as digital identity, data sharing frameworks, and data governance systems.
\n\nThis assignment will operationalize the transformation agenda by translating previously developed frameworks into practical, service-level improvements. It will provide the evidence, design solutions, and implementation of insights required to validate the Target Operating Model and demonstrate how re-engineered, digitally enabled services supported by data classification and electronic signature use cases can be delivered in practice and scaled across government.
\n\nBuilding on the frameworks, interaction models, and sector analyses developed under earlier deliverables, the selected firm will lead the end-to-end implementation of priority services within the selected sector(s)/cluster(s). The assignment follows a structured, outcome-oriented approach covering service assessment, workflow redesign, data classification, digitization, and the operationalization of electronic signature use cases, as detailed below.
\n\nDeliverable D1: Inception Report and Agile Roadmap.
\n\nPrepare and submit an inception report as a deliverable, that shall include:
\n\nDeliverable D2: Initial Data Collection and Preliminary Consultations to Inform the Subsequent Phases, Including the Shortlisting of Services.
\n\nPresent a summary on the initial data collection exercise and consultations:
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Deliverables D3-D5(three sprint waves): Agile End-to-End Service Transformation, Deployment, Monitoring and Capacity Building.
\n\nThe Consultant shall implement the assignment using a structured agile, sprint-based approach, progressing services iteratively from discovery to working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery and validation. Services shall be advanced in pairs (two services per sprint wave) and be configured and deployed through the National Portal. Each sprint wave shall follow a defined cycle of discovery, co-design, build, test, user validation, and retrospective review.
\n\nProgression to subsequent sprint waves shall be contingent upon formal validation of the MVPs of the preceding wave and completion of sprint retrospectives capturing lessons learned, reusable components, and required adjustments.
\n\nAs stated above, the digitalization of services under will be implemented through the National low-code platform that enables workflow automation and service configuration with minimal need for custom software development. Under this approach, the Consultant will design and configure service workflows, data structures, business rules, and integration points within the platform, with minimal development of custom code. These configurations are executed by the platform to deliver fully functional digital services. The Consultant will therefore focus on preparing structured workflows, functional specifications, and integration logic that can be deployed on the platform, ensuring that services are delivered in a standardized, secure, and user-accessible format. The platform supports the use of reusable components, libraries, and modular building blocks, which can be configured and adapted across multiple services to improve efficiency and scalability.
\n\nThe Consultant will hence be able to leverage the platform’s flexibilities, continuously improving across waves through by reusing configurable libraries, workflow blocks, and integration components developed on the National Portal.
\n\nActivities under this deliverable shall include:
\n\nThroughout D3–D5, the Consultant shall apply core agile principles, including time-boxed sprints, continuous stakeholder engagement, rapid feedback loops, and formal sprint retrospectives to ensure adaptive delivery, risk reduction, and scalable reuse across services. To initiate the release of payments associated with these deliverables, the Consultant must provide documented evidence of satisfactory delivery. This shall include a Certificate of Delivery of Services issued by the Consultant, and submitted to the Grant Coordinator, and subsequently validated and approved by the TC.
\n\nDeliverable D6: Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations (Final Report).
\n\nCapture and document lessons learned from the implementation and recommendations to inform the scale-up of service redesign and digitization to additional clusters/sectors. This deliverable will include:
\n\nA Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of this engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, and the involved ministries as applicable, the TC serve as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the firm’s progress and ensuring alignment with beneficiary requirements and national digital transformation goals.
\n\nFor the purpose of this assignment, the TC is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. Approval of each milestone deliverable by TC is a mandatory prerequisite for the release of corresponding payments. The Consulting firm shall provide regular updates and shall submit required Deliverables and reports through the Grant Coordinator to the TC, in addition to official invoice for payment upon the TC formal written acceptance of each deliverable.
\n\nThe assignment will be completed over a total period of 5 months from the contract commencement date. The contract commencement date is defined as the date of formal written notification issued by OMSAR to the Consultant to start the work, following the successful completion of the Project Kickoff meeting.
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The consultant must submit all deliverables in English and in Arabic in a format to be agreed upon with TC. The provisional timetable is as follows:
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| \n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description & Key Components \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timeline (Cumulative) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approvals Required \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Terms (% of Contract Total Value) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1 Inception Report and Agile Roadmap \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Validated scope for services, detailed workplan, and agile sprint structure \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2 Summary Report on the initial data collection exercise and consultations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Initial data collection exercise, consultations, and confirmation of the initial list of 10-12 candidate services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D3 First sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D4 Second sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Week 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D5 Third sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 19 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D6 Final Report & Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Analysis of results, lessons learned, and future scale-up recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 21 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
7.1 General Payment Conditions
\n\n7.2 The TC Approval Gate
\n\nThe Technical Committee (TC) serves as the sole authority for the acceptance of services. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
\n\n7.3 Invoicing Requirements
\n\nTo initiate a payment, the Consultant must submit to the Grant Coordinator an administrative package containing:
\n\nAttendance Sheets: Signed logs of training participants must be attached as proof of capacity building.
\n\n7.4 Delays and Escalations
\n\nPayments will be processed within the timeframe specified in the contract conditions following the formal receipt of a "complete" invoice package.
\n\nThe total duration of the assignment is 5 months from the date of contract signature.
\n\nThe distribution of Level of Effort for all proposed Key Experts should be detailed in the bidder’s technical and financial proposals.
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate a proven track record by submitting reference details for at least two (2) similar contracts successfully completed within the last seven (7) years. A "similar contract" is defined as follows:
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate in its profile that it possesses in-house expertise or established partnerships in:
\n\nThe consultant's team shall be composed of qualified experts with proven experience. The bidder must propose, at a minimum, the following Key Expert positions:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Business Analyst Expert
\n\nKey Expert 3: Developer/Digital Transformation Architect
\n\nBidders may propose additional non-key experts as they see fit to successfully deliver the scope of work.
\n\nRequired Qualifications
\n\nAll experts must be fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken). The minimum required qualifications for the Key Experts are as follows:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Senior Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Expert
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Key Expert 3: Senior Digital Solution Architect
\n\nThe Consultant’s reporting obligations are divided into two distinct categories: Contractual Deliverables and Administrative Progress Reports.
\n\n11.1 Contractual Deliverables (Payment Milestones)
\n\nThese outputs are directly linked to the payment schedule defined in the Deliverables Table (Section 6). Payments will only be released upon formal written acceptance of these specific documents by the TC.
\n\n11.2 Administrative Progress Reporting (Monitoring Only)
\n\nThese reports are for performance monitoring and coordination purposes.
\n\n11.3 Enforcement of Reporting Compliance
\n\nTimely submission of Administrative Progress Reports (as defined in Section 11.2) is a material obligation of the Consultant and considered an integral part of the deliverables and related acceptance.
\n\nTo facilitate the successful execution of the assignment, OMSAR and OMSTAI shall provide the following:
\n\nThe Firm shall integrate environmental and social principles consistent with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) throughout the redesign and development of e-services. All work must ensure:
\n\nThese considerations should be reflected in service workflows, user experience recommendations, prototypes, and final technical outputs.
"},{"id":"OP00435073","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"01-Apr-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-04-21T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Lebanon","project_id":"P181954","project_name":"GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project","bid_reference_no":"LB-OMSAR-537757-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Data Classification Policy","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"OMSAR \nTechnical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project\nBeirut, Lebanon","contact_ctry_name":"Lebanon","contact_email":"mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb","contact_name":"Mirvat Hammoud","contact_organization":"Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform","contact_phone_no":"+961 (1) 371 505","submission_date":"2026-04-01T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
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Country: Lebanon
\n\nProject Name: GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP)
\n\nGFPP Grant No.: TF0C8895
\n\nProject No.: P181954
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Assignment Title: Data Classification Policy
\n\nReference No.: LB-OMSAR-537757-CS-INDV
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The Republic of Lebanon represented by the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received a Grant (# TF0C8895) from the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant for consulting services.
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The consulting services (“the Services”) include the design and development of a comprehensive National Data Classification Policy Framework for Lebanon. The Consultant will lead the policy development engagement, including assessing the current legal and operational context, drafting a national policy for submission to the Council of Ministers, and preparing technical frameworks and guidance materials for public sector implementation. The assignment is expected to be completed in approximately 20 weeks from contract signature.
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The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest – Annex I.
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The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide:
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience
\n\nThe Consultant must meet the following minimum requirements:
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (September 2025) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
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Expressions of interest (including CV and a methodology/work plan not exceeding 5 pages) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB April 21, 2026.
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Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
\n\nTechnical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
\n\nAttn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
\n\nOmar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector,
\n\nSTARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor, Room 505a
\n\nBeirut, Lebanon
\n\nTel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
\n\nE-mail: mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb
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Annex I
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Terms of Reference
\n\nPREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
\n\nData Classification Policy
\n\nBackground
\n\nLebanon is facing a protracted, multidimensional crisis that has impaired state institutions and public service delivery. Weak digital foundations and enablers continue to undermine effective service provision and post-crisis recovery. For example, government data hosting remains fragmented, insecure, and unsustainable, while inadequate cybersecurity and data protection measures expose citizens’ personal data to significant risks. The absence of a robust digital ID system and trusted data-sharing mechanisms further impedes secure and efficient digital service delivery. In addition, the lack of a whole-of-economy architecture limits coordination among stakeholders, and the policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for digital transformation remain underdeveloped.
\n\nTo address these issues, the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (the “Project”), supported by the World Bank, will establish secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure including cloud services, data platforms, and cybersecurity systems that are essential for attracting investment and fostering innovation. By strengthening digital ID, e-signature capabilities, and the legal framework for digital transactions, the Project will improve the ease of doing business and enable trusted, efficient engagement between the public and private sectors. In parallel, the Project will advance key regulatory reforms in telecom, data protection, e-signature, and artificial intelligence (AI), while investing in Lebanon’s digital talent pool. Together, these measures will lay the foundation for a more competitive, dynamic, and inclusive economy.
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The World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to OMSAR to support Project readiness. The GFPP grant is implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
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In an era where data plays a central role in economic growth, innovation, and governance, the Government of Lebanon recognizes the urgent need to establish a robust Data Classification Policy Framework. Currently, Lebanon lacks a standardized framework for classifying, handling, and protecting data leading to inefficiencies, regulatory uncertainty, and heightened security risks.
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Global trends show a surge in digital regulations aimed at promoting trust, safeguarding data, and enabling digital transformation. Countries with advanced data classification policies such as the UK, UAE, and Saudi Arabia demonstrate higher digital competitiveness and economic resilience.
\n\nLebanon’s policy aims to close existing legal and regulatory gaps and align with internationally recognized best practices and guidance issued by established international standard-setting bodies including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the European Union (EU), to ensure secure, interoperable, and trusted data governance across public and private sectors.
\n\nAssignment and Objectives
\n\nThis assignment aims to design and develop a comprehensive National Data Classification Policy Framework for Lebanon that provides a structured foundation for data classification and data handling requirements. The consultant undertaking the assignment (the Consultant) will lead a comprehensive policy framework development engagement, including the assessment of the current legal, institutional, and operational context, the development of a national Data Classification Policy for submission to the Council of Ministers (CoM), and the preparation of supporting technical frameworks, roles and responsibility structures, and guidance materials to enable future implementation by public sector entities, and shall be undertaken in alignment with and without prejudice to the applicable national institutional mandates governing digital transformation and data governance.
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Core Objectives
\n\nDetailed Scope of Work and Deliverables
\n\nPhase 1: Inception and Methodological Alignment
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Activities under this phase shall be conducted in alignment with and without prejudice to the applicable national institutional mandates governing digital transformation and data governance.
\n\nDeliverable D1: Inception Report
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Phase 2: Current State and Benchmark Assessment
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Activities under this phase shall be conducted in alignment with and without prejudice to the applicable national institutional mandates governing digital transformation and data governance.
\n\nDeliverable D2: Data Classification Baseline Report
\n\nPhase 3: Policy Drafting
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Activities under this phase shall be conducted in alignment with and without prejudice to the applicable national institutional mandates governing digital transformation and data governance.
\n\nDeliverable D3: Draft Data Classification Policy
\n\nPhase 4: Roles, Technical Classification Framework, and Control Matrix (Implementation-enabling)
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Deliverable D4: Technical Data Classification Framework and Control Matrix
\n\nPhase 5: Guidance Templates and Procedural Framework
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Deliverable D5: Data Classification Guidance Templates and Procedural Framework
\n\nPhase 6: Final Consultation and Policy Finalization
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Deliverables D6:
\n\nQualifications
\n\nThe Consultant must meet the following minimum qualifications:
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Education
\n\nCore Professional Experience
\n\nTechnical Knowledge & Certifications
\n\nLanguage & Behavioural Competencies
\n\nCompliance Requirements
\n\nThe selected Consultant must adhere to all applicable World Bank regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to the World Bank’s Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants, and must disclose any actual or potential Conflict of Interest (COI).
\n\nIn addition, the Consultant must comply with the following Environmental and Social (E&S) requirements aligned with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) commitments:
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The Consultant must sign and follow a CoC covering data confidentiality, respectful conduct, non-discrimination, and zero tolerance for SEA/SH.
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The Consultant shall perform the assignment in accordance with applicable labor and working condition requirements under the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESS2), including maintaining safe and healthy working practices, professional conduct, and respect for applicable occupational health and safety standards.
\n\nThe Consultant shall have access to the Project’s Grievance Mechanism for raising any work-related concerns or complaints arising during the assignment.
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All data handled under this assignment must be securely stored, accessed only by authorized staff, and managed using privacy-by-design and cybersecurity best practices. Any data breach must be immediately reported.
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Any targeted technical consultations conducted as part of policy development shall inform participants about the Project’s Grievance Mechanism and how complaints can be submitted.
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The Consultant shall comply with zero-tolerance requirements for SEA/SH and adhere to appropriate professional conduct and reporting procedures when engaging with stakeholders, in line with the Project’s CoC and World Bank requirements.
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Any ICT equipment or data storage devices used must be managed responsibly, including secure data wiping and environmentally sound disposal.
\n\nDeliverables and Payment Schedule
\n\nThe engagement will be completed in approximately 20 weeks from contract signature date, with key phases and deliverables structured as follows:
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| \n\t\t\t # \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week of Delivery (from contract signature) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment (% of Total) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception and Methodological Alignment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D1 – Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Current State and Benchmark Assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D2 – Data Classification Baseline Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Policy Drafting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D3 – Draft Data Classification Policy \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Roles, Technical Classification Framework, and Control Matrix (Implementation-enabling) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D4 – Technical Data Classification Framework and Control Matrix \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guidance Templates and Procedural Framework \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D5 – Data Classification Guidance Templates and Procedural Framework \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 18 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Consultation and Policy Finalization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D6 – Final Data Classification Policy Framework and Summary Consultation and Feedback Note \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t 100% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Reporting, Deliverables, and Contract Management
\n\nProject Oversight and Management Structure
\n\nA Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of the engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, and other involved ministries, as applicable, the TC serves as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the Consultant’s progress and ensuring alignment with national digital transformation goals and applicable institutional mandates.
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Reporting Obligations
\n\nThe Consultant will report directly to the Grant Coordinator. In addition to the contractual deliverables, the Consultant, and upon request, shall participate in progress meetings with the TC team to ensure methodological alignment.
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The TC Approval Gate and Deliverable Acceptance
\n\nThe TC is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
\n\nAdministrative Requirements for Payment Clearance:
\n\n• Certificate of Delivery: For each milestone, the Consultant must submit a Certificate of Delivery of Services to the Grant Coordinator for TC validation.
\n\n• Invoice Package: A complete package containing the Official Invoice and evidence of delivery is required to initiate TC validation and issuance of the formal "Certificate of Acceptance" for payment processing.
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Currency of Payment
\n\nPayments will be processed in U.S. Dollars.
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Intellectual Property Rights
\n\nAll documents, data, analyses, policy drafts, tools, and materials produced under this assignment shall become the exclusive property of Government of Lebanon. The Consultant shall not publish, use, or share any materials without prior written approval from the Government of Lebanon.
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Confidentiality Obligation
\n\nThe Consultant shall maintain strict confidentiality of all information accessed during the assignment and shall ensure that no information is shared, disclosed, or used outside the scope of this contract.
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8. Technical Proposal
\n\nThe consultant shall submit a technical proposal including:
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\nCONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
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Country: Republic of Suriname
\n\nName of Project: Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
\n\nProject No.: P166187
\n\nLoan No.: IBRD Loan 8985 - SR
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting Firm for Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES)
\n\nSupport
\n\nReference No.: SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS
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The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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The Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured HSES support process is needed as DAS is expected to play a key role in promoting responsible mining practices, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards, and safeguarding the health, safety, environment, and social (HSES) conditions associated with mineral sector activities. The need for a coherent, institute-wide HSES framework includes policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
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The Terms of Reference (TOR) sets out the scope of work for hiring an experienced HSES Consulting Firm to support DAS in developing and institutionalizing this framework. The TOR for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
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A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Regulations for Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.
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The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within MNR now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The qualification criteria are:
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(1) proven and notable experience in the field of providing HSES support to Governments in terms of design and support in the implementation of comprehensive HSES management systems, including the development of fit-for-purpose HSES policy and management frameworks, practical SOPs and procedures aligned with national legislation, applicable international standards, and best practices for the mining and minerals sector. Experience with working in Suriname or the Caribbean Region is preferred.
\n\n(2) having delivered in the last 10 years at least 3 similar projects of similar size, scope and nature
\n\n(3) specific information and past project references in order to demonstrate the Consultant’s meets each of the criteria and the requirements as per the TOR
\n\n(4) key expert CV’s confirming the consultant team profiles as listed in the expected experience and required qualifications section of the TOR
\n\n(5) an overview of the technology (equipment, software …) that will be used during the assignment
\n\n(6) the Consultant’s ability to deploy key experts within one month following contract signature
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the Procurement for IPF Borrowers, issued July 2016, as revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:
\n\nBank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
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Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 14:00 Suriname time (UTC – 3 hours)
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
\n\nAttn: Mr. Clyde Griffith, Component Coordinator SCSD C1
\n\nMr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 -15, Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname
\n\nTel: (+597) 474666 (PIU Office) or (+597)8532104 (Component Coordinator)
\n\nFax: (+597) 475752
\n\nE-mail: clydegriffith1977@gmail.com
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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Reference: SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS
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Terms of Reference
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CONSULTING FIRM for HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
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Introduction
\n\nThe Republic of Suriname has received a loan from the World Bank for a Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) project, which seeks to facilitate sector governance, competitiveness, and diversification in Suriname by addressing enabling environment constraints in the targeted industries of mining, agribusiness, and tourism. This will be achieved by financing technical assistance for policy, legal and regulatory reforms; capacity building of key institutions; and business development services and matching grants for SMEs and value chain development.
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The project comprises two components which will be implemented by Project Implementation Units (PIUs) at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (component 1) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEZ) (component 2) under the guidance of a Project Coordination Committee (PCC). Each PIU will be led by a Component Coordinator responsible for the implementation of project activities under the relevant implementing ministry. A Project Coordinator will provide strategic and problem-solving guidance to both PIUs and chair the PCC.
\n\nThe focus of Component 1 implemented by the PIU at the MNR is strengthening the mining sector governance, transparency, accountability, and administration. This component focuses on supporting improvements to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing mining in Suriname. The purpose is to align Suriname’s framework to international best practice, and to provide its institutions with knowledge and tools to carry out their mandated functions.
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The specialist consulting firm will design, coordinate, and implement a structured HSES support program for the Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) that aligns with the Wet Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname and supports rapid, compliant operationalization of the new authority.
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Background
\n\nThe Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured HSES support process is needed as DAS is expected to play a key role in promoting responsible mining practices, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards, and safeguarding the health, safety, environment, and social (HSES) conditions associated with mineral sector activities.
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The need for a coherent, institute-wide HSES framework includes policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. This TOR sets out the scope of work for hiring an experienced HSES Consulting Firm to support DAS in developing and institutionalizing this framework.
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Objective of the Assignment
\n\nThe overall objective is to design and support the implementation of a comprehensive HSES management system for DAS, including practical SOPs and procedures aligned with national legislation, applicable international standards, and best practices for the mining and minerals sector.
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Specific objectives are to:
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Scope of Work and Tasks
\n\nThe specialized Consulting Firm will carry out, at minimum, the following tasks:
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the Ministry of Natural Resources, National Environmental Authority, inspectorates, and other relevant agencies, to identify gaps and overlaps.
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Based on the approved framework, develop detailed and practical SOPs, procedures, and tools for DAS, at minimum covering:
\n\nFor each SOP/procedure, the Consultant will provide purpose, scope, roles and responsibilities, step-by-step process, required forms or checklists, and references to relevant laws/standards.
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Deliverables, Payment Schedule and Timing
\n\nThe deliverables triggering payments schedule and timing are presented in the table below:
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| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report (including detailed work plan and consultation plan). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 – 4 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t HSES Gap Analysis Report and proposed outline for DAS HSES Management Framework. \n\n\t\t\tDraft DAS HSES Policy and HSES Management Framework. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 – 7 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Set of draft SOPs, procedures, checklists, and tools (OHS, environmental, social, and crosscutting). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Capacity Building Plan and HSES Training Toolkit. \n\n\t\t\tTraining/workshop completion reports and attendance lists. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final DAS HSES Policy, Framework, and complete SOP/Procedure Package (in agreed formats and languages). \n\n\t\t\tFinal Assignment Report with implementation roadmap. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 – 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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A detailed timeline and milestone schedule for the entire assignment (e.g. over three to four (3–4) months) will be agreed in the inception report.
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Duration and Location
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Reporting and Coordination
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Qualifications and Experience
\n\nThe specialist consulting firm will make available experts (minimum two (2) an maximum four (4)) to its discretion and relevant CV when compared to the task(s)and specialism assigned. For each of the individual consultants, the required profile is:
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Language of Delivery
\n\nAll key reports, policy documents, and SOPs shall be provided in English and Dutch, or as specified by DAS. Training materials should be adapted to the language needs of participants.
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Data, Facilities, and Support Provided by PIU/DAS
\n\nThe PIU and/or the supervising ministry will provide:
\n\nThe Consultant will be responsible for their own equipment (e.g. laptops, software) and personal logistics unless otherwise specified in the contract.
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Ethical, Safeguard, and Confidentiality Requirements
\n\nTHE JUDICIARY OF ZANZIBAR
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
\n\nContract Name: Consultancy Services for Procurement of the Gender Specialist to Support Implementation of the Gender Justice Strategy under the ZANZIBAR JUDICIAL MODERNIZATION PROJECT (Zi-JUMP).
\n\nContract Reference No: TZ-JOZ-528392-CS-INDV
\n\nIssue Date: 17th December, 2025
\n\nThe Government of United Republic of Tanzania represented by Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under the Judiciary of Zanzibar has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$ 30 million towards the cost of Zanzibar Judiciary Modernization Project (Zi – JUMP), and intends to apply part of the credit proceeds for payment under the contract for procurement of individual consultant for Gender Specialist.
\n\nSome specific tasks to be performed over an initial contract period of 12 months, renewable based on performance, will include but not be limited to the following:
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i. This assignment involves advisory oversight of key gender-focused initiatives, including the implementation of the Judiciary Gender Justice Strategy and the Protocol Manual for Handling SGBV Cases. The Specialist will capacitate and mentor the newly established Gender Division, strengthen JoZ’s internal capacity, and coordinate with external stakeholders to promote a consistent and impactful gender mainstreaming effort.
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ii. The Gender Specialist will guide and support the JoZ in translating the Gender Justice Strategy into actionable steps and coordinated reforms. The role is primarily advisory and mentorship-oriented, ensuring that departmental units take ownership of implementation while the Specialist provides technical leadership and oversight.
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iii. The Gender Specialist, working in close collaboration with the Gender Division and the M&E Department, will ensure that the Judiciary’s gender commitments are systematically monitored and fully integrated into institutional systems. The Gender Division will be responsible for collecting and inputting gender data, drafting routine reports, and maintaining documentation, while the Specialist will review and validate these outputs and provide oversight to guarantee their effective integration across the Judiciary.
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iv. The Gender Specialist will provide structured capacity development support to the JoZ’s Gender Division and other relevant departments to ensure sustainable institutional ownership of gender responsive reforms. In this role, the Specialist will lead the design of tailored training modules and deliver two core training sessions annually on strategic themes, while additional training may be conducted by outsourced trainers under the Specialist and Gender Divisions’ supervision. The Gender Division will manage logistics, mobilization, and documentation for all capacity building activities, ensuring institutional continuity. Alongside this, the Specialist will guide and implement a comprehensive mentorship and coaching plan, facilitate peer learning sessions, and provide on-the-job coaching to strengthen technical competence and leadership across the Judiciary in implementing gender-responsive initiatives.
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v. The Gender Specialist will support collaboration and advocacy efforts to advance gender justice reforms across the justice sector. Working closely with the Gender Division, the Specialist will provide strategic direction, shape advocacy messaging, and oversee the development of communication tools that reinforce institutional commitment to gender responsive justice. While the Specialist leads on strategic guidance, the Gender Division will manage day-to-day stakeholder mobilization, coordinate engagement activities, and co-represent the Judiciary in relevant forums and consultations, ensuring consistent and effective outreach.
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The Judiciary of Zanzibar now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV’s, description of similar assignments and experience in similar conditions).
\n\nSelection will be based on qualifications and experience stipulated below:
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3. Technical Expertise
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4. Capacity Building & Coordination Skills
\n\nThe attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section VII, paragraphs, 7.36, 7.37, 7.38 and 7.39 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated Sixth Edition February 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.14 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/
\n\nAn Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information and the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained electronically at the following email addresses, from Mondays to Fridays, from 07:30 am to 03:30 pm East Africa time:
\n\nWebsite: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
\n\nEmail: procurement@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
\n\nExpression of Interest; clearly marked Consultancy Services for Procurement of the Gender Specialist to Support Implementation of the Gender Justice Strategy under the ZANZIBAR JUDICIARY MODERNIZATION PROJECT (Zi-JUMP), must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in hard and electronic/email copy) on or before 10:00 a.m. Local Time, on 31st December, 2025.
\n\nBids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidder’s designated
\n\nrepresentatives and any who choose to attend at the address below at 10:30 am of Wednesday, 31st December,2025 at Second Floor Room No. 208. Only One (1) shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
\n\nAttn: Secretay of Tender Board
\n\nJudiciary of Zanzibar
\n\nP.O.BOX: 160
\n\nTEL: 024-2230182
\n\nFAX: 024-2232720
\n\n214 Tunguu Road
\n\nFirst Floor Room No. 109
\n\n70491 South Unguja
\n\nZanzibar, Tanzania
\n\nEmail address: cca@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
\n\nprocurement@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
\n\nWebsite: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
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ZANZIBAR JUDICIARY MODERNIZATION PROJECT (Zi-JUMP)
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GENDER SPECIALIST
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For further details on Zi-JUMP and its strategic components, the Project Appraisal Document (PAD) is available on the Zanzibar Judiciary’s official website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
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Key Tasks
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Output:
\n\ni.Consolidated operational workplan and implementation roadmap that integrates all unit-level plans, clearly outlines timelines, responsible units, estimated budgets, and key milestones.
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Key tasks:
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Output:
\n\ni.Two core training sessions and packages delivered annually, complete with materials, participant lists, and post-training evaluations.
\n\nii. A mentorship and coaching plan established and adopted by the Gender Division and key departments.
\n\niii. Two peer‑learning sessions are produced annually, capturing key insights and improvements in staff capacity.
\n\niv. Input in the development of a set of gender mainstreaming tools, templates, and operational guidelines developed and validated for institutional use.
\n\nv. An annual capacity‑building report consolidating training results, success stories, lessons learned, and recommendations for future capacity development.
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The Gender Specialist will report to the Project Coordinator.
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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
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The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
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\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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Main Duties and Responsibility
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Qualification and Experience
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
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Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
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The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
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The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
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Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
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Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
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Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
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The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
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\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
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\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
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\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
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\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
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Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
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The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
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The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
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Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
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Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
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Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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\nREPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
\n\nThe Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\n1. DEPUTY COORDINATOR – EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM (ERP) – PPIU Chinsali, Muchinga Province
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\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in Muchinga to optimize the role of the ERP as an umbrella program for emission reductions across the province;
\n• Coordinate ERP Readiness and capacity building process ensure day to day management of the ERP readiness through close coordination with staff and other key stakeholders;
\n• Prepare, implement and report on annual activity plan and implementation progress reports of ERP;
\n• Oversee the compliance and alignment of ERP-related activities with the project’s instruments and frameworks in liaison with the PPOO;
\n• Manage activities being implemented by agencies and consultants, and in liaison with the Steering Committee and Technical Working Group, provide support to ensure synergies and benchmarks are achievable;
\n• Coordinate the development and implementation of the ERP benefit sharing plan in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the production of emission reductions monitoring reports in collaboration with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and other implementing partners;
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• A minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental science, Climate Change, Engineering, Environment and Development or related fields;
\n• Climate Science and Policy: Understanding of climate change science, international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and national/regional policies such as the Carbon Market Framework;
\n• Knowledge in Carbon Accounting of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies such as IPCC guidelines and emission factors;
\n• Specific knowledge of the ART-TREES, VCS Program requirements is an added advantage;
\n• A minimum of 8 years of professional or equivalent experience in development, and project / program management with at least 5 years in a management role;
\n• Minimum of 8 years of experience with carbon projects, including an affinity with accreditation programs and standards for both the compliance and voluntary markets;
\n• Experience in MDB project implementation in Zambia, and understanding of government and World Bank functioning. Regional experience in project implementation is an asset;
\n• Experience in multi-level coordination and ability to work in teams, as well as in complex environments;
\n• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities and high-level platforms such as steering committees;
\n• Good communications skills, including fluency in English;
\n• Experience in dialogue processes between Government and civil society, and on consensus building; and
\n• Knowledge of sustainable landscapes projects, REDD+, carbon markets and climate change is an asset.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST – NPCU Lusaka
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\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Lead the implementation of environmental dimensions of the ESCP including coordination of environmental risk management across all project activities;
\n• Provide technical support on environmental risk management to the PIUs, implementing partners, Consultants, Contractors, and other entities involved with the project;
\n• Ensure that project activities are aligned with the national environmental policy and regulatory frameworks in accordance with the ESCP, and to contribute to the environmental framework of the Annual Workplan and Budget (AWPB);
\n• Organize and contribute to project implementation support missions, and undertaking regular site compliance monitoring of subproject activities and infrastructure developments;
\n• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the performance and functioning of the Environmental, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanism(s); ESMF, and any site specific ESMPs activities, and monthly reports to the Bank on request or annex to the project report;
\n• Prepare of the ESMPs and ESIAs, and ensure they are incorporated as part of the respective bidding documents, implemented and updated throughout Project implementation;
\n• Initiate SESA preparation during ERP design and finalize, disclose, and adopt it before commencement of ERP implementation;
\n• Prepare, implement and manage the Occupation Health and Safety (OHS) and Waste Management (WMP) plans throughout the project implementation period, and apply site specific measures prior to implementation of any infrastructure dependance on dam performance;
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environment Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or closely related discipline from a recognised university;
\n• At least eight (8) years’ experience in a similar assignment on a public or donor funded projects;
\n• At least three (3) years’ experience at as Environmental Specialist at senior management level preferably on a public infrastructure project;
\n• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of the World Bank policies on Environmental and Social Standards;
\n• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of the GRZ policies and legislation on environmental management;
\n• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in applying the standards environmental risk management tools in Zambia and working with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA);
\n• Demonstrated experience as a trainer, conducting workshops, technical advice on environmental issues; and
\n• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
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3. GEO SPARTIAL SPECIALIST – NPCU Lusaka
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\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Geospatial data management and analysis to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
\n• Planning and support towards district, ward, and village-level land use plans;
\n• Monitoring, Evaluation and reporting through developing and tracking geospatial indicators that will inform the TRALARD II results framework and providing geospatial inputs into progress reports for GRZ, World Bank, and development partners;
\n• Collaborate with relevant government institutions to harmonize all relevant GIS data; and
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• Master’s degree or higher in Geospatial Sciences, Geoinformatics or GIS and Remote Sensing, with knowledge of spatial planning, urban and regional planning, geography, or environmental science;
\n• At least 8 years of professional experience in applying GIS and remote sensing in natural resource management, watershed and land use planning, forestry, water resources management, urban planning, etc.;
\n• Demonstrated experience with spatial planning, land use mapping, or watershed management in development projects;
\n• Proven track record of supporting monitoring and evaluation with geospatial indicators;
\n• Experience working with government and local government institutions including community-based organizations;
\n• Proficiency in GIS software (Python, R, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, or similar);
\n• Strong skills in remote sensing (image classification, change detection), and spatial modelling; and
\n• Familiarity with World Bank or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage.
4. MEASUREMENT, REPORTING AND VERIFICATION (MRV) SPECIALIST – PPIU Chinsali, Muchinga Province
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\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Work as a focal point for inquiries regarding national MRV systems and provide guidance on MRV outputs;
\n• Work closely with sector leads and all key stakeholders in developing and maintaining the MRV systems, standard operating procedures and sampling frameworks;
\n• Coordinate data collection at the district and chiefdom level for relevant sectors (like agriculture and Forestry);
\n• Work with sector-lead institution officers to deliver high-quality data and calculations required as input for producing the monitoring reports and associated documents, and ensure enforcement of quality control in the data collection and the production of the documents;
\n• As part of the independent verification of the monitoring reports, to oversee and coordinate the response to the finding and any changes needed to the monitoring reports and the associated documents;
\n• Coordinate the data collection needed for the implementation of the Benefit Sharing Plan and determine the share of the different beneficiaries based on performance in the delivery of ERs;
\n• Lead the formulation of annual/multi-year work plan for MRV-related activities in consultation with sector lead institution and other relevant stakeholders and compile reports on MRV progress to the PIU an NPCU; and
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• Degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, biogeochemistry, GIS or remote sensing, Development Economics/Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Management, Agriculture and related qualifications. Coursework in GIS analysis, remote sensing, and tropical forest systems may also be considered;
\n• A Master’s Degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, biogeochemistry, GIS or remote sensing, Development Economics/Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Management, Agriculture and related qualifications will be an added advantage;
\n• Minimum of 5 years of experience with carbon projects, including an affinity with accreditation programs and standards for both the compliance and voluntary markets;
\n• Direct experience with IPCCC guidelines and/or carbon development work and methodologies for AFOLU projects including understanding of terrestrial carbon quantification; In-depth knowledge of AFOLU market standards, guidelines, and protocols. Knowledge of the ART-TREES and VCS program requirements is an added advantage;
\n• Experience with approaches for analysing remote sensing images, biomass inventories in forest systems and GIS;
\n• Work experience with any other donor-funded projects, including the World Bank would be an added advantage;
\n• Experience in technical report writing and presentation;
\n• Experience in livelihood and community-driven development work is a plus;
\n• Experience and ability to work efficiently within a matrix reporting environment; and
\n• Relevant work experience in Muchinga Province would be an added advantage.
5. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NRM) SPECIALIST – NPCU, Lusaka
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\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Lead and provide technical guidance for all activities related to the application of the landscape approach, with the goal of maximizing TRALARD II investments;
\n• Lead and provide oversight towards the preparation and implementation of land use planning investments including the review and preparation of integrated district and ward development plans under the TRALARD II;
\n• Facilitate and support the integration of NRM strategies in Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) of Muchinga jurisdictional ERP under the REDD+ framework in liaising with all-key line Ministries and carbon finance partners;
\n• Monitor and report on the development and application of NRM and ERP monitoring indicators which includes conducting field assessments, prepare quarterly technical reports and supporting environmental audits and contribution to ESMP updates;
\n• Liaise with relevant government institutions to ensure integration of the NRM and ERP into Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), and stakeholder engagement plan;
\n• Contribute to knowledge exchange and documentation of best practices, and assist in development of national policies, programs and legal frameworks that promote sustainable resource use and conservation; and
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
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\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• Advanced university degree (Masters or higher level) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Forestry, Land and Water Management, Agriculture, Rural Development, Disaster Risk Management, Climate change or other related subjects;
\n• Minimum 8 years of working experience in NRM programming and climate change adaptation and mitigation, preferably in donor-funded or community-based projects;
\n• Knowledge of specific natural resource management such as forest management, water resource management and biodiversity conservation;
\n• Familiarity with REDD+ frameworks and emissions reduction methodologies;
\n• Strong understanding of Zambian environmental laws, World Bank ESF, and climate resilience frameworks;
\n• Proven ability to build partnerships and engage effectively with diverse groups including rural communities, traditional leaders, and multi-sectoral teams;
\n• Extensive knowledge of government/public sector policies, plans and strategies;
\n• Knowledge of international and regional best practice in community based natural resources management;
\n• Experience with preparation and management of externally funded projects would be an added advantage;
\n• Experience with stakeholder engagement, dissemination, communication (national, local, customary authorities, private sector) is an advantage; and
\n• Willingness to travel and dedicate extensive time in Northern, Muchinga, Luapula. Southern and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia.
6. PROVINCIAL PROJECT OPERATIONS OFFICER (PPOO) – PPIU Choma, Southern Province
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\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• General Project Management through; coordinating and providing overall guidance to project staff, implementing agencies and other key stakeholders to support and report achievement of annual targets to Provincial Administration and NPCU;
\n• Coordinate and collaborate with all stakeholders to reducing deforestation by addressing the drivers of deforestation, and ensure successful completion of project deliverables;
\n• Monitor external partners of the project and supervising the implementation of all project cycle activities;
\n• Prepare and submit consolidated annual workplans and budgets, and reports, and ensuring that disbursements are in accordance with the Project Documents;
\n• Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of detailed procurement, communication and risk management plans for the Project cycle activities;
\n• Coordinate and monitor budget implementation to ensure accuracy and reliability of project expenditure including the preparation of financial reports, audit recommendations and audit management responses as required;
\n• Contribute towards dissemination and visibility of project achievements and support mechanisms for exchange of information, experience and lessons learned at the local and national levels;
\n• Facilitate in regional and international knowledge building and networks management, and participating in project level coordination meetings and technical working groups to draw on and share best practice lessons learnt; and
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Project Management, Development Studies, Environment Management, Development Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Agriculture, Forestry, Rural Development or related field from recognized university;
\n• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects and including at least 5 years in a management role;
\n• At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in working on natural resources management, sustainable development projects/programmes, climate change, rural livelihood projects and/or programmes and community development;
\n• Demonstrated experience working on Community Driven Development Project;
\n• Prior experience working on donor funded projects in Zambia will be an added advantage;
\n• Demonstrated experience working in rural set up;
\n• Demonstrated experience in technical report writing and presentation;
\n• Relevant work experience in Luapula, Muchinga, Northern or Southern provinces of Zambia would be an added advantage; and
\n• Experience on Global Environment Facility and or World Bank-funded projects would be an added advantage.
7. PROJECT ENGINEER (CLERK OF WORKS) NORTHERN REGION – PPIU Kasama, Northern Province
\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
Main Duties and Responsibility
\n• Supervise, monitor and coordinate Contractors for all works on site in liaison with the relevant line Ministry or Agency engineers, and ensure all works performed by Contractor conforms to contract documents and specifications;
\n• Perform quality assessments on all works performed by contractors and sub-contractors by checking and demanding that appropriate laboratory testing/ investigations are undertaken at accredited entities;
\n• Ensure that project schedule and planned sequence of works are attained by Contractor; and that site-books are in place and properly used at all times;
\n• Review and confirm adherence to construction procedures, equipment, materials and manpower and ensure work schedules are properly planned and implemented;
\n• Undertaking site visits and supervisions missions regularly or as planned in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to safety standards, ESMP and other key contractual requirements;
\n• Coordinate all Provincial Project Implementation Units’ (PPIUs) and overall project engineering related supervision missions;
\n• Verify and check that the management of the construction’s waste is in line with the approved Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP);
\n• Recommend and manage justified Design Modifications, Change Orders and Additional Works within contract amounts, and ensure all change orders that involve increase in the contract amount are duly authorized by the Infrastructure Engineer based at NPCU and approved by the National Coordinator
\n• Determine delays and provide early warnings in the execution schedules and participate in deliberation with the PPIU and contractor on the application and quantification of fines in case delays are not attributed to the Employer or a force majeure according to the contract, if necessary;
\n• Manage the verification of claims from contractors including the preparation, certification and issue of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) payable to the contractors and/or subcontractors for works properly executed;
\n• Participate in provisional or final handover and or acceptance of the works, and prepare reports on observations, snags, financial statements and contractual remedial measures or other required recommendations; and
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• A Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering, water resources management, Agriculture Engineering, Cuvil Engineering, rural Infrastructure Engineering or related field relevant to the project;
\n• At least five years of work experience in irrigation and rural infrastructure projects planning and implementation; and construction supervision;
\n• Demonstrated experience in undertaking design reviews for infrastructure projects;
\n• Hands-on experiences on sustainability related software aspects such as establishing / strengthening water user groups, irrigated agriculture, social and environment; and
\n• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia with valid practicing certificate.
8. PROJECT ENGINEER (CLERK OF WORKS) SOUTHERN REGION – PPIU Choma, Southern Province
\nJOB PURPOSE:
\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Supervise, monitor and coordinate Contractors for all works on site in liaison with the relevant line Ministry or Agency engineers, and ensure all works performed by Contractor conforms to contract documents and specifications;
\n• Perform quality assessments on all works performed by contractors and sub-contractors by checking and demanding that appropriate laboratory testing/ investigations are undertaken at accredited entities;
\n• Ensure that project schedule and planned sequence of works are attained by Contractor; and that site-books are in place and properly used at all times;
\n• Review and confirm adherence to construction procedures, equipment, materials and manpower and ensure work schedules are properly planned and implemented;
\n• Undertaking site visits and supervisions missions regularly or as planned in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to safety standards, ESMP and other key contractual requirements;
\n• Coordinate all Provincial Project Implementation Units’ (PPIUs) and overall project engineering related supervision missions;
\n• Verify and check that the management of the construction’s waste is in line with the approved Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP);
\n• Recommend and manage justified Design Modifications, Change Orders and Additional Works within contract amounts, and ensure all change orders that involve increase in the contract amount are duly authorized by the Infrastructure Engineer based at NPCU and approved by the National Coordinator
\n• Determine delays and provide early warnings in the execution schedules and participate in deliberation with the PPIU and contractor on the application and quantification of fines in case delays are not attributed to the Employer or a force majeure according to the contract, if necessary;
\n• Manage the verification of claims from contractors including the preparation, certification and issue of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) payable to the contractors and/or subcontractors for works properly executed;
\n• Participate in provisional or final handover and or acceptance of the works, and prepare reports on observations, snags, financial statements and contractual remedial measures or other required recommendations; and
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• A Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering, water resources management, Agriculture Engineering, Cuvil Engineering, rural Infrastructure Engineering or related field relevant to the project;
\n• At least five years of work experience in irrigation and rural infrastructure projects planning and implementation; and construction supervision;
\n• Demonstrated experience in undertaking design reviews for infrastructure projects;
\n• Hands-on experiences on sustainability related software aspects such as establishing / strengthening water user groups, irrigated agriculture, social and environment; and
\n• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia with valid practicing certificate.
9. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH) SPECIALIST – NPCU, Lusaka
\n\n JOB PURPOSE
\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Policy & Planning through; taking lead in rolling out the TRALARD II SEAH and GBV Action Plan across all components; updating the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and Labour Management Procedures (LMP) to embed SEAH/GBV safeguards; and ensure alignment with World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS1, ESS2, ESS4, ESS10) and Zambia’s Anti-GBV Act;
\n• Capacity Building through; designing and delivering training modules for NPCU, PIUs, district staff, community facilitators, and frontline workers on GBV/SEA/SH risks and GBV SEA / SH Action plan; and developing culturally appropriate IEC materials in English and local languages, targeting rural and vulnerable populations;
\n• Community Engagement & Risk Mitigation through; conducting targeted awareness campaigns and consultations with women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other at-risk groups on their right to report safely any SEA case and how they can safely report such cases;
\n• Reporting, Monitoring & Accountability through; developing and maintaining indicator framework and incident tracking tool; developing and implementing specific mechanisms for management of SEAH/SH cases into the GRM, and producing quarterly and annual reports summarizing incidents, response actions, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement; and
\n• Coordination & Partnerships through; close collaborations with project staff to ensure a holistic safeguards approach; liaising with provincial health services, police, legal aid providers, NGOs, and faith-based organizations to strengthen referral pathways and case management; and representing TRALARD II in national protection coordination forums.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve Certificate;
\n• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Public Health, or a related discipline;
\n• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in GBV/SEA/SH programming within development or humanitarian contexts;
\n• Proven expertise in operationalizing SEAH and GBV Action Plans, including familiarity with World Bank ESF and Zambia’s legal frameworks.
\n• Excellent written and oral communication in English; proficiency in at least one local language spoken in TRALARD II provinces is highly desirable.
10. SOCIAL RISK SPECIALIST – NPCU, Lusaka
\n\nJOB PURPOSE
\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n• Coordinate social consideration into all aspect of the project activities including risk identification, planning, consultation, implementation, capacity building and reporting including input into the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP);
\n• Supervise the implementation aspects of the social requirements in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Process Framework (RPF) and the Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) relevant to the project;
\n• Support NPCU in ensuring that the social risks issues and recommendations from the ESIAs/ESMPs, ZEMA Approval Conditions and World Bank Missions are appropriately integrated into the contractors’ Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for Civil works;
\n• Review environmental and social reports, ensuring that all social risks identified during the studies, implementation, site visits, World Bank Missions and other field assessments are included in the program implementation reports;
\n• Lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement and social risks management for the ERP, and develop and monitor the implementation of the ERP’s Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA);
\n• Participate in field missions, studies and visits (monitoring and technical backstopping) to offer support and assess the effectiveness of environmental and social safeguards (ESF) such as the Grievance redress mechanism and committees, and ensure recommendation of redress protocols, on any all identified risks as well as provide progress reports as required to facilitate improvements;
\n• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\n• A social science degree, in one of the following disciplines: social work, political science or policy, sociology, community development, gender studies, development studies, Urban and Regional Planning or other related fields;
\n• Master’s degree will be an add advantage;
\n• Five (5) years practical experience in implementing similar Programmes;
\n• Practical experience in areas relevant to social risk management and compliance, such as gender and social inclusion, vulnerable groups and individuals, persons with disabilities, livelihoods, stakeholder engagement, social impact analysis, assessment of social risks, grievance mechanism etc.);
\n• Good knowledge of the national regulations/directives and operations of World Bank and executing agencies;
\n• Proven capacity to work across multiple stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), local communities, and the private sector;
\n• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Power Point/presentation skills; and
\n• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\n\nInterested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
\n\nThe attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
\n\nThe Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
\n\nExpression of Interest should be addressed to:
\nThe Permanent Secretary
\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\nP.O. Box 30147
\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
\n\nHead – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
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The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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Main Duties and Responsibility
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Qualification and Experience
\n\n\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\n\n\n\n
Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
\n\n\n\n
The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
\n\n\n\n
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\n\n\n\n
Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
\n\n\n\n
Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
\n\n\n\n
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
\n\n\n\n
The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
\n\n\n\n
Main Duties and Responsibility
\n\n\n\n
Qualification and Experience
\n\n\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\n\n\n\n
Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
\n\n\n\n
The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
\n\n\n\n
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\n\n\n\n
Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
\n\n\n\n
Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
\n\n\n\n
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
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The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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Main Duties and Responsibility
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Qualification and Experience
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
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Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
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The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
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The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
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Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
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Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
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Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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| \n\t\t\t REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI) \n\n\t\t\tCONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION \n\n\t\t\t(OPEN – NATIONAL) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
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The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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.
\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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Main Duties and Responsibility
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Qualification and Experience
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
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Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
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The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
\n\n\n\n
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\n\n\n\n
Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
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Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
\n\n\n\n
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
"},{"id":"OP00406980","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"06-Nov-2025","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Zambia","project_id":"P507971","project_name":"Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II","bid_reference_no":"ZM-MGEE-511635-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Recruitment of the Natural Resource Management Specialist for the TRALARD II Project for the initial Consulting Service Contract period of 24 months of the 60 months project duration","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist Roads P.O BOX 30147 Lusaka Zambia","contact_ctry_name":"Zambia","contact_email":"jbkatongo@yahoo.co.uk","contact_name":"John Katongo Banda","contact_organization":"Ministry of Green Economy and Enviroment","contact_phone_no":"0955991370","submission_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"\n\n
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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| \n\t\t\t REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI) \n\n\t\t\tCONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION \n\n\t\t\t(OPEN – NATIONAL) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
\n\n\n\n
The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
.
\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
\n\n\n\n
Main Duties and Responsibility
\n\n\n\n
Qualification and Experience
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\n\n\n\n
Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
\n\n\n\n
The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
\n\n\n\n
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\n\n\n\n
Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
\n\n\n\n
Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
\n\n\n\n
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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\n\n
Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
"},{"id":"OP00406955","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"06-Nov-2025","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Zambia","project_id":"P507971","project_name":"Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II","bid_reference_no":"ZM-MGEE-511645-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Recruitment of the Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Specialist for the TRALARD II Project for the initial Consulting Service Contract period of 24 months of the 60 months project duration","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist Roads P.O BOX 30147 Lusaka Zambia","contact_ctry_name":"Zambia","contact_email":"jbkatongo@yahoo.co.uk","contact_name":"John Katongo Banda","contact_organization":"Ministry of Green Economy and Enviroment","contact_phone_no":"0955991370","submission_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"\n\n
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
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| \n\t\t\t REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI) \n\n\t\t\tCONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION \n\n\t\t\t(OPEN – NATIONAL) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
\n\nThe Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
.
\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
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JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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Main Duties and Responsibility
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Qualification and Experience
\n\n\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\n\n\n\n
Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
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The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
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The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
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Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
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Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
\n\n\n\n
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
"},{"id":"OP00406961","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"06-Nov-2025","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Zambia","project_id":"P507971","project_name":"Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II","bid_reference_no":"ZM-MGEE-511640-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Recruitment of the Deputy National Coordinator for the Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) / Emission Reduction (ER) under the TRALARD II Project for the initial Consulting Service Contract period of 24 months of the 60 months project duration","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist Roads P.O BOX 30147 Lusaka Zambia","contact_ctry_name":"Zambia","contact_email":"jbkatongo@yahoo.co.uk","contact_name":"John Katongo Banda","contact_organization":"Ministry of Green Economy and Enviroment","contact_phone_no":"0955991370","submission_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"\n\n
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\n\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
\n\n(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971
\n\n\n\n
| \n\t\t\t REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI) \n\n\t\t\tCONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION \n\n\t\t\t(OPEN – NATIONAL) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
\n\n\n\n
The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
.
\n\nJOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
\n\n\n\n
Main Duties and Responsibility
\n\n\n\n
Qualification and Experience
\n\n\n\n
JOB PURPOSE:
\n\nThe Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
JOB PURPOSE
\n\nThe Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.
\n\n\n\n
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\n\n\n\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\n\n\n\n
The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\n\n\n\n
Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
\n\n\n\n
The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.
\n\n\n\n
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\n\n\n\n
Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.
\n\n\n\n
Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
\n\nThe Permanent Secretary
\n\nMinistry of Green Economy and Environment
\n\nP.O. Box 30147
\n\nLUSAKA, ZAMBIA
\n\n\n\n
Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.
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\n\n
Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
\n\nFor / Permanent Secretary
\n\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
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