Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA)
Project Implementation Unit (PIU), C/o Gambia Bureau of Statistics,
Mansa Musa Faal Complex, Bijilo West Coast Region
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Individual Consultant for the Mid-Term Review
Assignment title | Individual Consultant for the Mid-Term Review of the HISWACA Project - The Gambia |
Project | Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa - Series of Projects 1 (HISWACA-SOP1) |
Project ID | P178497 |
Country financing | The Gambia: IDA Grant E1750 - US$30 million |
Client | Gambia Bureau of Statistics / HISWACA Project Implementation Team |
Consultant category | Individual consultant |
Primary output | A comprehensive, evidence-based and forward-looking Mid-Term Review Report, with proposed corrective measures, project changes where warranted, and an actionable implementation plan |
The HISWACA-SOP1 project was approved by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors on 11 May 2023. The operation covers eight participating countries and three regional organisations. Following additional financing for Guinea-Bissau, total project financing is US$464 million. The Gambia participates through IDA Grant E1750 in the amount of US$30 million.
The project seeks to enhance the quality, accessibility and production of regionally comparable statistics. It is intended to improve country statistical performance, regional harmonisation, data access and use, and modernisation of the statistical system. The regional approach supports coordination among National Statistics Offices and Ministries, Departments and Agencies responsible for statistics, while encouraging the use of harmonised methods, tools, modern technologies and new or alternative data sources.
The Project Development Objective is to improve country statistical performance, regional harmonisation, data access and use, and to enhance modernisation of the statistical system in participating countries.
The Mid-Term Review is a critical assessment conducted at the midpoint of project implementation. It provides an opportunity to take stock of implementation progress, assess achievements and emerging results, identify challenges and lessons learned, and determine whether the project remains on track to achieve its intended objectives.
The overall Mid-Term Review process will be undertaken in two interrelated stages. The first stage will focus on preparatory work, evidence gathering, independent assessment, stakeholder consultations, identification of implementation challenges, and formulation of proposed corrective measures and project adjustments. The second stage will involve stakeholder validation and consideration of the findings, recommendations, and agreements arising from the preparatory stage.
The independent consultancy constitutes a key technical input into this process. The consultant will provide the evidence, analysis, findings, and recommendations required to inform stakeholder discussions and decisions during the validation and endorsement stage.
The review shall be forward-looking and shall identify practical measures required to improve project performance during the remaining implementation period. Where justified by evidence, the review may recommend adjustments to project design, implementation arrangements, the Results Framework, operational procedures, resource allocation, or other relevant project parameters.
The purpose of the consultancy is to independently assess the performance and implementation of the HISWACA Project in The Gambia at mid-term and produce a rigorous, evidence-based, forward-looking, and decision-oriented Mid-Term Review Report.
The consultant shall lead the technical assessment during the preparatory stage of the Mid-Term Review process and provide technical support during the validation and finalisation stage. The assignment shall take stock of implementation progress, assess achievements and emerging results, identify lessons learned, diagnose constraints and risks, evaluate the continued relevance and adequacy of project arrangements, and recommend corrective measures and a prioritised action plan for the remaining implementation period.
The consultant’s findings and recommendations shall provide an objective technical basis for stakeholder validation, agreement on corrective actions, and consideration of any necessary revisions to relevant project instruments or implementation arrangements.
The consultant shall undertake the assignment through two interrelated stages. Stage 1 shall comprise the preparatory, evidence-gathering, consultation, and analytical activities required to produce the Draft Mid-Term Review Report. Stage 2 shall comprise stakeholder validation, refinement of proposed corrective measures and project changes, incorporation of consolidated comments, and finalisation of the Mid-Term Review Report.
All findings shall be supported by verifiable evidence obtained through document review, project monitoring information, stakeholder consultations, and other appropriate sources. The report shall distinguish clearly among confirmed findings, identified evidence gaps, proposed corrective measures, and recommendations requiring consideration or approval by the appropriate authorities.
Review area | Core question |
Relevance and results | Is the PDO still relevant and achievable? Are the PDO and intermediate indicators appropriate and measurable? What progress has been made toward expected results? |
Design | Are the project components still adequate to achieve the PDO? Are any additions, deletions, restructuring or refinements required? |
Implementation | How does progress compare with the implementation plan? What has worked, what has not, and why? Is completion viable within the remaining period? |
Management | Are implementation and management arrangements effective and appropriate? Is the mix of skills adequate? |
Fiduciary | What is the status of procurement, contract management, financial planning, controls, absorption, disbursement and reporting? |
Environmental and social | Are applicable commitments and instruments monitored and reported? Is the GRM operational? |
Monitoring | Is reliable monitoring data available? Are M&E arrangements functioning? Should baselines, indicators or targets be revised? |
Legal and risk | What is the status of legal covenant compliance? Have the risk context and risk ratings changed, and with what implications? |
Forward actions | Which corrective measures, project changes and decisions are required, by whom and by when? |
The consultant shall propose a detailed methodology in the Inception Report. The methodology shall be aligned with the two-stage structure of the assignment and shall be consultative, evidence-based, transparent, participatory, and focused on practical and actionable findings.
Stage 1 methodology
The preparatory and analytical stage shall include:
Stage 2 methodology
The validation and finalisation stage shall include:
The consultant shall maintain independence of judgment throughout the assignment. Stakeholder validation shall verify evidence, improve the practicality of recommendations, and document agreed actions, but shall not compromise the independence of the consultant’s findings.
Deliverable | Minimum content | Timing |
Inception report and work plan | Understanding of the assignment; refined review questions; methodology; evidence and document requirements; consultation plan; analytical framework; report outline; work schedule; and quality-assurance approach. | Within first week of Contract signing |
Draft Mid-Term Review Report | A complete draft covering all required sections, findings, conclusions, lessons, proposed changes and a prioritised action plan. | Within three weeks of contract signing |
Validation presentation | A concise presentation of findings, conclusions, proposed corrective measures, project changes and priority actions for stakeholder review. | During the fourth week following contract signing |
Final Mid-Term Review Report | A revised, professionally edited report that addresses consolidated comments and includes all required annexes and actionable matrices. | Within five weeks of contract signing |
All deliverables shall be submitted within the timelines indicated above and shall be subject to review and formal acceptance by the client. The consultant shall incorporate consolidated comments received during the validation process into the Final Mid-Term Review Report.
Payments shall be made upon satisfactory completion, submission and formal acceptance of the corresponding deliverables by the client, in accordance with the consultancy contract. The proposed payment schedule is:
Payment | Milestone and linked deliverable | Amount |
First payment | Upon satisfactory submission and acceptance of the Inception Report and Work Plan. | 30% |
Second payment | Upon satisfactory submission and acceptance of the complete Draft Mid-Term Review Report and delivery of the validation presentation. | 40% |
Final payment | Upon satisfactory submission and formal acceptance of the Final Mid-Term Review Report, including all required annexes, matrices and responses to consolidated comments. | 30% |
Submission alone does not constitute acceptance. Each payment is conditional upon written confirmation that the relevant deliverable meets the requirements and quality standards of this Terms of Reference and the consultancy contract.
The individual consultant should demonstrate qualifications and experience commensurate with the breadth and technical demands of the assignment. In particular, the consultant shall meet the following minimum requirements:
The consultant shall report to the client-designated authority and work closely with the HISWACA Project Implementation Team. The consultant shall coordinate document requests, consultations, validation and submission of deliverables through the designated focal point. Deliverables shall be subject to review and acceptance by the client in accordance with the contract.
The client shall facilitate reasonable access to available project documents and relevant stakeholders. The consultant shall consolidate and address comments in a transparent manner and shall provide a comment-response matrix with the final report if requested by the client.
The consultancy shall be undertaken over a period of forty-five (45) days, commencing from the effective date specified in the consultancy contract. The assignment shall be implemented through the following two interrelated stages, aligned with the overall Mid-Term Review process:
Stage 1: Preparatory, Evidence-Gathering and Analytical Stage
During the first stage, the consultant shall undertake the substantive technical work required for the independent Mid-Term Review. This stage shall include:
The first stage shall culminate in the submission of the Draft Mid-Term Review Report for review by the client and relevant stakeholders.
Stage 2: Validation, Finalisation and Endorsement Support Stage
The second stage shall focus on validating the findings and recommendations developed during the preparatory stage and finalising the Mid-Term Review Report. During this stage, the consultant shall:
The second stage shall culminate in the submission and formal acceptance of the Final Mid-Term Review Report.
Indicative Work Plan and Deliverable Schedule
The consultant shall submit, as part of the Inception Report, a detailed and realistic work plan covering the full 45-day assignment period. The work plan shall clearly indicate the sequencing, duration, and interdependence of activities under the two stages.
Assignment stage | Key deliverable | Timing |
Stage 1: Preparatory and analytical stage | Inception Report and Work Plan | Within one week of contract signing |
Stage 1: Preparatory and analytical stage | Draft Mid-Term Review Report | Within three weeks of contract signing |
Stage 2: Validation and finalisation stage | Validation Presentation and stakeholder validation | During the fourth week following contract signing |
Stage 2: Validation and finalisation stage | Final Mid-Term Review Report | Within five weeks of contract signing |
Contract close-out | Final corrections, completion of the comment-response matrix, submission of editable source files, and formal acceptance of all outputs | Within the overall 45-day assignment period |
All deliverables shall be submitted within the timelines specified above and shall be subject to review and formal acceptance by the client. The consultant shall incorporate relevant consolidated comments received during the validation process before submitting the Final Mid-Term Review Report.
The consultant shall treat project documents and information received during the assignment as confidential and shall use them solely for the purposes of the consultancy. The consultant shall disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest and maintain professional independence and objectivity. All reports, matrices, presentations and other outputs produced under the assignment shall become the property of the client, subject to the terms of the consultancy contract.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications by close of business on Friday, 25 September 2026. Applications may be submitted either electronically or in hard copy.
Electronic Submissions
Applications submitted electronically should be sent to the following email addresses:
mjannehhiswaca@gbosgov.org
smendyhiswaca@gbosgov.org
hydarakutubhiswaca@gbosgov.org
ejabanghiswaca@gbosgov.org
Hard Copy Submissions
Hard copy applications should be delivered to:
Mr. Mohammed L. Janneh
HISWACA Project
Mansa Musa Faal Complex
Bijilo, The Gambia
Application Labelling
Applicants should clearly indicate the position title, “Individual Consultant for the Mid-Term Review of the HISWACA Project in The Gambia,” in the subject line of electronic submissions or on the envelope containing a hard copy application.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Country | Federated States of Micronesia |
Project | Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237) |
Project Implementing Agency / Client | Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA) |
Assignment Title | Finance Consultant for Chuuk State |
Selection Method | Open International |
Contract Type | Time Based |
Reference No. | FM-DOFA-574065-CS-INDV |
Credit/Grant No. | IDA-E4120 |
Date of Advertisement | October 16, 2026 |
Deadline for Submission | October 31, 2026 |
The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II (PFM II) Project (P181237) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) involve providing full-time technical advisory and capacity-building support under Component 2 – Expand Core Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Subcomponent 2.1 – Continued Rollout of Core Public Finance System of the PFM II Project.
The Finance Consultant for Chuuk State will support the Chuuk State Finance Department in the continued rollout, operationalization, and stabilization of the FreeBalance FMIS. The assignment will focus on validating financial transactions and data migrated from FundWare to FreeBalance, reconciling FY26 opening balances, strengthening accounting and financial reporting processes, improving internal controls related to FMIS operations, and building the capacity of State Finance staff to use the system effectively and sustainably.
The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
The assignment will be based in Weno, Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, with coordination with the FSM Department of Finance and Administration at the National Government level. The consultancy is expected to be full-time for twelve (12) months, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, subject to completion of the selection and contracting process.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the Department of Finance and Administration website: https://dofa.gov.fm, as part of this REOI, or can be obtained at the address given below.
The Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible individuals (“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. Consultants should submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) describing their qualifications, professional experience, experience in similar assignments and relevant experience in similar institutional or country contexts together with a cover letter outlining their interest in the assignment and suitability for the position.
The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
Mandatory Requirements:
The Consultant shall possess:
Desirable:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours, Pohnpei Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail only preferably by 5pm Pohnpei Time, October 31, 2026. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email only to the following addresses:
Attn: Osbert Atusaasiire
Project Manager PFM II
Department of Finance and Administration
Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia
Email: osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm
And cc to: arrio.abello@dofa.gov.fm
Terms of Reference – Finance Consultant
Title: | Finance Consultant |
Location: | Finance Department of the Chuuk State Government with Coordination with the FSM Department of Finance & Administration at the National Government level |
Duration: | 12 months |
Tentative Start Date: | As soon as possible |
1. Background
The project, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Strengthening Public Financial Management II (PFM II), builds upon key public financial management (PFM) reforms achieved under the previous FSM Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management (P161669) (PFM I). The objective of PFM II is to improve fiscal management practices and increase fiscal transparency at the National Government level. PFM II supports key strategic areas defined in FSM’s 2023-2026 PFM Reform Roadmap, e.g. addressing challenges in core institutional public finance capacity. Specifically, the project supports:
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Finance & Administration is committed to enhancing its financial reporting and overall public financial management (PFM) capabilities.
The Government's financial statements must adhere to a complex set of reporting requirements, including those of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, the FSM Government operates with various funds and component units, which necessitate specialized accounting and reporting treatments. Beyond financial reporting, the Government seeks to strengthen its budget preparation process, internal controls, and overall compliance framework to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
To address these challenges and improve the quality of financial management, the FSM Department of Finance & Administration (DOFA) seeks to engage a highly qualified Financial Consultant with expertise in public sector accounting, GASB, GAAP, fund accounting, financial reporting, FMIS operationalization and stabilization and broader PFM principles.
The Finance Consultant will be assigned to the Chuuk State Finance Department and will work closely with State Finance staff, the FSM Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA) at the National Government level, the PFM II Project Management Unit, the FMIS Advisor, FreeBalance specialists and relevant ICT personnel. The Consultant will support the ongoing stabilization and effective operationalization of FreeBalance, including addressing accounting and data issues arising from the migration from FundWare to FreeBalance.
2. Objective
The primary objective of the consultancy is to strengthen financial management, accounting, reporting and FMIS operations at the State level, with particular emphasis on supporting the ongoing FreeBalance Stabilization Strategy and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information in FreeBalance. The Consultant will:
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
A. FMIS Operationalisation, Stabilization and Data Validation:
B. Internal Control and Compliance:
C. Accounting and Financial Reporting Support:
D. FreeBalance Stabilization and Issue Management
E. Knowledge Transfer:
4. Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to produce the following deliverables:
No. | Deliverable | Frequency / Timing |
1 | Initial Assessment and Work Plan – assessment of accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, FreeBalance operationalisation, outstanding FundWare-to-FreeBalance issues, FY26 opening balances, internal controls and key capacity needs, with an agreed work plan. | Once – within first month |
2 | Monthly Finance, FMIS and Stabilization Report – progress on financial reporting and reconciliations; FreeBalance issues identified and escalated; FundWare-to-FreeBalance accounting/migration issues; FY26 opening balance validation; corrective actions and outstanding matters; and capacity-building activities. | Monthly |
3 | Financial Reporting, Reconciliation and Accounting Support – monthly financial reports, reconciliations, transaction validation, review of accounting records and supporting schedules, and follow-up of outstanding accounting issues. | Monthly / ongoing |
4 | Capacity Building and OJT – practical coaching and on-the-job support to State Finance staff in FreeBalance, accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls and issue resolution. | Ongoing; summarized monthly |
5 | Final Assignment Report – summary of work completed, key findings, outstanding FreeBalance/accounting issues, actions taken, capacity built and recommendations for continued stabilization and sustainability. | Once – end of assignment |
5. Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector finance, including extensive experience with government accounting standards, financial systems, and capacity building.
Mandatory Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
6. Duration and Reporting
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Country | Federated States of Micronesia |
Project | Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237) |
Project Implementing Agency / Client | Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA) |
Assignment Title | Finance Consultant for Yap State |
Selection Method | Open International |
Contract Type | Time Based |
Reference No. | FM-DOFA-574066-CS-INDV |
Credit/Grant No. | IDA-E4120 |
Date of Advertisement | October 16, 2026 |
Deadline for Submission | October 31, 2026 |
The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II (PFM II) Project (P181237) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) involve providing full-time technical advisory and capacity-building support under Component 2 – Expand Core Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Subcomponent 2.1 – Continued Rollout of Core Public Finance System of the PFM II Project.
The Finance Consultant for Yap State will support the Yap State Finance Department in the continued rollout, operationalization, and stabilization of the FreeBalance FMIS. The assignment will focus on validating financial transactions and data migrated from FundWare to FreeBalance, reconciling FY26 opening balances, strengthening accounting and financial reporting processes, improving internal controls related to FMIS operations, and building the capacity of State Finance staff to use the system effectively and sustainably.
The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
The assignment will be based in Colonia, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, with coordination with the FSM Department of Finance and Administration at the National Government level. The consultancy is expected to be full-time for twelve (12) months, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, subject to completion of the selection and contracting process.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the Department of Finance and Administration website: https://dofa.gov.fm, as part of this REOI, or can be obtained at the address given below.
The Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible individuals (“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. Consultants should submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) describing their qualifications, professional experience, experience in similar assignments and relevant experience in similar institutional or country contexts together with a cover letter outlining their interest in the assignment and suitability for the position.
The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
Mandatory Requirements:
The Consultant shall possess:
Desirable:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours, Pohnpei Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail only preferably by 5pm Pohnpei Time, October 31, 2026. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email only to the following addresses:
Attn: Osbert Atusaasiire
Project Manager PFM II
Department of Finance and Administration
Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia
Email: osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm
And cc to: arrio.abello@dofa.gov.fm
Terms of Reference – Finance Consultant
Title: | Finance Consultant |
Location: | Finance Department of the Yap State Government with Coordination with the FSM Department of Finance & Administration at the National Government level |
Duration: | 12 months |
Tentative Start Date: | As soon as possible |
1. Background
The project, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Strengthening Public Financial Management II (PFM II), builds upon key public financial management (PFM) reforms achieved under the previous FSM Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management (P161669) (PFM I). The objective of PFM II is to improve fiscal management practices and increase fiscal transparency at the National Government level. PFM II supports key strategic areas defined in FSM’s 2023-2026 PFM Reform Roadmap, e.g. addressing challenges in core institutional public finance capacity. Specifically, the project supports:
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Finance & Administration is committed to enhancing its financial reporting and overall public financial management (PFM) capabilities.
The Government's financial statements must adhere to a complex set of reporting requirements, including those of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, the FSM Government operates with various funds and component units, which necessitate specialized accounting and reporting treatments. Beyond financial reporting, the Government seeks to strengthen its budget preparation process, internal controls, and overall compliance framework to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
To address these challenges and improve the quality of financial management, the FSM Department of Finance & Administration (DOFA) seeks to engage a highly qualified Financial Consultant with expertise in public sector accounting, GASB, GAAP, fund accounting, financial reporting, FMIS operationalization and stabilization and broader PFM principles.
The Finance Consultant will be assigned to the Yap State Finance Department and will work closely with State Finance staff, the FSM Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA) at the National Government level, the PFM II Project Management Unit, the FMIS Advisor, FreeBalance specialists and relevant ICT personnel. The Consultant will support the ongoing stabilization and effective operationalization of FreeBalance, including addressing accounting and data issues arising from the migration from FundWare to FreeBalance.
2. Objective
The primary objective of the consultancy is to strengthen financial management, accounting, reporting and FMIS operations at the State level, with particular emphasis on supporting the ongoing FreeBalance Stabilization Strategy and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information in FreeBalance. The Consultant will:
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
A. FMIS Operationalisation, Stabilization and Data Validation:
B. Internal Control and Compliance:
C. Accounting and Financial Reporting Support:
D. FreeBalance Stabilization and Issue Management
E. Knowledge Transfer:
4. Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to produce the following deliverables:
No. | Deliverable | Frequency / Timing |
1 | Initial Assessment and Work Plan – assessment of accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, FreeBalance operationalisation, outstanding FundWare-to-FreeBalance issues, FY26 opening balances, internal controls and key capacity needs, with an agreed work plan. | Once – within first month |
2 | Monthly Finance, FMIS and Stabilization Report – progress on financial reporting and reconciliations; FreeBalance issues identified and escalated; FundWare-to-FreeBalance accounting/migration issues; FY26 opening balance validation; corrective actions and outstanding matters; and capacity-building activities. | Monthly |
3 | Financial Reporting, Reconciliation and Accounting Support – monthly financial reports, reconciliations, transaction validation, review of accounting records and supporting schedules, and follow-up of outstanding accounting issues. | Monthly / ongoing |
4 | Capacity Building and OJT – practical coaching and on-the-job support to State Finance staff in FreeBalance, accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls and issue resolution. | Ongoing; summarized monthly |
5 | Final Assignment Report – summary of work completed, key findings, outstanding FreeBalance/accounting issues, actions taken, capacity built and recommendations for continued stabilization and sustainability. | Once – end of assignment |
5. Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector finance, including extensive experience with government accounting standards, financial systems, and capacity building.
Mandatory Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
6. Duration and Reporting
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
The Government of Indonesia
Global Environment Facility Indonesia Sustainable Cities Impact Project
Grant No.: TF0B8114
Assignment Title: Transportation Project Management and Monitoring Evaluation Specialist
(National Consultant)
Reference No.: ID-TRANSPORT-BAPPENAS-556265-CS-INDV
The Government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), has received grant funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Sustainable Cities Impact Project (SCIP) through the World Bank. Part of this funding is allocated for individual consultant services.
The Individual consultant services are output-based and will be responsible for:
to shape the strategic direction of the Balikpapan and Palembang SUMP, ensuring that all technical outputs align with sectoral best practices and the project’s regulatory framework.
4. Documentation compliance and audit-readiness. Ensure that contract and project documentation is maintained complete, properly filed, and consistent with prevailing national regulations, so as to support timely contract clearance and facilitate examination by oversight bodies including the Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK).
In addition, The Consultant may be required to execute following supporting activities including but not limited to:
The individual consultant services are expected to perform the service for 9 months. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website : https://link.bappenas.go.id/TransportationME_.
The Directorate of Connectivity and Logistic Infrastructure at the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency now invites eligible individual consultant (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultant should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are the relevant experience of the individual consultant in:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Qualification
Desirable Qualifications
The selected individual consultant will be based in the Jakarta (Indonesia) office.
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 July 2016, revised November 2017, July 2018, November 2020, and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the
Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09.00 to 17.00 GMT+7). Interested applicant must be submit the comprehensive curriculum vitae of individual consultant before Monday, October 4, 2026 at 12.00 WIB to the following address: ulp@bappenas.go.id.
Jakarta, 24 September 2026
Pokja Transportation Project Management and Monitoring Evaluation Specialist
Unit Kerja Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa
Kementerian Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional
Jl. Taman Suropati No.2 Menteng Jakarta Pusat
E-mail: ulp@bappenas.go.id
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Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): SZ-EWADE-549413-CS-QCBS
1. The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the implementation of the Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project (EYEOP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project is a five-year, national, multi-sectoral initiative that seeks to expand income-earning opportunities for Eswatini youth by strengthening employability, promoting entrepreneurship and supporting inclusive, resilient livelihoods. The Project delivers an economic inclusion package comprising market-relevant skills training, business development support, access to finance and integration into value chains, and is implemented through three components, including Component 1: Youth Income-Earning Opportunities, under which Sub-component 1.1 (Income-Earning Opportunities for Youth in Agriculture), led by the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE), targets 20,000 youth (at least 50% female, 5% disabled) in agriculture and related value chains.
The consulting services comprise of the provision of end-to-end Business Development Service Providers to support youth participation in priority agricultural and agribusiness value chains under Sub-component 1.1 (Youth Income-Earning Opportunities) of EYEOP. The Services will support eligible youth through an integrated pathway covering value chain intelligence and market analysis; beneficiary profiling and pathway allocation; socio-emotional, entrepreneurship, technical and business skills development; business planning and enterprise establishment; finance readiness and access productive finance; market linkages and value chain facilitation; mentorship, coaching and aftercare support; and monitoring, quality assurance and performance monitoring.
The services will focus on prioritized value chain including selected commodities across vegetables, field crops, small ruminants, poultry and aquaculture sub-sectors.
The assignment is expected to commence upon contract signature and will be implemented throughout the EYEOP implementation period, in accordance with approved Annual Work Plan and Budgets (AWPB). The engagement will initially be for one (1) year, with the possibility of annual renewal, subject to satisfactory performance, achievement of agreed deliverables and performance targets, availability of funding and continue need for the services.
2. The Terms of Reference for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest in Annex 1.
3. The Eswatini Water and agricultural development Enterprise 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:
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Their qualifications and experience will be assessed at the Request for Proposals (RfP) stage in accordance with the applicable evaluation criteria.
4. The shortlist will contain 5 to 8 firms.
5. Consultants are required to further submit the following eligibility documents:
6. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.15 and 3.16 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), 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:
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 interests of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
a) a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services for a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm), shall be disqualified from providing Consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to, those Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services. This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract;
b) a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Consulting Services for the preparation or implementation of a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consulting firm), shall be disqualified from subsequently providing Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to those Consulting Services. This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract;
c) neither a Consultant (including personnel and sub-consultants), nor an affiliate (that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consultant), shall be hired for any assignment that, by its nature, creates a conflict of interest with another assignment of the Consultant;
d) Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants), that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower, that is directly or indirectly involved in any part of:
i. the preparation of the ToR for the assignment;
ii. the selection process for the contract; or
iii. the supervision of the contract;
may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.
7. 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.
8. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.
9. Any request for clarification on this EOI should be sent via e-mail to the address below no later than 16h00, 16th October 2026 GMT+2. The client will provide responses to all clarification requests by 16h00, 19th October 2026 GMT+2.
10. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below, in a SEALED ENVELOPE LABELLED, “Expression of Interest - Consulting Services for Provision of End-To-End Business Development Services”, in person or by email not later than 16h00, 23rd October 2026. Email submissions can be sent to tenders@ewade.co.sz.
Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise
Attn: The Tender Board Chairperson
Box 198 Siphofaneni
EWADE Building, along MR8, Siphofaneni,
M214 Siphofaneni, Eswatini
Tel: +268 24118600
E-mail: tenders@ewade.co.sz
FORM 1: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMISSION FORM
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Re: Consulting Services for Provision of End-to-End Business Development Services
We, the undersigned, having reviewed the Request for Expressions of Interest and the attached Terms of Reference (Annex 1) for the above-referenced assignment, hereby submit our Expression of Interest for consideration for inclusion in the prequalification of Business Development Service providers.
We declare that the information and statements made in this form, and in the documents accompanying it, are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. We understand that any misrepresentation may result in disqualification of our Expression of Interest or, if discovered after selection, this may result in the termination of our engagement in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
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We understand that this Expression of Interest does not constitute a binding offer and does not oblige EWADE to shortlist, prequalify, or contract our firm. We undertake, if invited, to participate in good faith in the subsequent Request for Proposals stage of the procurement process.
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ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Provision of End-to-End Business Development Services
(Business Development Management Support TA)
Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project (EYEOP)
1. Background
The Kingdom of Eswatini faces persistent challenges of high youth unemployment, limited formal-sector job creation and widespread poverty, particularly in rural areas. Women, youth with disabilities, youth who are not in education, employment or training, and youth engaged in low-productivity activities face additional barriers to productive opportunities.
The Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project (EYEOP) is a five-year national, multisectoral initiative supported by the World Bank to expand income-earning opportunities for youth. The Project combines market-relevant skills, entrepreneurship and business development support, productive start-up support, access to finance, mentorship, and integration into agricultural and related value chains.
Under Subcomponent 1.1, EWADE will support 20,000 youth in agriculture and related value chains, with at least 50 percent women. The beneficiary pathway covers socio-emotional and mindset-change support, technical and business skills, business planning, productive grants where applicable, enterprise development, market or employment linkages, mentorship and post-support monitoring.
The assignment will focus on Government-prioritized value chains: vegetables (onions, potatoes, tomatoes and baby vegetables), dry beans, small ruminants, poultry and aquaculture. Youth opportunities may cover on-farm production and off-farm activities such as input supply, nurseries and hatcheries, aggregation, logistics, processing, mechanization, e-extension, e-commerce and related business services.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The overall objective is to engage a qualified BDS Provider to deliver a comprehensive, demand-driven and results-oriented package that enables eligible youth to establish, improve, sustain and grow viable enterprises or access wage-employment opportunities, while contributing to measurable improvements in employment, income, productivity, market participation and resilience.
The specific objectives are to:
3. Scope of Services
Under Subcomponent 1.1, the BDS Provider shall provide training, capacity building and mentoring services to support EWADE in the design and implementation of economic inclusion interventions. The Consulting Firm shall undertake the following major tasks:
3.1 BDS Package Design, Curriculum Review and Pilot Testing
The Provider shall establish an EYEOP-approved BDS package that is practical, interactive, youth-centred and tailored to beneficiary needs and priority value chains. Existing local and international good-practice content shall be used as the starting point for customization rather than developing all content from first principles.
3.2 Youth Mobilization, Communication, Profiling and Pathway Allocation
3.3 Socio-Emotional, Mindset, Life and Business Skills Training
3.4 Technical and Competency-Based Training
3.5 Enterprise Development and Business Start-Up Support
3.6 Finance Readiness and Productive Resource Management
3.7 Market, Value-Chain and Employment Linkages
3.8 Mentorship, Coaching and Post-Support Follow-Up
3.9 Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Learning and Adaptive Management
4. Methodology & Workplan
The TOR defines the mandatory service requirements, minimum standards, outputs and intended results. The Provider shall propose the detailed methodology, staffing deployment, sequencing, tools, logistics and quality-assurance arrangements in its technical proposal. The approach shall demonstrate how all service areas will be integrated into a coherent beneficiary journey rather than delivered as disconnected activities.
Delivery shall be organized around defined beneficiary cohorts or service cycles. The contract will specify the number and profile of beneficiaries, geographic coverage, value chains, pathway mix, delivery period, required modules, mentorship frequency, service standards, deliverables, indicators and verification requirements. Training, enterprise support and mentoring shall be aligned with agricultural production calendars, market cycles and relevant employment demand.
The detailed methodology shall be finalized during inception with EWADE. Adjustments may be proposed during implementation in response to beneficiary needs and evidence, but shall require written approval and shall not reduce agreed coverage, service quality, outputs, results, safeguards or contractual accountability.
4.1. Delivery and Contracting Model
An applicant may participate as:
The Lead Firm shall enter into the contract with EWADE and assume full responsibility for end-to-end delivery, coordination, quality assurance, reporting, fiduciary compliance, risk management, safeguarding, data quality and achievement of all contracted outputs and results. The proposal shall identify each participating entity, its legal relationship to the Lead Firm, its role, the services it will provide, key personnel, coordination arrangements and the mechanism for managing performance and risks across the delivery chain.
EWADE will hold the Lead Firm accountable and will not separately manage consortium members, subcontractors or specialist partners. The Lead Firm shall consolidate all work plans, reports, invoices, evidence and communications; monitor the performance of participating entities; address delivery failures; and ensure consistent service standards. Any material change in consortium membership, specialist arrangements, key responsibilities or proposed personnel shall require prior written approval by EWADE.
4.2 Performance Review and Adaptive Management
Performance shall be reviewed for each cohort or service cycle against agreed service standards, output quality, beneficiary satisfaction, data quality, safeguarding compliance, market or employment linkage performance and outcome indicators measurable within the review period.
A broader implementation review shall be undertaken after the initial six months, or at another point specified in the contract, to assess the effectiveness of the integrated delivery model, coordination arrangements, beneficiary progression and the Lead Firm’s management of participating entities. EWADE may require a corrective action plan, enhanced supervision, replacement of personnel, revised sequencing or other reasonable adjustments within the contract. Any adjustment shall preserve the agreed objectives and the Lead Firm’s unified accountability.
5. Expected Outputs and Performance Framework
The assignment shall use results-based performance management. Performance will be assessed on delivery of contracted outputs and measurable contributions to agreed employment, enterprise, income and market outcomes. The Provider shall not be evaluated solely on the number of activities conducted. The contract shall distinguish between outputs within the Provider’s direct control and outcome indicators to which the Provider contributes.
Level | Illustrative indicator | Means of verification |
Output | Youth contacted, screened, profiled and allocated to pathways | Beneficiary database, profiling and allocation records |
Output | Youth completing required BDS and technical training | Attendance, assessment, completion and certification records |
Output | Business plans, enterprise profiles and finance packages completed | Approved plans, readiness assessments and application records |
Output | Youth receiving mentorship and market or employment linkage support | Session logs, action plans, buyer/employer and linkage evidence |
Outcome | Supported enterprises established and operational after support | Enterprise verification and tracer data |
Outcome | Youth securing employment or improving enterprise performance and income | Employment records, enterprise data, surveys and verification |
Outcome | Jobs created or sustained by supported enterprises | Enterprise records and beneficiary verification |
Assignment-specific definitions, targets, baselines where applicable, disaggregation, reporting frequencies and means of verification will be finalized in the RfP and contract and aligned with the EYEOP Results Framework and M&E Plan.
6. Deliverables and Reporting Requirements
The Consulting Firm shall produce the following outputs to deliver business development services for the enrolled youth beneficiaries:
Deliverable | Minimum content | Indicative timing |
Inception Report | Cohort plan, staffing, consortium roles, methodology, schedule, logistics, communications, risk, QA, MIS and reporting | At commencement |
BDS Package | Curriculum review, adapted package, manuals, tools, mentorship guide, pilot findings and approved revision | Before scale delivery |
Training Outputs | Plans, attendance, assessments, participant products, certification and QA evidence | Per delivery block |
Enterprise and Finance Outputs | Profiles, business plans, readiness assessments, finance packages, incubation and advisory records | Per cohort/pathway |
Market and Employment Outputs | Engagement pipeline, commercial arrangements, linkage and placement evidence | Per market cycle |
Mentorship Outputs | Mentor roster, matching, session logs, action plans and progression assessments | Monthly/per cycle |
Performance Reports | MIS data, indicator evidence, data quality, risks, grievances, corrective actions and lessons | Monthly/quarterly |
Completion and Final Reports | Cohort results, tracer evidence, lessons, recommendations, datasets, tools and handover | Per cohort/final |
7. Schedule and Duration
The services will commence upon contract signature and will be delivered throughout the implementation period of the Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project (EYEOP), in accordance with approved Annual Work Plans and Budgets, applicable project implementation arrangements and the performance requirements specified in the contract.
The engagement will be structured as a performance-based contract, initially covering one year and renewable annually, subject to satisfactory performance, achievement of agreed deliverables and performance targets, availability of funding and the continued need for the services. Subject to these conditions, the contract may be renewed on an annual basis for the duration of the EYEOP implementation period
The BDS Provider will be expected to provide services on a demand-driven and continuous basis, responding to the evolving needs of participating youth and the implementation schedule of the project. Key areas of service delivery will include:
The specific annual deliverables, targets, timelines and performance indicators will be agreed with the EYEOP implementing agency at the commencement of each contract year and may be reviewed periodically to reflect the project's implementation priorities.
Continuation or renewal of the services will be subject to satisfactory performance against the agreed performance indicators and deliverables, compliance with contractual and project requirements, availability of funds, and approval in accordance with applicable procurement and project procedures. The sequence and timing of individual BDS activities may therefore vary during the project period depending on beneficiary needs, project implementation progress and approved annual work plans.
8. Team Composition
The Consultant shall propose suitably qualified key experts, including a Task Team Leader/BDS Team Leader; Agriculture Production, Agribusiness and Value Chain Expert, Training, Skills and Youth Development Expert; Market Systems and Private Sector Linkages Expert; Finance and Investment Readiness Expert, MEL/Data Management Expert, Digital Agriculture and Innovation Expert as well as Gender, Social Inclusion and Environment Safeguards Expert. For each proposed expert, the Consultant shall provide the key responsibilities, academic and professional qualifications, relevant professional experience, experience in assignments of similar nature and complexity, proposed level of effort expressed in person-months and/or percentage of time, and availability for the assignment.
9. Firm Qualifications and Experience
The applicant shall demonstrate relevant institutional experience, technical expertise, operational capacity and systems relevant to deliver EYEOP Business Development Services. As a minimum mandatory requirement, the applicant shall have successfully completed at least one (1) assignment of similar nature, scope and complexity within the last five (5) years. The assignment shall demonstrate relevant experience in the delivery of BDS, enterprise development, youth entrepreneurship, business advisory services, training, mentorship, market linkages or related services. In addition to the mandatory minimum requirement above, the applicant shall demonstrate the following relevant institutional experience, technical expertise and operational capacity:
10. Environmental, Social Framework (ESF) Requirements
The assignment shall comply with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and applicable national requirements as referenced in the Project Appraisal Document (PAD), with responsibilities proportionate to the Training, Capacity Building, and Mentoring category for delivery of business development services supporting income earning opportunities for youth under the EYEOP.
11. Reporting Lines
The Lead Firm shall enter into the contract with EWADE and report to EWADE for all activities under this assignment, assuming full responsibility for end-to-end delivery, coordination, reporting and achievement of contracted outputs and results.
11. Proposal and Evaluation Requirements
The technical proposal shall explain the applicant’s understanding of the assignment; integrated methodology; beneficiary profiling and pathway allocation; training, enterprise, finance, market, mentorship and M&E approaches; staffing and deployment; consortium governance; geographic capacity; quality assurance; risks and safeguards; output verification; and relevant past performance.
Evaluation shall consider capacity to manage the full beneficiary journey, the credibility and complementarity of any consortium arrangement, methodology, qualifications of key personnel, delivery and monitoring systems, relevant experience, financial and operational capacity, and value for money.
12. Payment Terms
Payments shall be output-based and linked, as appropriate, to accepted deliverables, verified service delivery and verified performance results. The payment structure shall clearly distinguish inputs, outputs and outcomes and shall not reimburse consultant time without a corresponding accepted deliverable or contracted service result unless expressly provided in the contract.
The RfP and contract shall define each payment milestone, indicator definition, target, acceptance criterion, evidence requirement, verification method, payment trigger and treatment of incomplete or non-conforming outputs. Where payment is calculated per beneficiary, it shall be based on the verified number receiving the contracted package and satisfying applicable service-verification requirements. Submission of a report alone will not constitute acceptance where the underlying service or beneficiary-level evidence cannot be verified.
EWADE may verify reported outputs and results through document review, MIS checks, site visits, beneficiary confirmation, attendance validation, data-quality assessments, financial review or independent verification. All payments will be subject to written acceptance by the authorized EWADE representative and applicable contractual and fiduciary requirements.
13. Items to be Finalized in the RfP and Contract
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GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
Country : Malawi
Name of Project : Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and
Resilience Program
Project ID No : P505187
Assignment Title Consultancy services to develop a written document for
integration strategies of tier-specific diagnostic testing for
the animal, environment, and human health sector
Reference No. : MW-MOH-573848-CS-INDV
Date of Issue : 7th October, 2026
The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Health is implementing the Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience project (MHEPRR). The project is financed by the International Development Association (IDA) and Global Financing Facility (GFF). The five-year project seeks to strengthen the capacity and resilience of Malawi’s health system to prevent, prepare for, detect and respond effectively to public health emergencies. It places particular emphasis on strengthening multisectoral coordination, surveillance, laboratory systems and other core capacities required for health emergency preparedness and response.
Laboratories across human, animal and environmental sectors are essential for surveillance, diagnostics, research and response, but often function in silos, leading to fragmented data sharing, inconsistent protocols and inefficient resource utilization. Harmonizing these laboratories strengthens collaboration, improves early detection systems, and supports evidence-based policies at national, regional and global levels.
The MHEPRR Project therefore seeks to engage a consultant to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the existing laboratory landscape and develop a strategic framework for strengthening inter-sectoral laboratory collaboration in Malawi.
Main objective: To develop and provide clear, actionable strategies and a framework for strengthening inter-sectoral laboratory collaboration to achieve more effective, efficient, and sustainable health outcomes in Malawi.
Specific objectives:
achieving SLIPTA 3-star accreditation, strengthening point of entry laboratories, establishing national proficiency testing programs, etc.
Specifically, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
stakeholders from different sectors: human, environment, veterinary, plant and wild-life health.
The consultant is expected to produce the following:
Deliverables | Timelines | Acceptance Criteria | Responsible |
Inception report | 7 days after signing contract | Report demonstrates a clear understanding of the TOR and objectives; includes a sound methodology and analytical framework; identifies key stakeholders across human, animal, environmental, plant and wildlife health sectors; includes appropriate data collection tools; provides a realistic work plan and timeline | PHIM/PIU |
Data Collection and Analysis Report | 30 days after approved inception report | Report provides a comprehensive assessment of existing diagnostic and laboratory services and inter-sectoral collaboration mechanisms; identifies gaps, challenges, opportunities and duplication; presents stakeholder mapping covering roles, interests and influence; identifies opportunities for test integration, documents consultation findings; and provides evidence to inform development of the collaboration strategy. | PHIM/PIU |
Draft Collaboration Strategy | 10 days after approved analysis report | Strategy provides a clear and practical framework for collaboration across human, animal, environmental, plant and wildlife health sectors; defines roles and responsibilities; proposes appropriate coordination mechanisms; identifies opportunities for integrated testing and shared services; includes evidence-based recommendations and prioritized action plans; and includes timelines and proposed resource requirements. | PHIM/PIU |
Final Validated Collaboration Strategy | 10 days after the approved draft collaboration strategy | Final strategy that will incorporate feedback from stakeholders and from the validation process. | PHIM/PIU |
The consultant should possess the following:
The assignment shall be completed within 120 calendar days.
The consultant will be hired under the terms of the MHEPRR Project and will be supervised by the Public Health Institute of Malawi, in collaboration with the Project implementing Unit, solely for the purpose of delivering the agreed outputs. The Ministry, as the client, shall provide the necessary support to the consultant to facilitate the execution of the assignment throughout the consultancy period. This support will include:
Regular progress updates will be required to ensure alignment with the project objectives and timelines.
9. SELECTION METHOD
The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section I, paragraphs 1.9 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations” Selection and Employment of Consultant under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers, July 2016 Revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”- Consultant Guidelines), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address 9 (a) below during office hours from 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30 hours local time, except on Weekends and Public Holidays
Expression of Interest, clearly marked on the outer envelope with EoI name and reference number must be delivered to the address at 9 (b) below and deposited in the tender box located at Ministry of Heath, 2nd Floor at or before 10:00 hours local time on 28th October, 2026
9 (a) Address for Clarifications and Further Information
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee,
Ministry of Health
Procurement Unit – Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program (MHEPRRP)
Ground Floor, Room No. 17
Capital Hill Circle,
Lilongwe, Malawi.
Attention: Procurement Specialist
Email: andrewngwend@gmail.com
cc: lingonda@gmail.com
9 (b) Address for Submission of Expression of Interests
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee,
Ministry of Health Headquarters,
Tender Box: Second Floor,
Capital Hill Circle,
Lilongwe,
Malawi.
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National Individual Consultant
Site Engineer (Two Positions)
Title | Site Engineer (two (2) positions) |
Contractual Arrangement | Local Recruitment |
Expected Start Date | November 9th 2026 |
Contract Duration | Eight (8) months (November 2026 – July 2027), with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, project needs, and availability of funding. |
Level of Input | Full-time |
Project | Nurturing Early Skills through Technology (NEST) Project |
Financing Partner | The World Bank |
Hiring Organization | Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) |
Duty Station | Position 1: Battambang Province (covering project sites in Kos Kralar, Ek Phnom and Thmar Kaul Districts) Position 2: Banteay Meanchey Province (covering project sites in Phnom Srok District) |
Contract Type | Time Based |
1. Background
The Nurturing Early Skills through Technology (NEST) Project is funded by the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) and administered by the World Bank. The Project is implemented by Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) of Cambodia.
The Project aims to enhance access to and quality of Early Childhood Education (ECE) through the promotion of learning through play and the integration of digital technology in target districts in Cambodia. The Project supports teacher professional development, establishment of an ECE digital resource platform, parental and community engagement, improvement of preschool learning environments through construction and renovation, and implementation of pilot school meal programs.
The Project is implemented in selected districts in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces, targeting public preschools with the objective of strengthening equitable access to quality ECE services for young children aged 3–5 years.
Under Component 2 of the Project, SVA will implement phase 1 of civil works activities, comprising: (i) construction of 8 new preschool buildings, toilets, water tanks and 6 kitchen facilities.; (ii) renovation of 17 existing preschool buildings; and (iii) outdoor environment improvements at 25 targeted preschools. These works are spread across three districts in Battambang province and one district in Banteay Meanchey Province., and procured through Request for Bids (RFB) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) methods
To strengthen day-to-day site supervision during the main construction period, SVA seeks to recruit two (2) National Individual Consultants – Site Engineers, one (1) based in Battambang Province and one (1) based in Banteay Meanchey Province. The Site Engineers will provide full-time, on-site supervision over the prime contractor(s) at project sites in their assigned provinces, under the technical guidance of the Civil Engineer Consultant and the SVA Engineer.
2. Objectives
The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the prime contractor’s civil works at project sites are executed in accordance with the approved drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and contract requirements, through on-site supervision by the Site Engineer.
Specifically, the Site Engineer will:
3. Scope of Work
Under the technical guidance of the Civil Engineer Consultant and the SVA Engineer, the Consultant shall undertake the following tasks at project sites in the assigned province:
a. Site Mobilization and Pre-Construction
b. Day-to-Day Site Supervision and Quality Control
c. Site Records, Progress Monitoring and Reporting
d. Measurement and Payment Support
e. Environmental, Social, and Safety Compliance
f. Completion and Handover
4. Expected Outputs and Deliverables
The following deliverables are expected over the course of the assignment. Timelines are indicative and subject to adjustment based on project implementation progress and construction schedules.
# | Deliverable | Timeline |
1 | Inception Work Plan and site supervision schedule for assigned sites | Within two (2) weeks of contract signing |
2 | Site diaries and inspection checklists for each site | Daily (submitted with weekly reports) |
3 | Weekly site progress report (progress, quality issues, instructions issued, E&S/OHS observations, and photos)
| Weekly |
4 | Monthly report, including progress against work programs and E&S compliance | Monthly |
5 | Material inspection and test records, and measurement sheets supporting contractors’ payment applications
| As required, in line with contractors’ payment schedules |
6 | E&S and OHS incident reports | Within 24 hours of occurrence |
7 | Defect lists and pre-completion inspection reports for each site | Prior to practical completion at each site |
8 | Site completion documentation package and Final Report | Upon practical completion of each site; Final Report at end of contract |
5. Work Supervision
The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the SVA Project Manager and will receive day-to-day technical guidance from the Civil Engineer Consultant and the SVA Engineer.
The Consultant will coordinate and liaise with:
The Consultant shall submit site records and weekly reports to the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer, and monthly reports to the SVA Project Manager through the SVA Engineer, for review and approval. The Consultant shall participate in regular coordination meetings, site meetings, and World Bank supervision missions, as required.
6. Contract Term and Location of Assignment
The contract period is eight (8) months, from November 2026 to July 2027, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, project needs, and availability of funding.
The Consultant will be engaged as a full-time Individual Consultant (IC) under the NEST Project and is expected to be present at project sites on a daily basis throughout the assignment period.
Key arrangements are as follows:
7. Consultant Qualifications
Education
Experience
Technical Competencies
Other Considerations
8. Guidelines for Applying
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the contact below, with the subject line:
“Application for IC – Site Engineer ([Battambang / Banteay Meanchey]) – NEST Project: [Your Full Name]”
Required submission documents:
Submit to:
Ms. Chea Sopheavy
Position: Procurement and Operation Officer, Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA)
Address: No. 8, Street 424, Sangkat Tomnob Teuk, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh
Email: info@sva-cambodia.org
Copy to:
Ms. Ayano Kikuchi
Position: Project Manager, NEST Project, SVA
Email: kikuchi@sva.or.jp
Applications will be accepted until October 26th, 2026 at 17:00PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Revised February 2025), under the Individual Consultant (IC) selection method.
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(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
Payments System Advisor to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT)
Project Name | Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project |
Project Number | P502591 |
Website | https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 |
Activity and Reference Number (STEP) | Payments System Advisor (Tonga) - FJ-PIFS-468930-CS-INDV |
Implementing Agency | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) |
Country | FIJI |
PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, now invites eligible individuals (“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 (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).
Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.
Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form by email no later than:
Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 17:00 hours (Fiji Time)
Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs:
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator
Private Mail Bag, Suva
PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.
Tel: 679-3312600
E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
Payments System Advisor to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT)
Project Overview
Project Name | Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project |
Indicative Activity / Budget Line | Component 2: Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization - Payment System Oversight and Regulation - Oversight of National Payment Systems |
STEP Activity Reference # | FJ-PIFS-468930-CS-INDV |
Position Title | Payments System Advisor to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) |
Location of role | Nuku'alofa, Tonga, working directly with NRBT, with agreed remote inputs and coordination with the PIFS PMU in Suva. The planning assumption is 50-60 percent of input days in Tonga. |
Primary Counterpart | National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) |
Duration of Assignment | Time-based individual consultant contract for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input. Extension may be considered subject to project needs, budget availability, consultant performance, procurement plan arrangements, and applicable World Bank no-objection requirements. Payments will be based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses. |
Implementing Agency | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) https://forumsec.org/ |
Agency Description | The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region. |
Selection Method | Competitive Selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to procurement plan adjustment, justification, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank no-objection requirements where applicable. |
Contract Type and Level of Effort | Time-based individual consultant contract, planned for a full-time level of input. Payments based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses. In-country presence requirement is specified separately above. |
Participating Countries | The Pacific Island Countries participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. This assignment provides country-specific support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the regional project. |
Country Supported | Tonga. The assignment provides country-specific support to NRBT under the regional CBR Project. |
Overall Project Objective | The Project Development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries. |
Project Length | August 2024 to September 30, 2030 |
Project Background
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project. The project supports participating Pacific Island Countries to maintain continuous access to correspondent banking services and address payment, regulatory and financial integrity constraints that contribute to de-risking in the region.
Component 2, Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization, includes support for payment system oversight and regulation, national payment systems, regional harmonization and payments data. Related regional work includes the Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM) feasibility study, which examines options for aggregating payment flows and improving economies of scale.
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has requested support to recruit a National Payments Expert. NRBT has developed a five-year National Payment Services Strategy and is progressing its Payment Systems and Services Bill. The September 2026 concept note records that the Bill had passed its first reading in Parliament and was expected to return for further parliamentary consideration. The Expert will review the latest legislative position and implementation requirements with NRBT at inception.
The assignment will support implementation of the existing Strategy and strengthen NRBT's capacity to oversee and develop Tonga's payment system. The Expert will work alongside NRBT staff to turn strategic priorities into a sequenced work programme and support implementation, industry coordination and knowledge transfer.
Objective of the Position
The objective is to provide hands-on technical advisory and implementation support to NRBT in implementing its National Payment Services Strategy and improving the efficiency, resilience and oversight of Tonga's payment systems.
The Expert will support priority domestic initiatives and NRBT's active participation in the PPM feasibility study. The work will help NRBT identify the requirements for possible future participation in the PPM and prioritise preparatory actions, taking account of the study's findings, NRBT's mandate, available resources and national priorities.
Scope of Services
The Expert will provide country-level, time-based support on payment system matters. Activities and expected outputs will be agreed with NRBT, PIFS and the World Bank payments team through a 12-month work plan and updated through periodic work planning discussions.
Scope Exclusions
The assignment is limited to payment systems technical assistance. It does not include drafting primary legislation or formal legal opinions, general central banking advice unrelated to payments, or responsibility for production system development, procurement decisions or regulatory approvals. NRBT retains its statutory and decision-making responsibilities.
Detailed system design, cybersecurity testing, specialist supervisory manuals or other specialist work will be coordinated with appropriately qualified experts where required. Any material addition to the agreed scope or input ceiling will require written approval through the project arrangements.
Time-Based Reporting Obligations and Expected Outputs
This is a time-based individual consultant assignment. Payments will be linked to approved timesheets, agreed input days and eligible reimbursable expenses. The expected outputs are working products for managing implementation, reviewing the quality of advice and documenting knowledge transfer; they are not a fixed-price deliverables schedule.
Working products will include the inception assessment and assignment work plan; the prioritised National Payment Services Strategy implementation plan; oversight procedures and technical advisory notes; implementation and testing inputs for agreed payment initiatives; consultation materials and action trackers; payments data and monitoring tools; the PPM participation requirements and prioritised action plan; and training materials and the multi-year capacity-building plan.
Outputs may be revised or reprioritised with the agreement of NRBT, PIFS and the World Bank as implementation progresses. Changes will be recorded in progress notes and the action tracker. The Expert will submit a final completion and handover report covering work undertaken, materials produced, outstanding actions, risks and recommendations for continued implementation.
Reporting Obligations
The Expert will work for the NRBT's Assistant Governor Operations and designated payments staff on a day-to-day technical basis and administratively to the Project Coordinator in the PIFS PMU. Technical priorities, work planning and expected outputs will be agreed with NRBT, PIFS and the World Bank payments team. Coordination will also involve the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist and Tonga Country Coordinator as relevant.
Monthly timesheets and short monthly activity notes will be submitted to the NRBT and the PIFS PMU confirming the principal activities undertaken. The notes will record days worked, in-country and remote inputs, meetings, outputs, implementation issues, decisions required and activities planned for the following month.
The Expert will update the action tracker at least monthly and submit quarterly progress notes against the agreed work plan. Technical outputs will be shared with NRBT and PIFS, with World Bank review or no-objection obtained where required under the project arrangements.
Institutional Arrangements
This is a time-based individual consultant assignment contracted by PIFS through the PMU under the Pacific Strengthening CBR Project. PIFS will contract the independent individual consultant through the PMU for the benefit of NRBT. The proposed term is up to 12 months and up to 240 working days, providing for a full-time level of input. This workload does not establish a requirement for continuous residence in Tonga.
The current planning assumption is that 50-60 percent of input days will be delivered in Tonga, working directly with NRBT in Nuku'alofa, with remote inputs used for document preparation, follow-up and coordination. NRBT must confirm whether this meets its requirements or whether a fully resident expert is required. The agreed arrangement and related budget must be settled before recruitment and stated consistently in the advertisement and contract.
NRBT will facilitate access to relevant documents, designated staff and industry participants. Office space and meeting facilities may be provided by NRBT for in-country inputs and by PIFS for agreed inputs in Suva, subject to availability. The Expert will maintain secure records and comply with confidentiality requirements.
Continuation or extension will be subject to performance, project needs, budget availability, procurement plan arrangements and applicable approvals. Performance reviews will assess the quality and timeliness of advisory support, counterpart engagement and knowledge transfer.
Performance Indicators
Performance assessment will focus on inputs, the quality of working products, implementation support and knowledge transfer within the agreed time-based work plan. The Expert will be assessed on the following:
Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
The Expert will comply with NRBT’s statutory requirements, including all applicable confidentiality, secrecy, data protection and information-protection obligations, as well as relevant PIFS and World Bank policies and rules on anti-corruption, prevention of fraudulent practices, conflicts of interest and confidentiality. Sensitive information obtained during the assignment will be kept confidential and handled only for the purposes of the assignment. Findings, data, reports and recommendations must not be published or disclosed without prior written consent from NRBT and PIFS, and World Bank clearance where required.
Draft reports and other documents will be reviewed and cleared through the agreed NRBT, PIFS and World Bank arrangements before final issue. A non-disclosure agreement may be signed and attached to the contract. Documents and data will be stored, transmitted and handled securely in accordance with NRBT’s applicable statutory and information-protection requirements and the contractual provisions of the assignment, and transferred to the designated counterparts at handover.
Actual or potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed before contract signature and throughout the assignment. The Expert must not participate in downstream procurement where this would create a conflict under the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations or Project Operations Manual.
Evaluation Requirements
Mandatory Criteria
Mandatory Criteria | Description | Evaluation |
Education | A Master's degree or equivalent qualification in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration or a related field. | Pass or Fail |
Experience | At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience with a central bank, banking regulator, monetary authority or similar financial-sector authority, including payment system operations, oversight, regulation or related functions. Candidates must have held a department-head or equivalent senior role and demonstrate relevant advisory or implementation experience. | Pass or Fail |
Desirable Qualifications
These criteria are desirable qualifications that will be considered in confirming the suitability of the proposed consultant and documenting the direct selection justification. Candidates who meet the mandatory criteria will be ranked out of 100 points based on the scoring criteria above. The evaluation committee may interview the highest-ranked candidates where clarification is required or where candidates are closely ranked.
# | Evaluated Criteria | Points |
1 | Knowledge of the economic and financial environment in the Pacific, small island states or other small and capacity-constrained jurisdictions. | 20 |
2 | Experience advising central banks or financial-sector authorities on National Payments Strategy implementation, payment system modernization, operations, oversight, regulation or infrastructure implementation. | 25 |
3 | Experience with digital financial services, non-bank payment service providers, remittances, cross-border payments, financial inclusion, consumer protection, payments data or public-sector payments. | 15 |
4 | Ability to prepare practical implementation plans, technical notes, procedures, reporting templates and training materials, and to provide mentoring and knowledge transfer. | 20 |
5 | Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assignments involving financial-sector authorities, industry and development partners. Prior experience supporting regional initiatives, payment harmonization or cross-border arrangements is desirable. | 20 |
Total | 100 |
Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
Selection Method
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PHILIPPINES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION (PSAT) PROGRAM AND THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TASAT) IN THE PHILIPPINES PROJECT INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AGENCY (IVA)
1. The Government of the Philippines (GoP) has received a Grant from the World Bank toward the cost of Hiring of Consultancy Firm (Independent Verification Agent) for Data Collection and Verification of Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) Program’s Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to One Hundred Sixteen Million Pesos (116,000,000.00) payments under the contract for DASBAC 2026-09-001.
2. The Department of Agriculture Philippines Sustainable Agriculture Transformation and Technical Assistance for Sustainable Agriculture Transformation Project Management Office (DA PSAT & TASAT PMO) now calls for the submission of short-listing documents for the Hiring of Consultancy Firm (Independent Verification Agent) for Data Collection and Verification of Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) Program’s Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs) using the Quality Based Selection (QBS) Selection. Short-listing documents of interested consultants must be duly received by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat on or before 2:00 pm October 9, 2026 at DA PSAT & TASAT Project Management office. Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion.
3. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from 2nd Floor, DA New Building PSAT and TASAT PMO Procurement Unit, Office of the Interim Procurement Management Office, Department of Agriculture, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
4. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on October 15, 2026 from the given address below upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (50,000.00).
It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that Bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.
5. The BAC shall draw up the short-list of consultants from those who have submitted Expression of Interest, including the short-listing documents, and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the Harmonized World Bank’s Procurement Guidelines and provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 12009, otherwise known as the “New Government Procurement Act,” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The short-list shall consist of five (5), which should not be fewer than three (3) but not more than seven (7) prospective bidders; in case of one (1) or less than the required number apply for eligibility and short-listing, and/or the minimum score required in the short-listing, the BAC shall consider the same who will be entitled to submit bids manually. The criteria and rating system for short-listing is attached as Annex 1.
Bidding of this will be conducted through Quality Based Selection (QBS) as specified in the Harmonized World Bank Procurement Guidelines and Project Operations Manual.
In addition, DA PSAT and TASAT PMO bidding is open to all interested bidders, whether local or foreign, subject to the conditions for eligibility provided in the IRR.
6. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with relevant procedures for competitive selection as specified in the IRR with some amendments, as stated in these bidding documents and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the applicable guidelines of the Harmonized World Bank’s Procurement Guidelines and provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 12009, otherwise known as the “New Government Procurement Act,” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) as applicable.
7. The Procuring Entity shall evaluate bids to determine the Highest Rated Bid using the Quality Based Selection. The criteria and rating system for the evaluation of bids shall be provided in the Instructions to Bidders.
8. Short-Listing Documents must be received by the Procuring Entity’s BAC at the address indicated in the Request for Expression of Interest on or before the date and time indicated in the SDS.
9. The contract shall be completed within five (5) years.
10. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 16.
11. The certification as to the current workload relative to capacity shall be made in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in relation to TPF 5 therein.
12. Only Shortlisted Bidders are allowed to purchase the Bidding Documents.
13. The Department of Agriculture Philippines Sustainable Agriculture Transformation and Technical Assistance for Sustainable Agriculture Transformation Project Management Office (DA PSAT & TASAT PMO) reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 70 of RA No. 12009 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
14. For further information, please refer to:
DA - PSAT and TASAT PMO
2nd Floor, New Building, Department of Agriculture
Central Office, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Email address: psat.tasat@da.gov.ph
Telephone number: 8928-8741 to 64 local 2848, 2847, 2137
TELMA C. TOLENTINO
Assistant Secretary for Finance
DA - PSAT and TASAT PMO SBAC Chairperson
17 September 2026
ANNEX 1
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA
The prospective Independent Verification Agency must comply with the following Shortlisting Criteria before being required to submit a Technical Proposal for Evaluation:
| Criteria | Qualification | Documentary Requirement | Pass/Fail |
| GENERAL EXPERIENCE | IVA must have at least eight (8) years of experience in providing similar consulting services in government and/or private project evaluation, rural and agricultural statistics or planning, policy and theoretical research, government agency surveys, social assessments, or related fields. | 1. DTI/CDA/SEC Registration and Articles of Incorporation These must show the company’s business/purpose and year of establishment. | |
SIMILAR COMPLETED CONTRACTS | 1. The IVA must have completed similar consulting services with project cost in the amount of twenty five percent (25%) of the Estimated Project Cost within the past ten (10) years. 2. The IVA must have completed similar consulting services in monitoring and evaluation of projects funded by international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and ADB). | 4. Notice of Award These must show the company’s Similar Completed Contracts, its nature, commercial value and year of completion. These projects must also show the firm’s capacity to collect and verify gender-disaggregated data, with experience in applying gender-sensitive verification approaches. | |
| INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND DATA MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES | The IVA must have access to data management software and IT infrastructure with demonstrated ability to carry out data processing and analysis. | 7. Technical profile of the firm’s data processing facilities, secure server infrastructure, and back-end database management system capabilities 8. List with proof of licenses for data collection and statistical software used | |
| ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND CAPABILITIES | All key personnel must meet the above mandated qualifications and participated in or independently completed similar consulting services in monitoring and evaluation of projects funded by international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and ADB). | 9. Organization Structure 10. Curriculum Vitae of each Key Personnel 11. Proof of employment (employment contracts/labor agreements) or signed Statements/Letters of Commitment from core key experts expressing willingness to undertake the assignment. | |
| NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST | The IVA must be a third party with no conflict of interest with any project implementation unit at any level – the firm shall have no financial or institutional interests that could conflict with its verification mandate. | 12. Sworn declaration that “the firm is an independent third party with no financial, institutional, or operational conflict of interest with any PSAT Project Implementation Unit at any level.” |
These requirements will be submitted with the Expression of Interest (EOI).
SPECIAL BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Special Order No. 734 series of 2026
Bid Bulletin No. 1
SUBJECT | : | REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PHILIPPINES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION (PSAT) PROGRAM AND THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TASAT) IN THE PHILIPPINES PROJECT INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AGENCY (IVA) |
DATE | : | SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 |
This Bid Bulletin is hereby issued to clarify, modify, or amend items in the Bid Documents and Terms of Reference, and shall thus form an integral part thereof.
For the information and guidance of all concerned.
(Original Signed)
TELMA C. TOLENTINO
Assistant Secretary for Finance
PSAT & TASAT SBAC Chairperson
REFERENCE/TOPIC | CURRENT PROVISION | PROSPECTIVE BIDDER’S CLARIFICATION | DA’S RESPONSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Request of Expression of Interest, Par. 2 Mode of Submission of Expression of Interest | x x x Short-listing documents of interested consultants must be duly received by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat x x x (emphasis supplied) | Kindly confirm whether the EOI/application documents may be submitted electronically via email or through an online portal, or whether physical submission of the documents is mandatory. | In order to ensure the timely recording of submissions, only physical submissions of the EOI and attachments to the BAC Secretariat will be acceptable. The BAC Secretariat will receive these documents at: 2nd Floor, DA New Building PSAT and TASAT PMO Procurement Unit, Office of the Interim Procurement Management Office, Department of Agriculture, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City |
2 | Request of Expression of Interest, Par. 3, 4 and 12 Availability of Bidding Documents and Payment of PHP 50,000: | Interested bidders may obtain further information from 2nd Floor, DA New Building PSAT and TASAT PMO Procurement Unit, Office of the Interim Procurement Management Office, Department of Agriculture, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on September 30, 2026 from the given address below upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (50,000.00). Only Shortlisted Bidders are allowed to purchase the Bidding Documents. | The notice states that a complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired upon payment of PHP 50,000, while the documents may also be downloaded free of charge from PhilGEPS and the Procuring Entity's website. However, we have been unable to locate the relevant documents on the indicated portals. We would therefore appreciate your guidance on where and how the complete bidding documents can be downloaded. Additionally, kindly confirm at which stage of the procurement process the PHP 50,000 fee is required to be paid. | As of date, prospective bidders are only required to submit their Expression of Interest with the required documents enumerated in Annex 1 of the REOI. The Bidding documents, the technical and financial forms, and fees will be paid only after shortlisting, and applicable only to shortlisted bidders issued with Request for Proposals. The documents and forms will be available after shortlisting. |
3 | Terms of Reference Eligibility of International Firms / Joint Venture | N/A | Kindly confirm whether an international consulting firm based in India is eligible to participate in this procurement process, either independently or in Joint Venture (JV) with a locally registered Philippine company. | International companies are allowed to participate, either as joint venture partner and individual bidder. So long as they meet the required shortlisting and evaluation criteria |
4 | Terms of Reference and Request for Expression of Interest Annex 1 Terms of Reference and Project Documents | N/A | We would be grateful if you could kindly share the Terms of Reference (TOR), Request for Expression of Interest/Bidding Documents, and any other relevant procurement documents for our review and preparation. | The Terms of Reference and REOI Annex 1 were posted with the REOI for Bidder’s Reference, nevertheless they are again herein attached for prospective bidders. |
5 | Postponement of Procurement Timelines | N/A | N/A | The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest and attachments enumerated in Annex A is postponed from: 2:00 PM, September 28, 2026 at 2nd Floor, DA New Building PSAT and TASAT PMO Procurement Unit, Office of the Interim Procurement Management Office, Department of Agriculture, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City To: 2:00 PM, October 12, 2026, at the same address above. Shortlisting and Request for Proposals will be accomplished and issued by October 19, 2026. The Public Bidding documents will be available on October 20, 2026 at the 2nd Floor, DA New Building PSAT and TASAT PMO Procurement Unit, Office of the Interim Procurement Management Office, Department of Agriculture, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City. |
6 | Request of Expression of Interest, Par. 1 Project Contract Number | The Government of the Philippines (GoP) has received a Grant from the World Bank toward the cost of Hiring of Consultancy Firm (Independent Verification Agent) for Data Collection and Verification of Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) Program’s Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to One Hundred Sixteen Million Pesos ( 116,000,000.00) payments under the contract for DASBAC 2026-09-001. | N/A | The Project Contract No. is amended to DASBAC 2026-09-001. |
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
for Services of Independent Verification Agent (IVA) for Verification of Achievement of the Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs) under the Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) Program
Background
Project Origin
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is the government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises. With support from the World Bank, the DA is implementing the Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) Program. PSAT is a five-year program (July 2026 to December 2030) that aims to improve productivity, diversification, climate resilience, and public resource use efficiency in the agrifood systems in the Philippines.
The DA will implement the PSAT program that will support achievement of the agriculture and fisheries sectors’ development objectives by providing budgetary assistance for five (5) years to existing and new department programs. It will incentivize DA performance by linking funding support to the accomplishment of the set of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) and its corresponding Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs). The promised additional funding will compel and enable the agency to accelerate its programs to meet established targets and deliver on its commitments.
The PSAT program is funded by the World Bank through a Program-for-Results Financing (PforR) Loan in the amount of One Billion US Dollars (1,000,000,000.00 USD). The PforR instrument is linked to the achievement of targets for a set of ten (10) DLIs and associated DLRs. There are a total of twenty (20) DLRs spread over five years. The disbursement will be contingent upon the
DA endorsing to DOF an acceptable Results Verification Report (RVR) and the DOF subsequently furnishing the RVR to the World Bank as satisfactory evidence that the relevant Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs) have been achieved and independently verified by the Independent Verification Agency (IVA). Therefore, verification of these results is an integral part of the Program given the nature of the instrument.
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to appoint an administratively, technically, and financially autonomous Independent Verification Agency (IVA) to undertake verification of the achievements of the DLRs. The appointed agency will verify the achievement of the DLRs as per the methods outlined in the ToR and submit the verification reports to the Project Management Office (PMO) and the World Bank.
The PSAT Loan Agreement signed with the World Bank on April 2026, and Project Appraisal Document (PAD) establishes a monitorable and verifiable Disbursement-Linked Indicator System, where the completion status of the pre-identified DLIs through verified DLRs is directly linked to loan disbursement.
Therefore, the Project Management Office (PMO) intends to procure an Independent Verification Agency (IVA) to facilitate this aforementioned Disbursement-Linked Indicator System
The PSAT activities are organized around three result areas that contribute to the achievement of the Program Development Objective of improving productivity, diversification, climate resilience and public resource use efficiency in the agrifood systems in the Philippines:
The objectives of this consultancy assignment are to:
These reports will be reviewed by the DA. Subsequently, the DA will submit to the DOF an acceptable RVR for the World Bank’s review as part of the requirements for processing PSAT Loan disbursements.
Scope of Work
The Procurement of the Independent Verification Agent will follow the World Bank Procurement Guidelines harmonized with the Philippines’ domestic consulting service procurement guidelines and approach through a Quality Based Selection (QBS).
The World Bank's Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and Loan Agreement (LA) for PSAT outlines the following DLIs and DLRs with its relevant Loan Disbursement schedule (See Annex A).
The independent verification agency must use the PAD and LA as the primary references to ensure the method of verification of the DLIs and DLRs as well as ensuring that the conduct of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the project are in line with the Project Design and the Verification Protocols.
The verification agency shall verify the accomplishment of the above-mentioned DLR Items. Verification will take place against a verification framework and frequency, described in detail in the Verification Protocol (See Annex B).
The detailed scope of work of the Independent Verification Agency (IVA) will cover the following:
These reports must include the work conducted, data sources and analysis, verification process and methods, assessment criteria, indicator achievement status, and conclusions.
Functions of the PSAT-TASAT PMO and IVA
Responsibilities of the PSAT PMO.
The PMO is responsible for:
Responsibilities of the IVA.
The IVA is responsible for
The IVA shall seek advice from the PMO when uncertain about the responsibilities and requirements.
Deliverables, timeline, and payment schedules
A locally registered and specialized firm with relevant experience, resources and personnel will be procured for the estimated cost of One Hundred Sixteen Million Pesos (116,000,000.00) as the verification agency for DLIs and DLRs during the entire project implementation period CY 2026-2030.
The total budget allocated covers all expenses, including applicable taxes, consultant fees, enumerator costs, site visits, and logistical requirements. For transparency and simplicity, all costs, such as personnel, materials, travel, and other project-related expenses, have been consolidated into a lump sum price, adhering to the terms outlined in the contract.
Payments will be based on the submission of specific outputs, duly accepted and found satisfactory by the DA, in accordance with the terms outlined in the contract, TOR, Inception Report, and any other pertinent agreements documented during meetings. The Consulting Firm or IVA is mandated to provide the DA with both hard and soft (via email) copies of the reports, including data files, at least one week before the designated deadline for approval acceptance. Each deliverable will undergo a rigorous review, assessing alignment with the agreed-upon content to ensure quality of each report.
It is crucial to note that the DA shall possess and retain the intellectual property rights of all the reports and data files generated by the activities, and all data is confidential, not to be released to third parties without written approval.
In the event of failure to deliver any or all of the Services within the specified period, the Procuring Entity reserves the right to deduct liquidated damages from the contract price, equivalent to the price of the unperformed portion of the Services for each day of delay based on the approved schedule. The delay is tracked from the Intended Completion Date (stipulated in the contract plus any formally approved Extension of Time). This deduction shall be in the form of liquidated damages which shall be 1/10 of 1% (0.1%) of the value of the unperformed or delayed services per day. The Procuring Entity can terminate the contract, and forfeit the performance security, once the maximum amount of liquidated damages (10% of the value of the contract) is reached.
Payment disbursement will follow the schedule outlined below.
Deliverable | Description | Frequency/ Timeline | Payment Schedule in (%) |
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Inception report and Prior Results Report | The report will include (i) team composition and quality assurance protocol of IVA, (ii) responsibilities of each team member, and (iii) a verification action plan for each year including detailed modalities (i.e., survey methodology, staffing and verification arrangements) for DLIs/ DLRs based on the agreed protocol; and the confidentiality clause (see Annex B). The inception report will also cover names of sites and offices that would be visited, agreed days and dates for each visit, details of the field survey to be carried out by the IVA, coordination and logistics arrangements needed by IVA and output formats for each site visit that will go in the IVA’s verification report. Further, it shall include a report on the conduct of training on the indicator system verification with the PMO. The PMO will share the inception report with the World Bank for review and comment. A Prior Results Report must also be submitted within the same timeline as the inception report. This Prior Results Report shall verify DLRs tagged under “Prior Results”, or those that could be accomplished before loan effectiveness, see Annex C. | Four (4) weeks after signing of MoU/ Contract | 10% Any DLRs included in the Prior Results Report shall entitle the IVA to payment beyond 10% in accordance to the payment scheme for Results verification report (RVR) |
Results verification report (RVR) | The IVA would be required to carry out verification against each DLRs annually, semi-annually, quarterly as determined by the PMO during implementation. For Year 1, the IVA is required to carry out verification against DLRs included in the “Prior Results” but not yet verified in the initial Prior Results Report. RVRs will include (i) an executive summary of key findings, including a table showing, for each DLR reviewed, the target, achievement reported by PMO, verification outcome (achieved, not achieved, partially achieved, the extent to which achieved); (ii) summary of progress for each DLR indicating the comparison of achievement against annual targets; (iii) recommendations to PMO on pending steps required for unmet DLRs/ partially achieved DLRs; (iv) outline of methodologies used for verification and analysis of data and the process documentation; (v) summary statistics for verification including tables, figures and related written analysis; (vi) annexes/attachments (e.g., associated survey reports, expert reports, data collection tools, and complete, cleaned data). The RVR would be prepared and submitted to the PMO for approval. The approved RVR will be submitted to the World Bank through the DOF for review, as a requirement for loan disbursement. Further, all RVR data should be available to the database system that is designed and set up by the IVA as a back-end data processing system. | Twice each year at the time mutually agreed with PMO. | 80% Disbursed based on percentage share in Loan Proceeds of Verified DLR vis a vis Total Loan Proceeds of DLRs covered by this TOR. |
Assignment Completion Report | This will be a consolidated report at the end of the Program that will provide verification for all the achievements throughout the program period, inclusive of the lessons learned and recommendations. | One month before PSAT program completion date | 10% |
Experience and Qualifications Requirements for the Independent Verification Agency (IVA)
PSAT is funded through a Program-for-Results Financing (PforR) Loan. Under this lending instrument the World Bank disburses funds directly to Government of the Philippines contingent upon meeting the agreed result areas (RAs) which will be assessed using Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) and verified through the Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). DLIs are the framework/ indicators and DLRs are the specific targets/achievements within that framework.
As such, a Verification Agent is warranted to conduct surveys for the verification of select agriculture and institutional related performance results such as the yield of rice production, income of rice farmers and production performance of selected high value crops among other statistics.
The Consultancy Firm or Evaluation Team will be selected through the Quality Based Selection (QBS) process.
The Independent Verification Agency (IVA) must provide consulting service contracts and Certificate of Completion as reference attachments. The IVA must submit proof of employment for the project team members, including employment contracts, labor service agreements, or proof of willingness to undertake the project. Additionally, the IVA must provide documents demonstrating the project team members’ roles in similar projects, including: work content descriptions, project approval certificates, copies of work outcomes.
The IVA could be any locally registered and specialized firm having the following experience and qualifications:
Project Team Member | Project Role and Tasks | Experience Required |
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Team Leader |
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Agriculture Economist and Co-team Leader |
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Agriculture Specialist |
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Monitoring and Evaluation Expert |
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Survey and Data Management Specialist |
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Data analyst |
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The service provider will also provide Data Enumerators and field coordinators who shall be tasked to:
There is no mandatory number of Data Enumerators and field coordinators, their number and additional function shall be included in the prospective service provider’s technical proposal, and shall be graded accordingly.
6. Shortlisting Criteria
The prospective Independent Verification Agency must comply with the following Shortlisting Criteria before being required to submit a Technical Proposal for Evaluation:
Criteria | Qualification | Documentary Requirement | Pass/Fail |
General Experience | IVA must have at least eight (8) years of experience in providing similar consulting services in government and/or private project evaluation, rural and agricultural statistics or planning, policy and theoretical research, government agency surveys, social assessments, or related fields |
These must show the company’s business/ purpose and year of Establishment | |
Similar Completed Contracts |
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These must show the company’s Similar Completed Contracts, its nature, commercial value and year of completion. These projects must also show the firm’s capacity to collect and verify gender-disaggregated data, with experience in applying gender-sensitive verification approaches | |
Information Infrastructure and Data Management Capabilities | The IVA must have access to data management software and IT infrastructure with demonstrated ability to carry out data processing and analysis. |
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Organization Structure and Capabilities | All key personnel must meet the above mandated qualifications and participated in or independently completed similar consulting services in monitoring and evaluation of projects funded by international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and ADB) |
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No Conflict of Interest | The IVA must be a third party with no conflict of interest with any project implementation unit at any level- the firm shall have no financial or institutional interests that could conflict with its verification mandate |
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These requirements will be submitted with the Expression of Interest (EOI).
7. Evaluation Criteria
Upon being shortlisted, the Independent Verification Agency must provide all documentary requirements stated above (shortlisting requirements) and the following documents (Technical Proposal):
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Criteria | Evaluation Criteria | Maximum Points |
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General Experience | If years of experience in industry is > 8 years but equal to or less than 12 years 5 Points If years of experience in industry is > 12 years 8 Points | 8 Points |
Similar Completed Contracts | If similar completed contract is > Php 29,000,000 (25% of the Php 116M estimated cost) pesos but equal to or less than Php 58,000,000: 5 Points If similar completed contract is > Php 58,000,000 10 Points If similar completed contracts presents:
Add 3 Points
Add 3 Points
Add 2 Points
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Methodology, Workplan and Timeline | If the following are present:
Add 15 Points.
Add 10 Points.
Add 5 Points. | 30 Points |
IT Infrastructure and Data Management Capabilities | If the following are present:
Add 6 Points. Documented proof of active licenses for required data collection and statistical software: Add 4 Points | 10 Points |
Organization Structure and Personnel Capabilities | If the following are present:
20 Points.
Add 5 Points.
Add 5 Points. | 30 Points |
Other Additional Relevant Credentials |
Add 2 Points | 2 points |
8. Subcontracting and Joint Venture
In case the Prospective IVA is a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture Agreement must be submitted as a Shortlisting Requirement. The Joint Venture Partners will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of RA 12009.
Subcontracting for this procurement is not allowed.
9. Breach of Contract
The procuring entity may suspend or terminate the Contract in case of fraud, gross negligence and inordinate delay in the implementation of the agreed timeline of activities by written notice of said suspension or termination.
In case of suspension, this shall be immediately effective upon issuance of notice of suspension until lifted by the resolution erring fraud, gross negligence or inordinate delay.
On the other hand, if termination shall be imposed, the procuring entity may terminate the Contract should the submitted Reports fail to meet or comply with the requirements stated above.
The termination shall take effect thirty (30) calendar days after notice of suspension or notice of non-compliance to submitted Report’s requirements, if there is no resolution to the non-compliance, erring fraud, gross negligence or inordinate delay acceptable to the aggrieved party within the period above provided.
10. Supervision and Management
The verification agency is responsible for timely communication with the DA, PMO and the World Bank regarding project-related matters and must comply with their supervision and oversight. The PMO will provide the necessary conditions to facilitate the execution of tasks for the consulting experts. The verification agency must also cooperate with the PMO to complete the World Bank’s requirements related to DLIs and DLRs verification and monitoring & evaluation.
11. Confidentiality Statement
All data and information received for the purpose of this assignment are to be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with the execution of this TOR. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of this TOR are assigned to the Philippines Government represented by the DA. The contents of written materials obtained and used in this assignment may not be disclosed to any third parties without the expressed advance written authorization of the DA.
12. Attachments:
Prepared by: |
| MARIA CLAVELIA O. DOMINGO PSAT & TASAT PMO Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit Head |
Noted by: |
ARNEL V. DE MESA, CESO III Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns and ODA PSAT & TASAT PMO Project Director |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
Country: Ethiopia
Name of Project: The Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063 Project
Grant No: P180117
Assignment Title: Individual Consultant to Support SAP FICO ABAP Enhancements
Reference No. ET-AUC-564016-CS-INDV
The African Union Commission has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of The Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063 Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include; Efficient DSA calculation process thereby reducing the risks resulting from human errors; Timely retirements of imprests and Accurate Financial statements generated from SAP without any manual intervention by users.Efficient fund availability approval process. Specific tasks include:
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest.
The African Union Commission now invites eligible individuals (“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:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science /Engineering or related discipline
Certification and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Core Technical Skills (ABAP Development)
Workflow Development Skills
Web Dynpro for ABAP Skills
Additional Technical Competencies
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” July 2016, revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 22 October 2026
African Union Commission,
Attn: Head of Supply Chain Management Division
Building C, 3rd Floor,
P.O Box 3243, Roosevelt Street
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305
Fax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
E-mails: tender@africanunion.org
TERMS OF REFERENCE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
SAP FICO ABAP ENHANCEMENTS
1. Introduction.. 5
2. Project Background.. 5
3. AU CURRENT PAINS AND GAPS. 7
4. MERITS OF IMPLEMENTING REQUIRED FUNCTIONALITY.. 7
5. OBJECTIVE OF THE SERVICE. 7
6. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TASKS. 7
7. DELIVERABLES FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. 8
8. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS. 9
9. EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA.. 10
10. TIMEFRAME AND SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES. 11
11. CLIENT INPUT AND REPORTING.. 12
12. Down Payments. 13
The African Union (AU) was established as a unique Pan African continental body, charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The African Union Commission (AUC) is the secretariat of the AU, which is the key organ playing a central role in the day-to-day management of the AU. Amongst other mandates, the AUC represents the Union and defends its interests; elaborates draft common positions of the Union; prepares strategic plans and studies for the consideration of the Executive Council; elaborates, promotes, coordinates and harmonizes the programmes and policies of the Union with those of the Regional Economic Commissions (RECs) and ensures the mainstreaming of gender in all programmes and activities of the Union.
In 2008, AUC embarked on automation project and selected the SAP software to bring efficiency, transparency and accountability in business processes and information management. The project went live at the AUC in 2009, and with addition of several modules over the years, the system has since been rolled out to over 45 ROs/LOs and 8 Organs.
Currently, AUC runs SAP ERP ECC 6, Enhancement Package Level 7 (EHP7) system having implemented the following key modules;
The diagram below depicts the current SAP landscape alongside AUC’s vision by 2026/2027.
Despite the numerous strides made with the implementation of the modules above, the current system has some gaps and challenges in terms of system utility, process integration, data issues, reporting and inflexibility to some needs of the organization. In cognizance of these gaps and in seeking to fully leverage the use of SAP within the Commission, there is therefore need to enhance/upgrade the ERP to a more robust system that will better meet the current and future needs.
To date, the approach to automation at the AUC has focused on the implementation of point solutions that do not adequately address the present needs of AU Business Units, ROs and Policy Organs as a whole. The solutions provided have essentially automated the existing manual processes rather than follow best practices. Lack of funds to adopt new SAP technologies has led to heavy customization of processes such as travel, financial management and reporting thus restricting the value that SAP can provide. Further, inadequate capacity building has rendered the ERP unit as a fire-fighter on day-to-day business support rather than the unit focusing on innovation to provide new solutions. There is great potential to maximize utility of SAP through varied and targeted training of both business users and the ERP team members.
The AU has deployed the SAP Travel Management Module without the DSA calculation component resulting in DSA being manually calculated by excel by the respective payment processing Division of the Directorate of Finance. The same also affects the imprest retirement process. SAP users are not able to generate financial statements from SAP system. SAP users want the budget execution report to be reviewed and enhanced. SAP users are creating manual reports in excel. Fund availability is being done manually by all Departments.
The objective of the assignment is to implement the functionality (Section 4) mentioned above. To achieve the stated objective, AUC wishes to engage the services of a consultant to work with the Commission to develop and implement the required functionality.
The expected scope of services and tasks will be as follows: -
The deliverables for this engagement will include:
8.1 Education
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science /Engineering or related discipline
8.2 Certification and Experience
The candidate must provide a detailed CV that clearly outlines:
The duration of the assignment is approximated to be 4 (Four) Months
Item | Description of Deliverables |
1 | Requirements Gathering
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The Consultants / individual Consultant should report to the Head, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Unit and should closely collaborate with the designated responsible staff.
On the other hand, the African Union will be responsible and make an endeavour to support the project by participating to fulfil the following:
The Consultants / individual Consultant will be paid upon submission of deliverables.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility Project
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.:_GFPP Grant No. TF0C9072
Assignment Title: Grid Modernization and Submarine Cable Interconnection Study
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): KN-MPIEU-528498-CS-CDS
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility – SOP2, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include a study that shall explicitly address the climate and disaster-risk vulnerabilities typical of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including hurricane and cyclone resilience of grid and submarine cable infrastructure, seismic and volcanic hazard exposure characteristic of the Lesser Antilles, and regional energy-security cooperation.
The assignment will be for a duration of 10 months and shall deliver a technically robust, investment-ready roadmap for modernizing the electrical grids of Saint Kitts and Nevis and interconnecting them via submarine cable, enabling full integration of renewable energy — including the proposed 30–50 MW geothermal plant, utility-scale solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) — into a resilient, climate-responsive grid. Specific objectives include:
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment
are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure et. al. 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:
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” February 2025, 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:
Unfair Competitive Advantage
3.17 Fairness and transparency in the selection process require that Consultants or their affiliates, competing for a Consulting assignment do not derive a competitive advantage from having provided Consulting Services related to it. To that end, the Borrower shall make available to all short-listed Consultants, together with the request for proposals document, all information that would give a Consultant a competitive advantage.
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 Consultant Qualification Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
This EOI can be found on the following websites:
https://mopieudt.gov.kn/study
https://www.sknis@gov.kn
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours.
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 22nd October, 2026.
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities
Attn: Shaniqua Carey-Brown
Rams Commercial Complex
Camps
St. Kitts
Tel: 1-869-467-1488
E-mail: Shaniqua.carey-brown@gov.kn
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Grid Modernization and Submarine Cable Interconnection Study
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Financed under the World Bank Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (RREIIF) and the Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP)
1. Background and Context 1
1.1 Country and Sector Context............................................................ 1
1.2 Policy Framework and Rationale.................................................... 1
1.3 SIDS Climate and Disaster-Risk Context......................................... 1
2. Objectives.............................................................................................. 1
2.1 Main Study Goals............................................................................. 1
2.2 Key Expected Outcomes.................................................................. 1
2.3 Intended Users and Stakeholders................................................... 1
3. Scope of Services................................................................................... 1
3.1 Grid Modernization — Saint Kitts and Nevis.................................. 1
3.2 Submarine Cable Interconnection.................................................. 1
3.2.1 Technology and Voltage Selection........................................... 1
3.2.2 Route Selection, Marine Survey and Geohazard Screening.... 1
3.2.3 Cable Design, Redundancy and Protection.............................. 1
3.2.4 Existing Infrastructure, Crossings and Third-Party Interests.. 1
3.2.5 Landing-Point Substations........................................................ 1
3.3 Terrestrial Cable and Transmission Works..................................... 1
3.4 Integration Readiness Analysis....................................................... 1
3.5 Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.......... 1
3.6 Economic Analysis, Risk Management and Digital Tools............... 1
3.7 Independent Design Review (Owner's Engineer Function)........... 1
3.8 Procurement and Capacity Building............................................... 1
3.9 Implementation Readiness and Transition Planning..................... 1
4. Deliverables and Reporting.................................................................. 1
4.1 Deliverables Matrix......................................................................... 1
4.2 Reporting Format Requirements.................................................... 1
5. Team Composition and Expert Requirements..................................... 1
6. Project Timeline and Reporting Protocols........................................... 1
6.1 Timeline (10 Months)...................................................................... 1
Phase 1: Project Initiation (Months 1–2).......................................... 1
Phase 2: Assessment and Analysis (Months 3–5) 1
Phase 3: Detailed Studies and Design (Months 6–8)........................ 1
Phase 4: Finalization and Reporting (Months 9–10)........................ 1
6.2 Stage-Gated Reporting Protocol..................................................... 1
7. Budget and Payment Schedule............................................................. 1
Progress-Based Payment Structure...................................................... 1
Key Assumptions................................................................................... 1
8. Evaluation Criteria................................................................................ 1
9. Reference Standards and Appendices................................................. 1
9.1 World Bank and International Standards....................................... 1
9.2 Appendices and Supporting Documentation................................. 1
1. Background and Context
1.1 Country and Sector Context
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis operates two independent electrical systems: Saint Kitts (SKELEC), with approximately 53 MW of installed generating capacity and 30 MW peak demand, and Nevis (NEVLEC), with approximately 19.3 MW of installed capacity and 11.5 MW peak demand. Both systems experience high losses — approximately 8.85 % in St. Kitts and 8.8% in Nevis — and remain heavily dependent on diesel generation, resulting in elevated electricity costs, exposure to fuel-price volatility, and constrained capacity to absorb variable renewable energy.
1.2 Policy Framework and Rationale
Anchored in the Revised National Energy Policy and the Federation's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the Government is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030 and reducing economy-wide CO emissions by 61% relative to 2010 levels, drawing substantially on Nevis's geothermal potential together with utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage.
Realizing these targets requires comprehensive grid modernization on both islands, a submarine cable interconnection linking the two systems, and integration of the proposed 30–50 MW Nevis geothermal plant. This assignment is financed under the World Bank's Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (RREIIF) and the Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP), and builds on prior feasibility studies and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) commissioned by SKELEC, NEVLEC, Ministry of Sustainability, and the Energy Unit, as well as regional frameworks such as the OECS Decade for Sustainable Energy and the CARICOM Energy Policy.
1.3 SIDS Climate and Disaster-Risk Context
The Study shall explicitly address the climate and disaster-risk vulnerabilities typical of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including hurricane and cyclone resilience of grid and submarine cable infrastructure, seismic and volcanic hazard exposure characteristic of the Lesser Antilles, and regional energy-security cooperation.
2. Objectives
2.1 Main Study Goals
The assignment will deliver a technically robust, investment-ready roadmap for modernizing the electrical grids of Saint Kitts and Nevis and interconnecting them via submarine cable, enabling full integration of renewable energy — including the proposed 30–50 MW geothermal plant, utility-scale solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) — into a resilient, climate-responsive grid. Specific objectives include:
2.2 Key Expected Outcomes
2.3 Intended Users and Stakeholders
3. Scope of Services
The scope is organized into clearly separated packages of work, consistent with international practice for terrestrial and subsea interconnector studies: desktop review, route/technology assessment, geophysical and geotechnical investigation, environmental and social screening, engineering design, cost estimation, procurement support, and implementation planning. The land-based (terrestrial) and marine (subsea) elements of the interconnection are treated as distinct workstreams throughout, reflecting their different technical inputs, approval pathways, and risk profiles.
3.1 Grid Modernization — Saint Kitts and Nevis
3.2 Submarine Cable Interconnection
The following sub-sections set out the marine interconnection scope in the level of technical detail expected of a tender ready, internationally benchmarked TOR (consistent with practice on comparable World Bank-financed interconnectors, and close gaps identified through comparison against ICPC/CIGRE industry guidance.
3.2.1 Technology and Voltage Selection
The Consultant shall not assume the voltage level or transmission technology. Rather, the Consultant shall demonstrate, through a documented technical and economic comparison, the recommended choice of AC versus HVDC transmission and the associated voltage level for the ≈ 15–20 km strait crossing, considering:
3.2.2 Route Selection, Marine Survey and Geohazard Screening
Conduct marine geotechnical and bathymetric surveys of three candidate routes:
including shore-approach and beach-profile assessments and landing-point selection. Survey and screening work shall follow a staged approach — desktop screening, geophysical survey, then geotechnical confirmation — and shall meet the following minimum requirements so that competing bids are technically comparable:
3.2.3 Cable Design, Redundancy and Protection
Cable security and physical protection: the design basis shall address anchor-strike and third party-interference (including deliberate sabotage) risk mitigation, including burial depth as a protective measure, declaration of a cable protection zone, and provisions for route monitoring, consistent with the resilience objectives of the Study.
3.2.4 Existing Infrastructure, Crossings and Third-Party Interests
The Consultant shall carry out a survey of existing seabed and nearshore infrastructure and third-party interests along candidate routes, including:
3.2.5 Landing-Point Substations
Design a transmission ring topology linking major load centres and planned power-plant sites, with landing-point substations (St. Kitts: 69/11 kV; Nevis: 11/69 kV) featuring switching, control/protection, and SCADA integration. Prepare capital cost estimates, financial analysis (NPV, IRR, sensitivity), and a procurement strategy with technical specifications.
3.3 Terrestrial Cable and Transmission Works
The terrestrial component of the interconnection extends beyond the substation-to-landing-point interface and shall be scoped explicitly, covering:
3.4 Integration Readiness Analysis
3.5 Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Given the available budget under the Preparation Grant (Section 7), this activity is scoped as a preliminary, scoping-level ESIA rather than a full ESIA. Its purpose is to screen environmental and social risks, identify data gaps, and establish an ESMP framework sufficient to inform Project design and the subproject pipeline. A full ESIA meeting Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) requirements, including detailed field-based marine surveys where warranted, shall be completed under the Follow-on Legal Agreement once the Project scope and financing are confirmed. The Consultant shall clearly flag, within the Inception Report, which of the activities below are deliverable at preliminary/desk-based level within this budget, and which would require additional field survey budget to complete to full-ESIA standard.
3.6 Economic Analysis, Risk Management and Digital Tools
3.7 Independent Design Review (Owner's Engineer Function)
Prior to finalization of procurement specifications for the submarine cable and associated works, the technical design shall undergo an independent design review by a qualified party separate from the core design team, consistent with practice on comparable World Bank-financed interconnectors. The independent review shall cover:
The Consultant shall budget for and coordinate this review, incorporate review findings prior to submission of final procurement documents, and document the resolution of any review comments.
3.8 Procurement and Capacity Building
3.9 Implementation Readiness and Transition Planning
4. Deliverables and Reporting
All reports shall be submitted in digital and hard-copy formats using World Bank reporting templates, and shall include executive summaries, technical annexes, and GIS data files where applicable. Each deliverable is subject to Client review and, where required, World Bank no-objection, prior to acceptance.
4.1 Deliverables Matrix
Workstream | Deliverable | Due (Month) | Format |
Grid Modernization | Inception Report (methodology, risk register, work plan) | M1 | Report + PPT |
Grid Modernization | Grid Assessment Report (both islands) | M2 | Report |
Grid Modernization | Preliminary Design Report (incl. SCADA/control concepts) | M3 | Report |
Grid Modernization | Detailed Design Report and specifications | M5 | Report + drawings |
Grid Modernization | Implementation Plan | M5 | Report |
Geothermal Integration | Geothermal Integration Feasibility Report (transmission & substation concepts) | M5 | Report |
Submarine Interconnection | Technology/Voltage Selection Memorandum (Sec. 3.2.1) | M4 | Memo |
Submarine Interconnection | Marine Survey, Geohazard and Route Alternatives Report (Sec. 3.2.2) | M7 | Report + GIS |
Submarine Interconnection | Technical Design Report (cable, redundancy, protection, substations) | M7 | Report |
Submarine Interconnection | Crossing / Third-Party Infrastructure Report | M5 | Report |
Submarine Interconnection | Independent Design Review Report and Response (Sec. 3.7) | M7 | Report |
Submarine Interconnection | Economic Feasibility Report | M9 | Report |
Submarine Interconnection | Procurement Specifications | M10 | Bid documents |
Terrestrial Works | Terrestrial Corridor and Wayleave/Easement Report | M6 | Report + GIS |
Environmental & Social | Scoping Report | M2 | Report |
Environmental & Social | Baseline Studies Report | M5 | Report |
Environmental & Social | Impact Assessment Report (incl. EMF assessment) | M8 | Report |
Environmental & Social | Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) | M9 | Report |
Environmental & Social | Final ESIA Report | M10 | Report |
Project-Wide | Stakeholder Engagement Records and summary of consultations | M8 | Report |
Project-Wide | Capacity-Building Plan and training materials | M6 | Report |
Project-Wide | Presentation Materials — executive slide decks for government, World Bank, and community outreach | M1, M6, M 9–M10 | PPT / brochures |
Project-Wide | Implementation Readiness and Transition Plan (first-year action plan) | M9 | Report |
Project-Wide | Results Framework and Monitoring Dashboards (SMART indicators) | M9 | Report + dashboard |
Project-Wide | Final Report, Results Framework, and Knowledge-Transfer Package | M10 | Report |
4.2 Reporting Format Requirements
5. Team Composition and Expert Requirements
The Consultant shall assemble a multidisciplinary team of international and local experts, each with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and a demonstrated track record on World Bank or comparable development-partner–funded projects in small island power systems.
Role | Key Requirements |
Project Manager / Team Leader | 15+ yrs power systems & submarine cable projects; PE certification; Caribbean experience preferred |
Senior Power Systems Engineer | Grid planning/design, load-flow and stability analysis, renewable integration |
Transmission & Interconnection Engineer | Submarine/terrestrial transmission design, voltage selection, redundancy modelling |
Submarine Cable Specialist | HVAC/HVDC submarine cable design, marine installation, route selection, geohazard interpretation |
Substation Design Engineer | HV/MV substation design, protection & control, SCADA automation |
Senior Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist | ESIA/ESMP, World Bank ESF, climate adaptation |
Marine Biologist / Ecologist | Caribbean marine ecosystems, coral/seagrass, fish & marine-mammal assessment, EMF-sensitive species |
Social Development Specialist | Stakeholder engagement, gender & vulnerability analysis |
Economic / Financial Analyst | Cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling, AC/HVDC economic comparison |
Procurement Specialist | World Bank Standard Bidding Documents |
GIS / Remote Sensing Specialist | Survey mapping, siting analysis |
Legal / Regulatory Specialist | Permitting, wayleave/easement, and regulatory compliance |
Health and Safety Specialist | H&S protocols for field activities |
Local Engineering / Environmental Liaison | Local firm partnership, community liaison, permitting support |
6. Project Timeline and Reporting Protocols
6.1 Timeline (10 Months)
Phase 1: Project Initiation (Months 1–2)
Team mobilization, inception report and presentation, stakeholder mapping and initial consultations, data collection and baseline establishment, and marine-survey mobilization.
Phase 2: Assessment and Analysis (Months 3–5)
Grid infrastructure assessments for both islands, technology/voltage selection analysis, marine surveys and route/geohazard investigations, environmental and social baseline studies, preliminary technical designs, and initial stakeholder consultation workshops.
Phase 3: Detailed Studies and Design (Months 6–8)
Detailed engineering designs for all project components (including redundancy, protection, and crossing provisions), independent design review, impact assessments and mitigation/monitoring planning, economic and financial analysis, advanced stakeholder consultations, and draft report preparation.
Phase 4: Finalization and Reporting (Months 9–10)
Final reports, incorporation of independent review and stakeholder feedback, final presentation and handover, and capacity-building workshops.
6.2 Stage-Gated Reporting Protocol
All reports and presentations must follow World Bank reporting templates, include executive summaries, technical annexes, and GIS shapefiles, be submitted in digital and hard-copy formats, and incorporate stakeholder feedback prior to finalization. Reports shall undergo internal quality review before submission.
7. Budget and Payment Schedule
Total available budget for the technical study: USD 450,000. This reflects the USD 500,000 GFPP/RREIIF preparation grant (TF0C9072), less USD 50,000 reserved by the Client for project management and other Client-side activities (e.g., PIU/Activities Coordinator support, independent audit, and administrative costs) under the Grant Agreement. The allocation below is indicative; firms' technical and financial proposals will provide the basis for final negotiation and, if needed, scaling back of specific activities to remain within the available budget.
Activity | Estimated Cost (USD) |
1. Grid Modernization Study | 195,000 |
2. Submarine and Terrestrial Cable Interconnection Study (incl. route analysis, geohazard screening, redundancy analysis, economics, procurement specs) | 150,000 |
3. Preliminary Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (desk-based and scoping-level marine and terrestrial studies, EMF screening, social screening, stakeholder engagement, and ESMP framework; full ESIA to be completed under the Follow-on Legal Agreement) | 90,000 |
4. Independent Design Review | 15,000 |
Total | 450,000 |
Progress-Based Payment Structure
Disbursements shall be milestone-based, subject to formal acceptance of deliverables by the Client and, where required, World Bank no-objection, in accordance with World Bank fiduciary and anti-corruption provisions. Funds shall be allocated through a project-specific, auditable account, with payments linked to deliverable acceptance as follows:
Milestone | Payment |
Mobilization Advance (upon contract signing and inception) | 10% |
Acceptance of Inception Report | 15% |
Technical Assessment and Modernization Options Report | 15% |
Geothermal Integration Feasibility Report | 10% |
Interconnection Design, Redundancy Analysis and Transmission Planning Report | 10% |
Independent Design Review Sign-off | 5% |
Provisional Acceptance of ESIA and ESMP | 10% |
Procurement and Financial Planning Documents | 10% |
Final Report and Knowledge-Transfer Deliverables | 10% |
Completion of Dissemination and Closure Activities | 5% |
Each payment is contingent upon formal acceptance of deliverables and incorporation of required revisions at no additional cost; all invoices must include supporting documentation and comply with World Bank audit requirements.
Key Assumptions
8. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals shall be evaluated against the following weighted criteria. Indicative weightings are provided; final weightings shall be confirmed in the Request for Proposals in accordance with World Bank procurement guidelines.
Criterion | Description | Weight |
Technical Methodology | Quality, clarity, and technical soundness of the proposed approach to the technology/voltage selection, route and geohazard investigation, redundancy analysis, and ESIA scope | 30% |
Team Qualifications | Relevant qualifications and seniority of proposed experts against Section 5 requirements | 25% |
Relevant Cable Experience | Demonstrated firm and key-expert experience on comparable submarine/terrestrial interconnector projects, including marine survey, cable design, and independent review assignments | 25% |
Work Plan and Schedule | Realism and coherence of the proposed work plan against the Section 6 timeline and Section 4 deliverables matrix | 10% |
Local Presence / Partnership | Extent of local firm partnership and capacity-building approach | 10% |
9. Reference Standards and Appendices
9.1 World Bank and International Standards
All deliverables shall comply with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), including applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESS1–ESS10), and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines (EHSGs) for power transmission/distribution, renewable energy infrastructure, and construction/marine works.
Technical design and engineering studies shall reference the latest editions of IEC and IEEE standards for power systems, grid modernization, and protection; ICPC guidelines for subsea cable route selection, installation, environmental management, and crossing agreements; CIGRE guidance for submarine cable systems; and CDB/CARICOM regional standards — together with the Caribbean Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC) proposed under the prior GCF-financed study for climate-resilient and energy-efficient design of substations and associated facilities, -— all consistent with Saint Kitts and Nevis national legislation and regulatory codes. Reports shall follow World Bank reporting templates and undergo internal quality review prior to submission.
9.2 Appendices and Supporting Documentation
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES)
Preparation Advance No. IDA V3100
PROJECT ID: P172012
Subject: Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for Consulting Services for the Supervision of Ongoing Reconstruction of the Klay Hatchery and Supervision of Construction of the Commercial Fish Feed Mill at Klay Hatchery.
Reference No.: LR-NAFAA-573142-CS-CQS
Assignment Title: Consulting Services for the Supervision of Ongoing Reconstruction of the Klay Hatchery and Supervision of Construction of the Commercial Fish feed Mill at Klay Hatchery.
The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is implementing the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) with financing from the World Bank. The project aims to strengthen fisheries management, expand aquaculture production, and improve livelihoods in targeted fishing communities.
Under Component 3, NaFAA is rehabilitating the Klay Hatchery and constructing a Commercial Fish Feed Mill. To ensure effective delivery of both investments, NaFAA seeks a qualified consulting firm to supervise the ongoing hatchery reconstruction and the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of the feed mill and solar system. The assignment duration is five (5) months.
2.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective is to engage a qualified engineering consulting firm to provide effective, independent and technically rigorous supervision of the Klay Hatchery reconstruction works and the construction, installation and commissioning of the Commercial Fish Feed Mill at Klay Hatchery.
The specific objectives are to:
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The overall scope of services will include, but will not be limited to:
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in performing the Services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brief corporate profile: technical and managerial capability of the firm, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills and staff, etc.)
The shortlisting criteria includes the following qualifications:
4.0 CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS
Interested firms should:
Project Manager / Senior Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical / Feed Mill Process Engineer, Electrical Engineer/, Quality Control Engineer, Geodetic Survey Engineer, Environmental Officer, Health & Safety Officer, Social & Gender Officer, Clerk of Works/ Site Inspectors
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at www.nafaa.gov.lr and https://nafaa.gov.lr/projects/lsmmfp
The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.17 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/procurement-newframework .
5.0 SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Expressions of Interest must be submitted no later than Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM GMT to the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP), National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority, Monrovia, Liberia.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT.
Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP)
Attn: The Project Coordinator
Mesurado Pier, Freeport of Monrovia
Monrovia, Liberia
Tel: +231(0)886-532 901 / 0770-538 462
6.0 SELECTION METHOD
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualifications Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.
7.0 RECOMMENDED LENGTH OF EOI
The maximum recommended length of your Expression of Interest is ten (10) pages.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECSC)
Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings Project
Grant No.: IDA-E4140
Assignment Title: Investment-grade audits and detailed design of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems in Public Buildings and Facilities in Grenada, Saint Lucia and Guyana.
Reference No.: LC-OECS COMMISSION-554122-CS-QCBS
Participating Countries: Grenada, Saint Lucia and Guyana
The Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECSC) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings Project. The OECSC intends to apply part of the proceeds for Investment-grade audits and detailed design of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems in Public Buildings and Facilities in Grenada, Saint Lucia and Guyana.
The objective of this assignment is to conduct Investment Grade Audits (IGAs), compliant with ASHRAE Level 3 standards or equivalent, for selected public buildings in Grenada, Guyana, and Saint Lucia, in order to identify, evaluate, and prioritize Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems for implementation.
The assignment will support the preparation of investment-ready interventions for approximately 250 public buildings through:
The IGAs will be undertaken under a 2-year Framework Agreement, in the first instance, with distinct batches of buildings addressed under call-off assignments expected to last 6-8 months per batch.
The OECS Commission 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. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, and local and regional experience on similar assignments.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The shortlisting criteria are:
To obtain the maximum degree of comparison among Expressions of Interests (EOIs) and facilitate the evaluation process, the EOI should be a MAXIMUM of Thirty (30) pages and include the following information mentioned below:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers : Procurement in Investment Project Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services - Sixth Edition (English), February 2025 (‘Procurement Regulations’) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consulting Firms wishing to signify their interest in undertaking the prescribed services are to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) providing information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
Consultants must clearly indicate whether they intend to associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. 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.
Expressions of interest can be submitted via email to the first address and copied to the second address by October 12, 2026, at 16:00 hours Eastern Caribbean Time (EST). Email submissions should include the name and address of the Consultant and shall be clearly marked in the subject line as “Expression of Interest- Investment-grade audits and detailed design of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems in Public Buildings and Facilities in Grenada, Saint Lucia and Guyana.”
Further information can be obtained at the address below between 09:00 and 16:00 hours (Atlantic Standard Time) Monday to Friday.
Tehillah Bannis
Procurement Officer
Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States Commission
P.O. Box 179
Morne Fortune
Castries
St. Lucia
Tel: 1-758-455-6418
E-mail: procurementbids@oecs.int Copied to: shanna.emmanuel@oecs.int
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) based selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Sixth Edition, February 2025.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for this consultancy is provided below.
Terms of Reference
Investment-grade audits and detailed design of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems in Public Buildings and Facilities in Grenada, Saint Lucia and Guyana.
Introduction and Context
Despite the availability of indigenous renewable energy resources, many Caribbean nations continue to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels which has threatened energy security and led to high electricity prices. The vast majority of power generation capacity in countries such as Guyana, Saint Lucia, and Grenada, consists of heavy fuel oil and diesel-fired power plants. The reliance on expensive imported heavy fuel oil and diesel fuel, together with the inability to take advantage of economies of scale due to the small market sizes of individual island states, has resulted in extremely high electricity tariffs in these countries. The Governments of Grenada, Guyana and Saint Lucia have established policies and goals for transition to low carbon economies and transformation of their power sector supply mix to make use of indigenous renewable energy resources. In addition to National Energy Policies and Plans, these countries have also articulated national climate actions which speak clearly to the development of solar energy and increased energy efficiency as part of the national development.
The buildings sector is seen as an important untapped opportunity for sustainable energy in the Caribbean. Preliminary energy surveys of selected buildings in the named countries have indicated major benefits from investments in EE and distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. These interventions can reduce dependency on fossil fuels while cultivating a landscape of energy independence, lower electricity costs, decrease GHG emissions, enhance resilience of critical public services and increase occupancy comfort. The results from these energy surveys indicate that EE and RE investments are economically viable with preliminary indications of payback periods of less than 5 years.
The Governments of Grenada, Guyana and Saint Lucia have received financing from the World Bank (WB) toward the costs of the multi-country Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy Buildings Project (CEGEB Project).The CEGEB Project is designed to address common challenges in the energy sector that countries in the region face and will support investment in EE measures and RE systems, such as distributed solar PV systems installed on rooftops or in public spaces. The EE retrofits will include passive and active EE measures along with improvements in building-control systems. Passive EE measures will include energy-efficient windows, shading, wall and roof insulation, and cool surfaces. Active EE measures will include the replacement of existing inefficient building equipment and appliances, or installation of new energy efficient equipment and appliances, such as lighting systems, air-conditioning equipment, air handling systems, ceiling fans, and refrigerators or freezers using refrigerants with low or no global-warming potential (GWP), where appropriate. Improvements in control systems will include smart controls, sensors, and energy-management systems to meet EE objectives. The Project will also support the safe disposal of used equipment and materials.
Part of the financing from the CEGEB Project will be used to hire consulting firms (hereafter referred to as the Consultant) to undertake investment grade audits (IGAs), with minimum ASHRAE level 3 or equivalent standards in approximately two hundred and fifty (250) public buildings in Grenada, Guyana and Saint Lucia to prepare detailed designs, technical specifications, and bidding documents for EE measures (EEMs) and distributed solar PV systems (DPVs) for these buildings. The IGAs will be undertaken under a 2-year Framework Agreement, in the first instance, with distinct batches of buildings addressed under call-off assignments expected to last 6-8 months per batch.
Objectives of the assignment
The objective of this assignment is to conduct Investment Grade Audits (IGAs), compliant with ASHRAE Level 3 standards or equivalent, for selected public buildings in Grenada, Guyana, and Saint Lucia, in order to identify, evaluate, and prioritize Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems for implementation.
The assignment will support the preparation of investment-ready interventions for approximately 250 public buildings through:
The assignment shall also assess structural, operational, social and environmental conditions that may affect implementation of the proposed investments and recommend any required remediation measures.
The final list of buildings to be audited will be confirmed through Call-Off Contracts.
Scope of Work
The full scope of this assignment includes the identification, assessment, prioritization, and detailed design of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) and Distributed Photovoltaic (DPV) systems, together with preparation of the technical, financial, social, environmental, and procurement documentation required for implementation.
The Consultant shall prepare:
The OECS Commission and the National Project Implementing Units (PIUs) will facilitate coordination with the selected buildings’ administration and provide access to available documentation, including utility bills, preliminary energy surveys, and existing drawings.
The Consultant shall verify the completeness and accuracy of all available information through site visits and field assessments. Where drawings are unavailable or outdated, the Consultant shall prepare or update as-built drawings as necessary.
The Consultant shall report (providing update on identified challenges, risks and progress to date) to the OECS Commission and participate in biweekly coordination meetings with the OECS Commission, National PIUs, and the World Bank.
The Consultant shall perform the following 4 tasks to complete the assignment:
Task 1: Review of Existing Energy Audits & Surveys, and Inception Report
The Consultant shall review all existing energy surveys, preliminary audits, utility consumption data, and related documentation for the selected buildings. These assessments shall serve as reference material for the development of the IGAs but shall not replace the detailed analyses required under this assignment.
Based on the review, the Consultant shall develop the methodology and workplan for conducting the IGAs and associated technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
The Consultant shall:
Deliverables:
Inception Report and E&S Screening Report
The Inception Report shall include, but not be confined to:
Task 2: Site Assessments, Investment Grade Audits, and Identification and assessment of EEMs and DPV Systems
Site Visits and Data Collection
The Consultant shall conduct detailed site visits and consultations with facility managers, building operators, and users to collect all information necessary to complete the IGAs.
The Consultant shall undertake all measurements and inspections required to comply with ASHRAE Level 3 requirements, using appropriately calibrated instruments and equipment.
Consultants will be responsible, to arrange, calibrate and use their own (or rented) instruments and gauges for all electrical end use equipment and appliances as well as passive features of the buildings, including roof structure, strength etc. needed to locate DPV measures.
The following information shall be documented for each building, inter alia as required in ASHRAE Level 3 energy audit guidelines:
The Consultant shall also identify any structural or environmental remediation works required to enable implementation of the proposed measures.
Identification and Assessment of EEMs
Based on the analysis of the above information, the Consultant shall develop calibrated baseline energy models for each building using either actual and/or normative energy performance, as appropriate.
The actual baseline shall be used as the reference case where measured indoor environmental conditions meet applicable comfort standards and installed systems comply with applicable codes and regulations.
A normative baseline shall be developed and used where: (i) measured indoor temperatures or other indoor environmental conditions fall outside acceptable comfort ranges for normal occupancy; and/or (ii) installed active systems, equipment, or operating conditions do not comply with applicable regulations, codes, or minimum performance standards. In such cases, the normative baseline shall represent energy consumption under compliant operating conditions, assuming indoor comfort levels consistent with recognized standards and equipment performance in accordance with applicable regulations.
The calibrated energy model shall provide estimates of baseline energy consumption, whether actual or normative, disaggregated by energy use for cooling, preparation of sanitary hot water, indoor lighting, ventilation and other relevant energy uses.
The Consultant shall identify and evaluate technically feasible and cost-effective EEMs, including both passive and active measures, in accordance with applicable national (for Grenada, Guyana and Saint Lucia) and regional standards and regulations (including the CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Buildings Code, the OECS Building Code and EE Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and EE Labeling).
For each proposed EEM, the Consultant shall determine:
• projected energy and demand savings (kWh and kW);
• fuel savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions;
• investment and operating costs;
• implementation and maintenance requirements;
• payback period;
• internal rate of return (IRR);
• net present value (NPV); and
• associated co-benefits.
The investment costs of EEMs should be determined based, to the best extent possible, on preliminary quotes from contractors, vendors, and installers, or ESCOs .Cost estimates shall include all direct and indirect implementation costs, including remediation works, electrical upgrades, commissioning, disposal of waste materials, and associated civil works.
All HVAC-related recommendations shall prioritize low-GWP refrigerants in accordance with the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment requirements.
The Consultant shall provide a complete list of all EEMs considered and prepare a prioritization of recommended EEMs based on the methodology approved by the OECS Commission and the World Bank in Task 1.
The consultants shall provide a recommended investment package for each building which shall achieve the following minimum performance thresholds:
The Consultant shall also prepare a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan consistent with international best practice such as the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) or its equivalent. The M&V Plan shall specify for each EEM the parameters to be measured, the pre-implementation baseline values for these parameters, the post-implementation measurements, and the methodology for calculation of the achieved energy savings and making any needed adjustments for changes in any baseline parameters.
DPV System Assessment
The Consultant shall assess the technical feasibility of DPV systems for each building, including:
The assessment will be conducted through visual inspection, analysis of the existing data and roof specifications. Where roof information is insufficient, the Consultant may recommend Finite Element Analysis (FEA), subject to approval by the requesting country in consultation with the OECS Commission and the World Bank. Technical requirement for an FEA is provided in Annex 3. The consultant shall also propose the estimated price for undertaking a FEA of a typical building to be considered when a FEA is required and approved. The FEA cost shall not be used in the financial evaluation but shall be considered later in the project for the payment of each approved FEA.
The Consultant shall:
Deliverables
Detailed Task 2 Report, consisting of an Executive Summary and an agreed standardized template for building-level outputs, an excel sheet showing calculations/formulae used in deriving the recommended measures and associated slide deck, a separate section for each building, including:
Task 2 Report, including:
Task 3. Detailed design of EEMs and DPV, technical specifications, and bills of quantities
EEM
Following approval by the Countries of the proposed EEMs in Task 2, the Consultant shall prepare the detailed designs (including the appropriate architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings) technical specifications, bills of quantities and bidding documents for each EEM in each building.
The Consultant shall prepare:
• Architectural (plans, sections, facades, technical details of building envelope and layout), mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings;
• Design calculations;
• Technical specifications;
• Bills of quantities;
Remediation or structural correction plans (mold, pests, roof elements) if required;
• Implementation requirements; and
• bidding documentation inputs.
For technical requirements and specifications that will be linked to new materials or equipment not included in country- specific norms or standards, the Consultant shall follow relevant recognized international norms and codes. The technical design shall also take into account relevant regulations in the participating countries on health, environmental protection and safety, any existing environmental management plans for public buildings and facilities, and the environmental and social management framework for the project (ESMF) provided by the OECS Commission. The technical design documentation shall be certified by the Consultant according to relevant provisions in the Law on Construction of the respective country.
In case approval from local authorities/state expertise for the reconstruction/building retrofits in accordance with local legislation is needed, provide technical support in the approval process if required.
Deliverables
The Report shall specify the EEMs and related detailed design (including the appropriate architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings (in DWG and PDF formats) technical specifications, bills of quantities as needed for preparation of the bidding documents for each EEM.
DPV systems
Following approval by the countries of the proposed DPV systems in Task 2, the Consultant shall prepare the detailed designs (including the appropriate architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings) technical specifications, bills of quantities and bidding documents for each DPV in each building.
The Consultant shall undertake, at a minimum, the following activities:
Solar Resource Assessment and Energy Yield Modelling
System Capacity Assessment and Sizing
Determine the optimal AC system capacity for each site based on:
Site Assessment and Equipment Location Identification
Carport Assessment
Preliminary System Design
Economic, Financial and Environmental Analysis
Draft Feasibility Report
The report shall include the technical assessment, proposed system configurations, and the results of all economic, financial, and environmental analyses for review and approval.
Procurement and Tender Documentation
As the implementation contracts will be based on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) approach, the Consultant shall avoid over-specification of equipment and technologies. Technical specifications shall focus on minimum performance, energy generation, reliability, and delivery requirements while allowing bidders sufficient flexibility to propose compliant technical solutions.
Deliverables
Task 4: Identify environmental and social risks and prepare Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
The Consultant shall identify environmental and social risks associated with the proposed investments and prepare the required environmental and social management documentation in accordance with the project’s ESMF, the World Bank ESF and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines and applicable national regulations.
The Consultant must adhere to and include in the ESMP the Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) relevant to the assignment which include:
ESS 1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts;
ESS 2: Labour and Working Conditions;
ESS 3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevent and Management and
ESS 10: Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure.
Environmental and Social Assessment and Management
Under this Task, the Consultant shall undertake the following activities:
1. Environmental and Social Risk Assessment
2. Preparation of Site-Specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
3. Waste Management Assessment
For each building or site, the ESMP shall:
4. Stakeholder Consultation Support
Deliverables
Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
Buildings with similar characteristics, risks, and intervention types may be grouped under a common ESMP approach and pricing of interventions per unit area, subject to agreement with the OECS Commission following review of the Inception Report and Screening Report. The building categories proposed are
1) Healthcare Buildings;
2) Educational Buildings;
3) Government Administrative Offices;
4) Storage Facilities and;
5) Security Buildings (eg police and military)
Services to be provided to the Consultant
The OECS Commission will provide the Consultant with the preliminary energy surveys already conducted and introductions to the respective building administrators.
The Consultant will be responsible for all other arrangements to ensure coordination with the respective buildings' administrations and all relevant entities.
It will be the responsibility of the consultant, when site visits are carried out, to ensure that all safety precautions are taken.
Qualifications/Experience
Consulting Firm:
Key/Non-Key Experts
The Consultant must propose a team capable of successfully carrying out all aspects of the TOR with local/international in-depth experience in executing similar assignments, including certified energy auditors, EE and DPV experts, financial specialists, structural integrity expert, environmental and social specialists, and M&V specialists, etc. The Consultant shall demonstrate the capability to mobilize enough skilled staff for carrying out the project activities within the allocated time covering all buildings.
The following key expertise and specialists are expected to be included in the team (to be evaluated as part of the technical proposal):
Key Expert 1: Energy Efficiency Specialist/Project Manager
The expert has certified energy auditor qualifications and specific experience of 10+ years in similar international EE assessments, Investment grade audits ASHRAE energy audits, energy simulations and EE analysis for buildings. He/she has been project manager of similar international projects involving EE assessments and/or conducting energy audits, developing energy baselines, assessing EEMs in buildings, project commissioning etc. The expert has a university degree in architecture, engineering in the relevant field, energy economics, energy management, or similar field, and solid experience in the identification and assessment of EEMs in buildings and performance of energy audits. Experience in similar countries is an advantage. Fluency in English required.
Key Expert 2: Solar PV specialist
Solar PVs engineer with a minimum 10 years of experience in similar international investment activities for solar PVs system. University degree in civil/electrical engineering, energy management, or equivalent. Prior experience in preparation of design, construction and bidding documents. Strong knowledge of international and national standards and norms on renewable energy efficiency and building codes. Fluency in English required.
Key Expert 3: Energy Economist/Financial Modeling Expert
The expert should hold a Master of Science in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of ten years of demonstrated experience in economic and financial analysis of energy sector projects. This should include a proven track record in conducting investment-grade audits for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, with strong command of standard financial modeling techniques (NPV, IRR, LCOE, CBA) and experience preparing or reviewing similar models. The expert should also have hands-on experience with technical and financial due diligence for EE and RE investments, including energy savings calculations, M&V frameworks (e.g., IPMVP protocols). Fluency in English required.
Key Expert 4: Environmental and Social Expert
University degree in environmental engineering or equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in environmental assessments. Focus on hazardous material inventories in buildings, in particular asbestos/mold, and experience with international requirements for proper asbestos and mercury containing CFLs removal, handling and possible treatment options, including costs is preferred. Some expertise in social issues, social risk management and stakeholder consultations will be a plus. Knowledge of international best practices, and development of simplified, low-cost options. Fluency in English required.
Key Expert 5: Structural Integrity Expert
Master of Science in civil/structural engineering or equivalent, Professional certifications in building envelope performance and retrofitting or equivalent. At least 10 years’ experience in building envelope performance or retrofitting or structural integrity for energy efficiency upgrades. Fluency in English required.
The proposed team must possess key skills and credentials, including:
On EEMs
On DPVs:
Timeframe and implementation arrangements
The estimated time frame is expected to be 8 months from the day of the contract signing. Expenditure on logistics, including international travel, is to be included in the proposed costs.
The Consultant will provide all necessary equipment or resources for the activities.
Deliverables and timeline
The proposed timeline is outlined below.
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Detailed design of EEMs, technical specifications, and bills of quantities
Detailed design, technical specification & BOQ of DPVs systems |
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Payment Terms
The maximum proposed cost per square-feet per building classification agreed upon during the Framework Contract award shall serve as absolute fee ceilings. No Call-Off Assignment shall exceed these pre-agreed rates. Individual Call-Off Assignments will be issued on a Lump-Sum basis (linked to specific deliverables) and payments will be disbursed in installments upon formal written acceptance of key deliverables by the Contracting Authority. Travel, accommodation, and per diems are not included in fee rates. Reasonable travel costs directly linked to a Call-Off Assignment will be reimbursed at actual cost as per rates agreed to during the Framework Contract award.
ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference for the Finite Elements Analysis (FEA)
Scope of work
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)
PROJECT ID: P507443
Project Name: Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment
Post Title: Southwest State Liaison Officer
Reference No.: SO-MOLSA-570115-CS-INDV
Duty Station: Baidoa, Southwest, Somalia
Background
Southwest State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA).
Project Overview
The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of the poor and vulnerable. The project directly contributes to strengthening Somalia’s social protection system, expanding coverage through its support to the jobs agenda and building greater resilience to shocks through robust adaptive social protection mechanisms. The project applies an integrated approach that moves beneficiaries along a continuum from protection to production.
The project aims to support the poor and most vulnerable of the population by providing targeted interventions to improve their resilience and prepare for better jobs tomorrow, while providing job opportunities now by addressing key barriers to better income-generating opportunities. The project will reach about 206,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to over 1.2 million individual beneficiaries.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection shall be based on the qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and skills should include:
Academic Qualifications
Professional Experience
DURATION: The successful candidate will work under a one (1) year renewable contract based on competence and approval by MOLSA, Southwest state.
REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The State Liaison Officer will directly report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager, Baxnaano through the Operations Team Lead. He/she will be expected to closely work with other Baxnaano PIU members for a smooth run of project operations.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Federal Government of Somalai now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following: (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 references; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Interested applicants may refer further information including a detailed Terms of Reference in Annex I.
Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to this email procurement@baxnaano.gov.so and dg-mole@jubalandstate.so, copy the following emails as well Info@molsa.gov.so, dg@molsa.sw.so , Fardosa.Ahmed@baxnaano.gov.so and abdisalan.artan@baxnaano.gov.so, on or before 16:00 hours 10th October, 2026, with email subject marked clearly as “Southwest State Liaison Officer, REF: SO-MOLSA-570115-CS-INDV
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Annex I: Terms of Reference
State Liaison Officer (Southwest)
Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and
Youth Employment (P507443) Project
Background
Southwest State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA).
Project Overview
The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of the poor and vulnerable. The project directly contributes to strengthening Somalia’s social protection system, expanding coverage through its support to the jobs agenda and building greater resilience to shocks through robust adaptive social protection mechanisms. The project applies an integrated approach that moves beneficiaries along a continuum from protection to production.
The project aims to support the poor and most vulnerable of the population by providing targeted interventions to improve their resilience and prepare for better jobs tomorrow, while providing job opportunities now by addressing key barriers to better income-generating opportunities. The project will reach about 206,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to over 1.2 million individual beneficiaries.
The program supports poor and vulnerable households through following components:
Component 1: Connecting Youth and Women to Better Jobs Today: Supports 28,000 youth (60% women & 5% disable persons) in urban areas with limited job opportunities and prolonged periods of inactivity, benefit from economic inclusion activities (wage and self-employment activities). contributing directly creating jobs and strengthening households’ resilience.
Component 2: Investing in People for Better Jobs Tomorrow: The component will deliver regular cash transfers to 50,000 of the poorest households to meet basic needs, enhance climate-challenged food security, and prevent negative coping strategies during climate shocks, which in turn helps safeguard the human capital necessary for productive participation in the labor force. Approximately 10,000 shock affected poor and vulnerable households will be supported with emergency cash transfers as part of a contingent financing arrangement in case of climate shocks. 30,000 pregnant women and mothers with children under two will receive health- and nutrition-linked co-responsibility cash transfers (CCTs) to promote maternal and child health, reduce malnutrition, and improve early childhood development, strengthening the human capital necessary for future workforce productivity whilst mitigating adverse climate impacts. An early response-Health and Nutrition CCT will support 83,000 shock affected households with pregnant women and mothers with children under two to reduce the prevalence of significant acute malnutrition and infant mortality in drought affected prioritized districts. An education CCT program will target 5,000 children from the poorest and most climate-affected households, helping build the foundation required for long-term employability by increasing school enrollment and attendance.
Component 3: Adaptive Social Protection Systems and Project Management: Supports enhancement of an adaptive social protection system, the National Socio-Economic Survey and project management including institutional capacity building for MoLSA. The objective of this support is to create a robust, efficient, and responsive social protection infrastructure. By strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing data management, strengthening the delivery system and registering the population in the USR, this component lays the foundation for sustainable and effective social protection and multisectoral poverty targeted investments. Under this component National Socio-economic Survey (NSES) will register 12 million people in Somalia in the USR collecting socio-economic data to inform targeting for pro-poor programs in the country. The component also provides support for effective project management, capacity building and oversight of project activities.
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK:
The State Liaison Officer will report to the Operations Team Lead and will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of all activities supported under the project. The State Liaison Officer must ensure compliance with operational protocols in the Baxnaano Operations Manual and accompanying guidelines, ensuring close coordination with relevant ministries, authorities, agencies and departments on day-to-day operational issues.
The Liaison Officer will help to coordinate the implementation of project activities at the State level between the PIU of the MoLSA, WFP and the relevant representatives of the Federal Member State (FMS), as well as other consultants (individuals and firms), hired under the project to facilitate effective delivery of project activities to achieve the overall project objectives. The Liaison Officer will work closely with the MOLSA PIU team and other implementing partners.
Under the leadership of the Operations Team Lead, duties of the State Liaison Officer will include:
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The candidates should have the following desired qualifications:
CONDUCT OF WORK:
Reporting: The State Liaison Officer will directly report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager, Baxnaano through the Operations Team Lead. He/she will be expected to closely work with other Baxnaano PIU members for a smooth run of project operations.
Language: Reports and other documents shall be submitted in English.
Duration of assignment: The successful candidate will work under a one (1) year renewable contract based on competence and approval by the Ministry.
Facilities to be provided: MoLSA will provide the office facilities, essential utilities, office services, stationery and office supplies and use of a computer and a printer.
Location of assignment: The duty station is in Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia. The State Liaison Officer will be based at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs or Baxnaano Offices.
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COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)
PROJECT ID: P507443
Project Name: Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment
Post Title: Jubbaland State Liaison Officer
Reference No.: SO-MOLSA-566399-CS-INDV
Duty Station: Kismayo, Jubbaland, Somalia
Background
Jubbaland State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA).
Project Overview
The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of the poor and vulnerable. The project directly contributes to strengthening Somalia’s social protection system, expanding coverage through its support to the jobs agenda and building greater resilience to shocks through robust adaptive social protection mechanisms. The project applies an integrated approach that moves beneficiaries along a continuum from protection to production.
The project aims to support the poor and most vulnerable of the population by providing targeted interventions to improve their resilience and prepare for better jobs tomorrow, while providing job opportunities now by addressing key barriers to better income-generating opportunities. The project will reach about 206,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to over 1.2 million individual beneficiaries.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection shall be based on the qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and skills should include:
Academic Qualifications
Professional Experience
DURATION: The successful candidate will work under a one (1) year renewable contract based on competence and approval by MOLSA, Jubbaland state.
REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The State Liaison Officer will directly report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager, Baxnaano through the Operations Team Lead. He/she will be expected to closely work with other Baxnaano PIU members for a smooth run of project operations.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Federal Government of Somalai now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following: (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 references; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Interested applicants may refer further information including a detailed Terms of Reference in Annex I.
Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to this email procurement@baxnaano.gov.so and dg-mole@jubalandstate.so, copy the following emails as well Info@molsa.gov.so, dg-mole@jubalandstate.so Fardosa.Ahmed@baxnaano.gov.so and abdisalan.artan@baxnaano.gov.so, on or before 16:00 hours 10th October 2026, with email subject marked clearly as “Jubbaland State Liaison Officer, REF: SO-MOLSA-566399-CS-INDV
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Annex I: Terms of Reference
State Liaison Officer (Jubbaland)
Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and
Youth Employment (P507443) Project
Background
Jubbaland State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA).
Project Overview
The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of the poor and vulnerable. The project directly contributes to strengthening Somalia’s social protection system, expanding coverage through its support to the jobs agenda and building greater resilience to shocks through robust adaptive social protection mechanisms. The project applies an integrated approach that moves beneficiaries along a continuum from protection to production.
The project aims to support the poor and most vulnerable of the population by providing targeted interventions to improve their resilience and prepare for better jobs tomorrow, while providing job opportunities now by addressing key barriers to better income-generating opportunities. The project will reach about 206,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to over 1.2 million individual beneficiaries.
The program supports poor and vulnerable households through following components:
Component 1: Connecting Youth and Women to Better Jobs Today: Supports 28,000 youth (60% women & 5% disable persons) in urban areas with limited job opportunities and prolonged periods of inactivity, benefit from economic inclusion activities (wage and self-employment activities). contributing directly creating jobs and strengthening households’ resilience.
Component 2: Investing in People for Better Jobs Tomorrow: The component will deliver regular cash transfers to 50,000 of the poorest households to meet basic needs, enhance climate-challenged food security, and prevent negative coping strategies during climate shocks, which in turn helps safeguard the human capital necessary for productive participation in the labor force. Approximately 10,000 shock affected poor and vulnerable households will be supported with emergency cash transfers as part of a contingent financing arrangement in case of climate shocks. 30,000 pregnant women and mothers with children under two will receive health- and nutrition-linked co-responsibility cash transfers (CCTs) to promote maternal and child health, reduce malnutrition, and improve early childhood development, strengthening the human capital necessary for future workforce productivity whilst mitigating adverse climate impacts. An early response-Health and Nutrition CCT will support 83,000 shock affected households with pregnant women and mothers with children under two to reduce the prevalence of significant acute malnutrition and infant mortality in drought affected prioritized districts. An education CCT program will target 5,000 children from the poorest and most climate-affected households, helping build the foundation required for long-term employability by increasing school enrollment and attendance.
Component 3: Adaptive Social Protection Systems and Project Management: Supports enhancement of an adaptive social protection system, the National Socio-Economic Survey and project management including institutional capacity building for MoLSA. The objective of this support is to create a robust, efficient, and responsive social protection infrastructure. By strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing data management, strengthening the delivery system and registering the population in the USR, this component lays the foundation for sustainable and effective social protection and multisectoral poverty targeted investments. Under this component National Socio-economic Survey (NSES) will register 12 million people in Somalia in the USR collecting socio-economic data to inform targeting for pro-poor programs in the country. The component also provides support for effective project management, capacity building and oversight of project activities.
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK:
The State Liaison Officer will report to the Operations Team Lead and will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of all activities supported under the project. The State Liaison Officer must ensure compliance with operational protocols in the Baxnaano Operations Manual and accompanying guidelines, ensuring close coordination with relevant ministries, authorities, agencies and departments on day-to-day operational issues.
The Liaison Officer will help to coordinate the implementation of project activities at the State level between the PIU of the MoLSA, WFP and the relevant representatives of the Federal Member State (FMS), as well as other consultants (individuals and firms), hired under the project to facilitate effective delivery of project activities to achieve the overall project objectives. The Liaison Officer will work closely with the MOLSA PIU team and other implementing partners.
Under the leadership of the Operations Team Lead, duties of the State Liaison Officer will include:
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The candidates should have the following desired qualifications:
CONDUCT OF WORK:
Reporting: The State Liaison Officer will directly report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager, Baxnaano through the Operations Team Lead. He/she will be expected to closely work with other Baxnaano PIU members for a smooth run of project operations.
Language: Reports and other documents shall be submitted in English.
Duration of assignment: The successful candidate will work under a one (1) year renewable contract based on competence and approval by the Ministry.
Facilities to be provided: MoLSA will provide the office facilities, essential utilities, office services, stationery and office supplies and use of a computer and a printer.
Location of assignment: The duty station is in Kismayo, Jubbaland State of Somalia. The State Liaison Officer will be based at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs or Baxnaano Offices.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(Consulting Services – Selection of Firms)
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
World Bank Loan Hainan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases (Global One Health Hainan Demonstration Project)
Loan No.: 9084-CN
Procurement No.: 0733-26094116
Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Supervision of the Construction of the Terrestrial Wildlife Disease Surveillance System
Contract No.: HN-FC-58
The Government of the People’s Republic of China has received a loan from the World Bank to finance the World Bank Loan Hainan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases (Global One Health Hainan Demonstration Project), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the loan to consulting services.
The main scope of the consulting services (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) includes quality, schedule, cost, and safety control and assurance for all works under the supervision of all 10 monitoring stations; contract management, information management and work coordination; preliminary review of engineering consultations and negotiations; and measurement of completed works for payment of progress payments. The specific scope of services is as follows:
For details, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR).
The estimated total input for this consulting service is 66 person-months. The consultants’ services shall commence from the date on which the contract is signed and becomes effective and continue until completion acceptance of the construction project.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for this consulting service are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.
Hainan Provincial Forestry Bureau (hereinafter referred to as the “Client”) now invites eligible consulting firms (the “Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the consulting services. Interested Consultants shall provide relevant supporting documents in accordance with the following requirements. The Expression of Interest (i.e., the submission) shall include, at a minimum:
At this stage, no evaluation of the Consultants will be conducted. The Client will select one (1) consulting firm with the best qualifications and relevant experience from among all consulting firms that have submitted Expressions of Interest, and invite the selected firm to submit its Technical and Financial Proposals and enter into negotiations.
Interested Consultants should take note of the provisions of paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (the “Procurement Regulations”) (November 2020), which set forth the World Bank’s policy on conflicts of interest.
Consulting firms may associate with other firms when submitting Expressions of Interest to enhance their qualifications, but should clearly indicate whether such association is in the form of a joint venture and/or subcontracting arrangement. If a joint venture is formed, each member of the joint venture shall meet the “Qualification Requirements for Consulting Firms” specified in this Request for Expressions of Interest. If the joint venture is selected, all members of the joint venture and its subcontracted consultants shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire Contract.
The Consultant will be selected using the Consultant’s Qualifications Selection (CQS) method specified in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information may be obtained from China CNTIC Tendering Co., Ltd. during working hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on working days.
The Expression of Interest must be submitted in writing before 17:00 on September 17, 2026 (the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest), either by hand delivery, mail, or email, to Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59, Middle Section of East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Consultants are recommended to submit a hard copy of the Expression of Interest. If submitted in hard copy (bound and sealed), one (1) original and two (2) copies of the Expression of Interest shall be submitted, together with a USB flash drive containing a scanned PDF version of the duly signed and stamped original and an editable Word version (with contents consistent with the scanned original). In the event of any discrepancy between the electronic version and the hard copy, the hard copy shall prevail.
If submitted by email, please send a scanned PDF version of the duly signed and stamped original Expression of Interest and an editable Word version (with contents consistent with the scanned original).
Client: Hainan Provincial Forestry Bureau
Contact Person: Mr. Pan
Address: Hainan Provincial Forestry Bureau, No. 80 Haifu Road, Haikou, Hainan Province
Tel.: 0898-65390353
Fax: N/A
Email: qjklyzxmb@163.com
Procurement Agent: China CNTIC Tendering Co., Ltd.
Contact Persons: Yang Gengxu, Liu Shuang
Address: Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59, Middle Section of East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel.: 010-87945198-512, 010-87945198-509
Fax: 010-87945235
Email: yanggx@ck.citic.com, liushuang@ck.citic.com
Address for Submission of Expressions of Interest:
Submission Method 1: Hand Delivery
Address: Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59, Middle Section of East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Submission Method 2: By Mail
Address: Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59, Middle Section of East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Submission Method 3: By Email
Email addresses: yanggx@ck.citic.com; liushuang@ck.citic.com
Any questions or complaints concerning the procurement process or contract award shall be submitted in writing to the Client and the Procurement Agent at the following email addresses: qjklyzxmb@163.com, yanggx@ck.citic.com, and liushuang@ck.citic.com. Bidders may also copy the World Bank on any correspondence concerning questions or complaints submitted to the Client and the Procurement Agent at fyang2@worldbank.org and jguo@worldbank.org.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Country | Federated States of Micronesia |
Project | Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237) |
Project Implementing Agency / Client | Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA) |
Assignment Title | FMIS Advisor |
Selection Method | Individual Consultant Selection |
Contract Type | Time Based |
Reference No. | FM-DOFA-572432-CS-INDV |
Credit/Grant No. | IDA-E4120 |
Deadline for Submission | October 9, 2026 |
The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) involve providing full-time technical advisory, implementation oversight and quality assurance support for Component 2 – Expanded Core Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) of the PFM II Project.
The FMIS Advisor will support the Government in the continued rollout, expansion, effective use and institutionalization of the FMIS across National Government Departments and Agencies and, where applicable, State Governments. The assignment will focus on ensuring that FMIS implementation is aligned with Government's public financial management requirements, business processes, controls and reporting needs, while strengthening Government capacity and reducing reliance on external support.
The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
The assignment will be based in Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with travel to the four State Governments as required. The assignment is expected to be full-time for twenty-four (24) months, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, subject to completion of the selection and contracting process.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the Department of Finance and Administration website: https://dofa.gov.fm, as part of this REOI, or can be obtained at the address given below.
The Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible individuals (“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. Consultants should submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) describing their qualifications, professional experience, experience in similar assignments and relevant experience in similar institutional or country contexts together with a cover letter outlining their interest in the assignment and suitability for the position.
The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
Mandatory Requirements:
The Consultant shall possess:
Desirable :
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours, Pohnpei Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail only preferably by 5pm Pohnpei Time, October 9, 2026. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email only to the following addresses:
Attn: Project Manager PFM II
Department of Finance and Administration
P.O Box PS-158
Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Email: osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm
And cc: arrio.abello@dofa.gov.fm
ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237)
Terms of Reference – Financial Management Information Systems Advisor
Title: | Financial Management Information Systems Advisor |
Location: | Palikir, National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia - Department of Finance and Administration (DoFA) |
Duration: | Initial contract duration of 2 years (full time) with the potential to extend based on available finance and satisfactory performance |
Tentative Start Date: | As soon as possible |
A. BACKGROUND
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), with support from the World Bank, are working to improve fiscal management practices and increase fiscal transparency at the National Government level through the Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237). The project builds upon key public financial management (PFM) achieved under the previous PFM I project and intends to institutionalize those achievements by:
The project components are: (i) improved fiscal management practices and controls, (ii) expanded core FMIS, (iii) enhanced human resource capacity, communications and change management, and (iv) project management.
B. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE
Purpose of the assignment
The Consultant primarily support activities under Component 2- Expanded Core Financial Management Information Systems. This component aims at supporting increasing efficiency and automation of public finance processes through the expanded use of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) implemented under PFM I to additional Government Departments, Agencies and State Governments (where applicable).
Objective of the assignment
The objective of this role is to provide technical support and advisory services to the implementation of public financial management reforms with specific focus on the use of FMIS. With the support of the National Treasury team, the Consultant will drive the further adoption and expansion Financial Management Information System (FMIS) capabilities across core Treasury processes and support the decentralization of the system.
C. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Key Deliverables
No. | Key Deliverable | Timing/Frequency |
1 | FMIS Technical Advisory and Rollout Support: Provide technical advice and planning support for FMIS rollout to Departments, Agencies, and National and State Governments, including rollout plans, readiness assessments, technical support submissions and recommendations. Support progress towards IR-4 – FMIS rolled out to sectoral Departments. | Throughout the assignment; plans and technical submissions updated or provided as required. |
2 | FMIS Enhancement and Quality Assurance Support: Provide technical support and quality assurance for FMIS enhancements, interfaces and additional modules, including fixed assets, payroll, budget and e-procurement, as applicable. Support business process review, data migration, testing and review of vendor deliverables. The Advisor shall provide technical advice, oversight and quality assurance and shall not be responsible for system development, configuration or delivery, which remains the responsibility of the FMIS vendor. | Throughout the assignment, in accordance with the approved implementation plan. |
3 | FMIS Monitoring and Reporting: Prepare technical progress reports covering FMIS rollout, implementation, issues, risks and recommendations, including technical inputs supporting IR-4 and PDO-2 – Number of key fiscal documents made publicly available by DoFA within the timeline specified in PEFA Indicator PI-9.1. | Monthly; annually; and final report before completion of the assignment. |
4 | Capacity Building, Risk Management and Sustainability: Support FMIS training and knowledge transfer; prepare and update the FMIS Risk Management Plan; and prepare and update an FMIS Sustainability and Transition Plan. | Throughout the assignment; Risk Plan within 3 months and updated periodically; Sustainability Plan within 6 months, updated annually and finalized before completion. |
D. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
The prospective consultant shall be a highly experienced practitioner with a proven record in FMIS Implementation in the public sector internationally. The position will require cross-cultural interpersonal skills to coordinate and negotiate resources across multiple stakeholders in order to achieve positive project outcomes.
Mandatory
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
F. DURATION, LOCATION and CONDITIONS of ASSIGNMENT
ANNEX B: CONSULTANT’S REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The Advisor shall submit the following reports during the 24-month assignment:
TERMS OF REFERENCE
SOCIAL OFFICER (Local) - (FULL-TIME)
Preparation for Fiji Energy Transformation Project
Project Preparation Unit (PPU) | Energy Fiji Limited (EFL)
World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
Name of Project | Fiji Energy Transformation Project |
Implementing Agency | Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) |
Assignment Title | Social Officer (Local) - (Full-Time) |
Organisational Unit | Project Preparation Unit (PPU) |
Primary Framework | World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) |
Duty Station / Coverage | PPU office, with regular field visits across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni |
Reporting Line | Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist; PPU Project Manager on overall project matters |
Expected Commencement | As soon as possible |
Table of Contents
Table of Contents. 1
1. Introduction and Background. 3
2. Objective of the Assignment 3
3. Scope of Work. 3
3.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Community Liaison. 3
3.2 Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) 3
3.3 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) 4
3.4 Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence. 4
3.5 Gender and Vulnerability. 4
3.6 Labor and Working Conditions - Social Dimensions. 4
3.7 Coordination with Government Line Ministries and Agencies. 5
3.8 Capacity Building. 5
3.9 Reporting and Coordination. 5
4. Methodology and Approach. 5
5. Key Deliverables and Indicative Timing. 6
6. Assignment Duration and Work Programme. 6
7. Required Qualifications and Experience. 6
7.1 Education. 6
7.2 Professional Experience. 6
7.3 Skills and Competencies. 7
8. Reporting and Working Arrangements. 7
9. Application Requirements. 7
1. Introduction and Background
The Fiji Energy Transformation Project is proposed as a USD 230 million World Bank-supported initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy, modernizing the power grid, and reforming the energy sector to attract private investment. Key interventions include large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) parks of 50 MW or more each, grid evacuation infrastructure, transmission line upgrades, and modernization of existing power stations across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni. The project’s environmental and social risks have been classified as Substantial under the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
A significant portion of land in the project area is held under customary iTaukei tenure and managed through the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB). Many affected communities are iTaukei Fijians who qualify as Indigenous Peoples under ESS7. The project may also involve economic and physical displacement linked to land acquisition for solar parks, transmission lines, and associated infrastructure, triggering ESS5 on Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement.
The Social Officer will be embedded within the PPU and will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist, who has overall leadership of the project’s E&S function. The Social Officer will work in close coordination with the Environment Officer. Together, these positions constitute the project’s E&S team and are jointly responsible for delivering the suite of ESF instruments required for project appraisal and for supporting implementation thereafter.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to support the timely preparation of all social-related ESF instruments required for appraisal, ensure ongoing and meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout project preparation and implementation, and serve as the PPU’s primary liaison with government line ministries and agencies responsible for land, indigenous affairs, and social protection.
3. Scope of Work
3.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Community Liaison
a. Lead the preparation, implementation, and updating of the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), in close coordination with the E&S Specialist, who will review and finalize the instrument. The SEP must include:
b. Serve as the PPU’s primary point of contact for community-level consultations across project sites on Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni. Coordinate field consultation logistics with the Environment Officer so that environmental and social consultations are sequenced and, where possible, combined to minimize the burden on communities.
c. Maintain a consultation log recording meetings, attendees disaggregated by gender and community role, issues raised, and follow-up actions. Share the log with the E&S Specialist and Environment Officer on a fortnightly basis.
d. Ensure that Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are properly documented for all iTaukei communities in the project’s area of influence, in accordance with ESS7 and applicable Fijian law.
3.2 Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF)
a. Lead the preparation of the Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) in accordance with ESS7. The IPPF must:
b. Coordinate with the E&S Specialist to ensure consistency between the IPPF, the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), and the SEP, so that the instruments present a coherent and non-contradictory framework for community engagement and entitlements.
c. Where site-specific Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs) are required, support their preparation in parallel with, or as a follow-on to, the IPPF.
3.3 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF)
a. Support the E&S Specialist in preparing the RPF in accordance with ESS5. The Social Officer will be responsible for:
b. Coordinate with the Environment Officer to ensure that environmental footprint assessments underpinning the RPF, including site boundaries, buffer zones, and access routes, are accurate and consistently applied across instruments.
3.4 Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence
a. Support the E&S Specialist in preparing the Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence Report. The Social Officer will:
3.5 Gender and Vulnerability
a. Integrate gender analysis into all social instruments, ensuring that the project identifies and responds to differential impacts on women, girls, and other vulnerable or marginalized groups.
b. Support the preparation of a Gender Action Plan or equivalent measures, in coordination with the E&S Specialist.
c. Identify and document vulnerable households in the project area, including elderly people, persons with disabilities, female-headed households, and households with insecure tenure, and ensure they are reflected in the RPF entitlement matrix and the IPPF.
3.6 Labor and Working Conditions - Social Dimensions
a. Contribute to the Labor Management Procedures (LMP) by preparing the social dimensions, including community hiring provisions, management of labor influx risks, SEA/SH and communicable disease risks in host communities, supply chain social due diligence requirements, and conflict resolution between workers and community members. The E&S Specialist retains overall responsibility for the LMP.
b. Coordinate with the Environment Officer on environmental health dimensions of labor influx, including waste, water, and camp management, to ensure that the LMP presents unified and internally consistent measures.
3.7 Coordination with Government Line Ministries and Agencies
The Social Officer will serve as the PPU’s primary liaison with the following entities on social matters:
The Social Officer will establish and maintain regular contact with focal points in each agency, keep records of correspondence and meetings, and report on ministry engagement to the E&S Specialist as part of the fortnightly joint E&S team update.
3.8 Capacity Building
a. Together with the E&S Specialist and Environment Officer, contribute to the preparation of the TOR for EFL’s institutional Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), specifically the social management components.
b. Provide on-the-job guidance to EFL staff engaged in community liaison activities during project preparation.
3.9 Reporting and Coordination
a. Prepare monthly progress reports on social preparation activities and submit them to the E&S Specialist for integration into the consolidated E&S team report to the PPU Project Manager.
b. Maintain a live Social Risk Register tracking identified social risks and mitigation measures, updated fortnightly and shared with the E&S Specialist and Environment Officer.
c. Participate in the mandatory weekly joint E&S team meeting and the fortnightly joint risk register review.
d. Coordinate all field visits jointly with the Environment Officer and E&S Specialist. Where a visit has environmental and social dimensions, the Social Officer and Environment Officer will attend together wherever possible to minimize multiple visits and support integrated data collection.
e. Before submitting an instrument draft to the E&S Specialist, circulate it to the Environment Officer for a peer consistency check covering site boundaries, affected population figures, and mitigation commitments.
f. Support the E&S Specialist during World Bank supervision missions and technical reviews, including preparation of briefing materials and attendance at relevant meetings.
4. Methodology and Approach
The Social Officer will apply an integrated, participatory, and evidence-based approach throughout the assignment. The approach will include:
5. Key Deliverables and Indicative Timing
All deliverables are subject to World Bank review and clearance. The primary target is project appraisal. Specific submission dates will be agreed with the E&S Specialist and PPU Project Manager upon commencement.
No. | Deliverable | Role of Social Officer | Indicative Timing |
1 | Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), including GRM and SEA/SH pathway | Lead drafter | During preparation; timing to be agreed |
2 | Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) | Lead drafter | During preparation; timing to be agreed |
3 | RPF social baseline surveys and entitlement matrix | Lead under E&S Specialist oversight | During preparation; timing to be agreed |
4 | Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence Report | Key contributor under E&S Specialist lead | During preparation; timing to be agreed |
5 | LMP labor influx and SEA/SH sections | Lead drafter for social sections | During preparation; timing to be agreed |
6 | Gender analysis integrated across social instruments | Lead | Ongoing across instrument preparation |
7 | Social Risk Register | Owner | Fortnightly updates; ongoing |
8 | Progress reports | Author | Monthly |
9 | Consultation logs | Owner | Ongoing; shared fortnightly |
10 | Contribution to EFL ESMS TOR - social components | Contributor | During preparation; timing to be agreed |
6. Assignment Duration and Work Programme
The position is expected to commence as soon as possible and will cover the full project preparation period through appraisal, with the possibility of extension into implementation. Upon commencement, the Social Officer will agree detailed submission dates, priorities, and an activity schedule with the E&S Specialist and PPU Project Manager. Regular field travel will be required.
7. Required Qualifications and Experience
7.1 Education
7.2 Professional Experience
7.3 Skills and Competencies
8. Reporting and Working Arrangements
The Social Officer is a full-time position based at the PPU office, with regular field visits to project sites across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni. The Social Officer reports to the E&S Specialist on a day-to-day basis and to the PPU Project Manager on overall project matters. The Social Officer will participate in the weekly joint E&S team meeting and the broader PPU team meeting.
9. Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their relevant experience in relation to the scope of work set out in this TOR. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Submission
Further information can be obtained by emailing to tenders@efl.com.fj during office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Fiji Time), Monday to Friday clear 3 days from the closing date of this EOI.
Expressions of interest must be uploaded to the EFL e-Tender Portal (TenderLink) at https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window), by registering your company, by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs) Fiji Time on Wednesday 5th October 2026.
Tender documents may be viewed and downloaded from www.efl.com.fj(opens in new window) or https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window).
Submissions by email or facsimile will not be accepted and will be deemed null and void. Hard copy submissions to the tender box at EFL Head Office, Suva, will not be accepted.
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Duration of Assignment: Twelve (12) months, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, project requirements, and availability of funding.
Reporting Line: WARDIP SOP2-Liberia Project Coordinator
The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank (WB) for the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project – Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, to be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for the integration of regional digital markets in West Africa.
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 around six components.
Liberia’s participation under WARDIP SOP2 focuses on Components II through VI, which support the national investments and reforms aligned with the regional integration objectives of the program.
The GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) under the World Bank-WARDIP-Liberia Initiative, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Individual for the Communications Specialist position to lead the design and implementation of the project’s communication, stakeholder engagement, and visibility objectives.
The overall objective of this assignment is to provide strategic leadership and hands-on development and implementation for the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all communication, stakeholder engagement, public information, knowledge management, branding, and visibility activities under the Project.
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Communications Specialist shall lead the development and execution of an integrated Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy that promotes transparency, accountability, and public understanding of the project activities, and achievements, whilst ensuring that the communication reaches implementing institutions, development partners, private sector, civil society, the private sector and beneficiary communities in a timely, accurate, and accessible manner.
The Specialist will support the Project’s objectives by advancing its institutional and public awareness, while strengthening stakeholder engagement, media relations, branding compliance, and institutional coordination in line with the GoL and the WB guidelines and policies.
The Communication Specialist will undertake the following, but not limited to, tasks in close collaboration with the PIU and stakeholders:
The Communication Specialist will develop and execute an annual communication and stakeholder engagement strategy and work plan, including key performance indicators and a monitoring framework, to ensure the prompt and effective sharing of project progress updates while fostering transparency and accountability. This includes conducting continuous internal and external communications needs assessments through stakeholder consultations; developing communication products and establishing outreach schedules. The Specialist shall continuously assess the effectiveness of communication interventions and visibility risks, and take appropriate measures to strengthen stakeholder engagement and public participation throughout project implementation.
The strategy shall include evidence-based and targeted communication and outreach approaches that raise awareness of the project’s objectives, progress, and benefits among internal and external stakeholders. Campaigns shall be gender-inclusive, culturally appropriate, and accessible (with particular attention to reaching underserved and marginalized populations), delivered through an appropriate mix of communication channels and outlets (e.g., national and community radio, television, newspapers, social media platforms, the project website, podcasts, digital storytelling, SMS and mobile communication campaigns, digital newsletters, public exhibitions, stakeholder forums, community outreach meetings, town hall engagements, innovation events, and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials).
The Communications Specialist will serve as the primary media focal point, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with national, regional, and international media outlets to promote accurate, timely reporting on project activities and outcomes, while mitigating risks of misinformation or distortion. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive media engagement strategy; preparing press releases, statements, briefing materials, organizing press conferences, interviews, and media coverage of key project milestones, and responding to media inquiries. The Specialist shall monitor media coverage and public sentiment, and advise PIU on communication risks and reputational management. All media engagements shall comply with GoL protocols and the WB access to information and disclosure policy requirements.
The Communications Specialist shall manage and upkeep the project’s formal online communication channels and platforms to ensure they remain up to date, accessible, and informative, publishing project updates, announcements, procurement notices, consultation schedules, and implementation progress. This includes producing high-quality multimedia content – including graphics, videos, infographics, and digital stories – to effectively communicate project key milestones and development impacts. The Specialist shall implement targeted online awareness campaigns, monitor social media analytics, and use data-driven insights to improve digital reach and stakeholder participation.
The Communications Specialist shall strengthen citizen engagement by developing and implementing two-way participatory communication mechanisms – including public information sessions, community consultations, stakeholder forums, and feedback channels – to promote timely and effective dialogue between the project and the beneficiaries. The Specialist shall ensure that the feedback mechanisms are clear, accessible, and easy for beneficiaries to use, and that all feedback received is appropriately recorded and tracked in a timely manner.
The Specialist shall support a full feedback loop across all engagement activities – ensuring that inputs, questions, and concerns raised by beneficiaries and stakeholders (whether through consultations, forums, feedback channels, or the GRM) are acknowledged, addressed, and communicated back to the relevant parties in accessible, plain-language formats in a timely manner – so that engagement with the project is transparent and accountable.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Specialist shall be accountable for all public-facing communication dimensions: raising awareness of feedback and grievance channels, producing plain-language information materials on project activities and safeguard obligations, and communicating outcomes and resolutions back to affected communities. All citizen engagement and feedback activities shall be implemented in close coordination with the relevant PIU staff, particularly the Environmental and Social and Gender-based Violence Safeguard Specialists. The Environmental and Social and GBV Safeguard Specialists shall retain responsibility for the technical and case management dimensions-including GRM case registration, investigation, and resolution; ESCP compliance monitoring; and SEP implementation oversight. The specialists shall coordinate regularly to ensure that communication activities, safeguard commitments, and beneficiary-facing messaging are fully aligned.
The Communications Specialist shall coordinate the preparation and dissemination of knowledge products – including case studies, lessons learned, success stories, and implementation experiences – to support institutional learning and evidence-based decision-making. The Specialist shall collaborate closely with the PIU staff, implementing agencies, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, and other stakeholders to ensure project experiences and results are systematically documented and effectively communicated to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
The Communications Specialist shall ensure that all project communication products, publications, events, and visibility materials comply with WB branding and visual identity guidelines, GoL communication protocols, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MoPT) corporate identity standards. This includes coordinating the design, production, quality assurance, and distribution of communication and visibility materials – such as prints, templates, exhibition materials, and signage – while ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all communication channels, publications, and public events.
The Communications Specialist shall coordinate and document project-related digital photography, videography, and multimedia documentation – including launches, stakeholder consultations, campaigns, capacity-building activities, field visits, events, and key milestones. The Specialist shall establish and maintain a secure digital archive of approved multimedia content for communication, reporting, visibility, and knowledge management purposes. All multimedia documentation shall strictly comply with the WB’s Access to Information Policy (ATI) and the Policy on Personal Data Privacy, including requirements relating to informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, ethical storytelling, and the use of personal information.
The Communications Specialist shall strengthen and maintain internal communication and information-sharing mechanisms within the PIU, implementing agencies, and stakeholders to improve coordination, collaboration, and efficiency. This includes developing internal communication protocols, preparing communication inputs (i.e., newsletter, briefing, progress report) to support project reporting needs. Working closely with the Project Coordinator and the PIU staff, the Communications Specialist shall ensure the timely dissemination of accurate and consistent information on project priorities, progress, achievements, challenges, risks, and results, supporting close coordination and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Mandatory requirements:
Preferred qualifications:
The Communications Specialist will be appointed on a full-time basis, based in Monrovia Liberia, for a period of twelve (12) months. Extension of this position may be considered and will be dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
The PIU will provide office space, general office supplies, and equipment. The majority of the assignment will be performed in an office-type setting with occasional on-site visits to project sites.
The Communications Specialist shall report directly to the Project Coordinator and work closely with the Project Implementation Unit staff and implementing agencies, contractors, consultants, government institutions, media organizations and outlets, stakeholders, and the WB Task Team. The Communications Specialist shall coordinate with relevant PIU staff and stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of communication activities, including public information campaigns, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, project visibility, and dissemination of WARDIP SOP II achievements, progress updates, and results. The Communication Specialist shall provide timely communication support to the PIU to promote transparency, accountability, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
The Communications Specialist shall prepare and submit regular communication, visibility, and stakeholder engagement reports to support effective project implementation and accountability. Reporting requirements shall include periodic communication activity reports, annual Communication and Visibility Action Plans, stakeholder engagement updates, media monitoring reports, digital communication analytics reports, knowledge management reports, event documentation reports, success stories, case studies, and a final assignment report. The Specialist shall ensure that all reports provide accurate information on communication activities undertaken, outreach achieved, stakeholder engagement outcomes, communication challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for improving project visibility and public engagement.
The Communications Specialist shall maintain strict confidentiality of project information, communication materials, stakeholder data, and any sensitive information obtained during the execution of the assignment. The Specialist shall ensure that all communication activities comply with the GoL policies, MoPT requirements, WB communication and access to information policy, and applicable environmental and social safeguard requirements.
The Specialist shall adhere to the principles of accuracy, transparency, inclusiveness, and responsible communication when developing and disseminating project information. The Specialist shall ensure ethical use of photographs, videos, beneficiary stories, and personal information by obtaining appropriate consent and protecting the dignity and privacy of project stakeholders. The Communications Specialist shall comply with the WB Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Anti-Corruption Guidelines, and applicable project procedures. The Specialist shall avoid conflicts of interest and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the assignment.
The successful candidate shall be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the WB Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Procurement in Investment Project Financing (IPF), September 2025.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) clearly titled as “Application for the Position of Communications Specialist” outlining qualifications and interest in the position, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and other relevant supporting documents (e.g., copy of diploma, certificates, or references). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the hiring team. Applications may be submitted electronically or in hard copy as follows:
Electronic Submission: wardip.project@mopt.gov.lr with copy to: swaraymas@mopt.gov.lr , neorgreaves@mopt.gov.lr and morris123karu@gmail.com
Hard Copy Submission:
Attention to:
Ka-Rufus G. Morris
Project Procurement Specialist
Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Project-Liberia (WARDIP-SOP II-Liberia)
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
McDonald and Carey Streets
Monrovia, Liberia
Applications must include EOI, CV, and any relevant supporting documents, and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (GMT) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The application period opens on , Tuesday September 1 2026.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MoPT) website (www.mopt.gov.lr) for information on the position as well.
For further information or clarification, interested applicants may contact the Project Procurement Specialist during official working hours (09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday) through – Telephone: +231- 0777- 549- 476
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION
Name of Project | Fiji Energy Transformation Project (P518499) - Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) |
Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number | GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728 |
Assignment Title | International Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist |
Procurement Plan Ref Number | FJ-EFL-567224-CS-INDV |
Reference No. | EOI-04/2026 |
Country of Delivery | Republic of Fiji |
The Republic of Fiji, acting through Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of preparing the Fiji Energy Transformation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") comprise specialist environmental and social support to EFL's Project Preparation Unit. The Consultant will lead preparation of appraisal-stage environmental and social instruments, integrate requirements of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework into technical and procurement outputs, support policy and regulatory reviews, and prepare a procurement-ready terms of reference for a separate assignment to develop and operationalize EFL's institutional Environmental and Social Management System.
The Services will cover:
• general environmental and social support to the Project Preparation Unit, including screening, risk-register management, ESCP inputs, coordination and practical capacity building;
• preparation of E&S scoping studies with critical-habitat screening, a site-specific ESMP for aging asset replacement, an RPF, negotiated land agreement due diligence, an integrated SEP, and LMP;
• preparation of a procurement-ready TOR for development and operationalization of EFL's institutional ESMS;
• environmental and social review of Electricity Act amendments, Rooftop Solar PV Policy, and private-sector renewable-energy participation;
• E&S inputs to the National control-centre upgrade, , aging power-infrastructure, grid-interconnection, hydropower and solar PV/BESS studies and concept designs; and
• monthly and quarterly reporting, disclosure support and an appraisal-stage E&S readiness summary.
Implementation period: The assignment is expected to be part-time for the full GFPP implementation period, estimated at [24 months], subject to satisfactory performance and availability of GFPP financing.
Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1.
Energy Fiji Limited now invites eligible individual consultants ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the applicable provisions of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers concerning conflict of interest.
EOI Evaluation Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
1. Relevant E&S assessment and management experience for infrastructure or energy projects | 25% |
2. Demonstrated application of the World Bank ESF or IFC Performance Standards and preparation of ESMP, land/resettlement, SEP/GRM and LMP instruments | 30% |
3. Experience in biodiversity and critical-habitat screening, ESS5 land due diligence, and ESS7 engagement and FPIC | 20% |
4. Relevant renewable-energy, grid infrastructure, hazardous-materials, Pacific or Fiji experience, including familiarity with iTaukei land tenure and governance | 15% |
5. Qualifications, writing, coordination, consultation and capacity-building capability | 10% |
Total | 100% |
Form and content of the Expression of Interest:
Expressions of interest should contain only the information necessary to assess the criteria above. Consultants should submit a curriculum vitae and a concise statement demonstrating relevant assignments and experience.
A financial proposal is not required at this stage.
The Consultant assessed as best qualified against the criteria will be invited to negotiate a contract in accordance with the applicable procurement arrangements.
Submission
Further information may be obtained by emailing tenders@efl.com.fj during office hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Fiji Time, Monday to Friday, no later than three clear days before the closing date.
Expressions of interest must be uploaded to the EFL e-Tender Portal (TenderLink) at https://www.tenderlink.com/efl by registering your company, by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs) Fiji Time on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.
EOI documents may be viewed and downloaded from www.efl.com.fj(opens in new window) or https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window).
Submissions by email or facsimile will not be accepted. Hard-copy submissions to the tender box at EFL Head Office, Suva, will not be accepted.
Appendix 1 - Terms of Reference
TERMS OF REFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL (E&S) SPECIALIST
Fiji Energy Transformation Project (P518499)
Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) - Energy Fiji Limited (EFL)
1. Introduction and Background
Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is preparing the Fiji Energy Transformation Project (P518499), a World Bank-supported initiative estimated at USD 230 million. The project aims to accelerate renewable-energy development, modernize the power grid, rehabilitate aging infrastructure, and reform the power sector to attract private investment in solar energy. Key interventions span Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni, including solar PV/BESS parks of more than 50 MW each, grid-evacuation infrastructure, transmission-line upgrades and modernization of existing power stations.
The Initial Environmental and Social Review Summary has classified the project's environmental and social risks as Substantial, reflecting biodiversity impacts, customary iTaukei land tenure, community health and safety, labor influx, SEA/SH risks, and supply-chain concerns associated with PV modules and battery energy storage systems.
EFL is establishing a Project Preparation Unit (PPU) to prepare the project for appraisal and Board approval. The E&S Specialist will lead preparation of required E&S instruments, integrate E&S requirements into technical and procurement outputs, and prepare the TOR for a separate capacity-building assignment to develop and operationalize EFL's institutional ESMS.
2. Objectives of the Assignment
The objective is to ensure that GFPP-financed preparation activities and the investments they support comply with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, the project Environmental and Social Commitment Plan, applicable Fiji law, and Good International Industry Practice.
3. Scope of Work
The Consultant will perform the following tasks, organized into five functional areas:
3.1 General E&S Support to the PPU
• Serve as the PPU's E&S focal point and advise the Project Manager and technical teams on application of the ESF.
• Screen preparation activities and concept designs, identify applicable standards and instruments, and maintain an E&S Risk Register with actions, responsibilities and status.
• Prepare ESCP inputs, TORs for specialized studies, and E&S requirements for technical specifications and bidding documents; oversee related consultant outputs.
• Provide practical ESF training and on-the-job support to the PPU and relevant EFL staff.
• Coordinate with the World Bank, relevant Fiji agencies, TLTB, technical consultants and EFL departments, and maintain records of key decisions and actions.
3.2 Preparation of E&S Instruments Required by Appraisal
This is the most critical function of the assignment. The E&S Specialist will prepare the following appraisal-stage instruments and related outputs:
a. E&S Scoping Studies with Critical Habitat Screening
• Lead scoping studies for solar PV/BESS parks on Vanua Levu and Taveuni, grid-evacuation infrastructure, and new or upgraded transmission lines.
• Conduct structured Critical Habitat screening under ESS6 using available biodiversity data, including IUCN Red List species, Fiji endemic avifauna information, and protected-area registries.
• Where critical habitat is identified or cannot be ruled out, prepare detailed assessments and, where necessary, a Biodiversity Management Plan with offset strategies, no-go zones and seasonal restrictions.
• Include baseline social surveys, land-tenure mapping, community presence, vulnerable-group identification, and climate-resilience considerations such as cyclone, flooding and sea-level-rise risks.
b. Environmental and Social Management Plan - Aging Asset Replacement
• Prepare a site-specific ESMP for rehabilitation and replacement of aging power infrastructure under Component 3, covering baseline conditions, construction and operational risks, hazardous materials including PCBs, asbestos and e-waste, mitigation, monitoring, emergency response, contractor requirements, responsibilities, schedules and costs.
c. Resettlement Policy Framework
• Prepare an RPF consistent with ESS5 covering legal and institutional arrangements and gap analysis; eligibility and cut-off dates; entitlements and replacement-cost valuation; livelihood restoration; procedures for site-specific plans; consultation and grievance arrangements; monitoring, responsibilities and budget provisions.
d. Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence Report
• Identify and document all project sites or corridors where land or access rights have been or may be secured through negotiated settlement or other voluntary arrangement, and verify consistency with ESS5 and Fiji law.
• Prepare an inventory of leases, easements, access and land-use agreements, donations, transfers and other consensual arrangements, recording parcels, rights-holders, status, duration, consideration, benefits and supporting evidence.
• Assess whether each arrangement is voluntary, transparent, informed and free from coercion; whether formal, informal, customary, secondary and shared rights-holders were identified and represented; and whether participants had sufficient information, time, advice and a genuine right to refuse.
• For customary land and resources, screen whether ESS7 and FPIC apply. Where required, document a culturally appropriate collective process through institutions selected by affected iTaukei communities, with participation of women, youth and potentially excluded rights-holders. Do not infer FPIC solely from approvals by TLTB, agencies or individual owners.
• Where applicable, confirm and document eligibility cut-off dates, culturally appropriate public notice, valuation and compensation or benefit methodology, replacement-cost consistency, implementation status, grievances and corrective actions.
• Conclude for each arrangement whether ESS5 criteria are demonstrated and identify any additional instrument, remedial action, responsible party and completion deadline required before access or civil works.
e. Integrated Stakeholder Engagement Plan
• Prepare a project-level SEP consistent with ESS10, including stakeholder analysis, differentiated engagement for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, disclosure, responsibilities, schedule, monitoring and reporting.
• Include a culturally appropriate consultation plan for communities potentially affected by solar PV/BESS and associated infrastructure, covering languages, timing, representation, feedback, land arrangements, benefit sharing and any ESS7 FPIC process.
• Establish an accessible project grievance mechanism and a confidential, survivor-centered SEA/SH reporting and referral pathway.
f. Labor Management Procedures
• Prepare LMP consistent with ESS2 for direct, contracted, community and primary supply workers, including applicable law and gaps, terms and conditions, OHS, emergency preparedness, accommodation, labor influx, child and forced labor, PV/BESS supply-chain due diligence, codes of conduct, worker grievances, contractor obligations and training.
g. TOR for Development and Operationalization of EFL's ESMS
• Prepare a procurement-ready TOR and supporting inputs for a separate assignment to develop and operationalize EFL's institutional ESMS including potential staffing and structure to ensure the ESMS is properly resourced, strategically aligned, and embedded within EFL for lasting effectiveness.
• Define objectives, scope, methodology, deliverables, schedule, expertise, coordination, knowledge transfer and acceptance criteria. Cover policy and governance; screening; stakeholder, labor, land, biodiversity, pollution, community-safety, cultural-heritage, contractor and supply-chain management; incident response; monitoring; reporting; tools; templates; training; and a time-bound implementation plan.
• Consult relevant EFL departments. This assignment does not include development or implementation of the ESMS.
3.3 Policy and Regulatory Support
• Review proposed amendments to Fiji's Electricity Act from an E&S perspective, identify gaps with the World Bank ESF and international good practice, and recommend measures for the revised policy.
• Review the proposed Rooftop Solar PV Policy from an E&S perspective, including potential effects on consumers, community uptake and grid workers.
• Advise on E&S requirements for private-sector renewable-energy participation, including application of IFC Performance Standards and World Bank ESF requirements to PPP or private-investment components.
• Assess EFL's potential for an Environmental and Social Policy and support EFL's E&S team to derive and implement a practical policy.
3.4 E&S Inputs to Technical Studies and Infrastructure Components
• National Control Center Upgrade: identify E&S risks associated with civil works, OHS, asbestos and PCBs, and recommend mitigation for technical specifications.
• Modernization of Nabouwalu Government Station: conduct site-specific screening, identify community-proximity, worker-community and hazardous-material risks, and prepare an ESMP if required.
• Aging Infrastructure Rehabilitation: supplement the Component 3 ESMP with screening and, where feasible, inspection of all proposed sub-sites for hazardous materials, cultural heritage and social risks.
• Power Grid Interconnection, Vanua Levu-Taveuni: support feasibility and engineering studies with environmental and social routing-alternatives analysis and identification of a preferred route based on E&S criteria.
• Hydropower: prepare assessment TOR requirements covering direct, indirect, induced and cumulative life-cycle impacts across the relevant catchment, including flows, sediment, biodiversity, ecosystem services, water use, livelihoods, land, safety, cultural heritage, associated facilities, alternatives, mitigation, monitoring and adaptive management.
• Solar PV/BESS Parks: provide E&S inputs to concept designs for two parks of more than 50 MW each, including environmentally and socially informed site-selection criteria and ESF compliance review.
3.5 Monitoring, Reporting and Disclosure
• Submit monthly E&S progress reports covering instrument preparation, risk-register actions, engagement, grievances, emerging issues and preparation-phase ESCP commitments.
• Prepare quarterly stakeholder-engagement summaries.
• Coordinate disclosure through EFL and other required channels and make accessible copies available to affected communities.
• Prepare an appraisal-stage E&S readiness summary recording instrument status, review, disclosure, outstanding actions and post-appraisal timelines.
4. Methodology
• Desktop review of project, legal, technical and E&S documentation and available baseline data.
• Structured screening, site visits and physical inspections where feasible.
• Stakeholder consultations with EFL, government agencies, TLTB, affected communities, technical consultants and the World Bank.
• Application of the World Bank ESF, ESCP, applicable Fiji law, GIIP and the mitigation hierarchy.
• Iterative preparation, review and revision of instruments, with clear evidence trails, action tracking and quality assurance.
• Practical knowledge transfer and on-the-job support to EFL and PPU personnel.
5. Key Deliverables
Deliverable | Timeline |
E&S screening notes for all GFPP-financed activities (rolling) | Within 1 week of initiation of each activity |
E&S Risk Register, initial and updated quarterly | Within 1 month of mobilization, then quarterly |
Inputs to ESCP | As directed by World Bank task team |
E&S Scoping Studies with Critical Habitat Screening | By 15 December |
ESMP for Component 3, Aging Asset Replacement | By 15 December |
Resettlement Policy Framework | By 15 December |
Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence Report(s) | By 15 December |
Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including consultation plan, project GRM and SEA/SH pathway | By 15 December |
Labor Management Procedures | By 15 December |
Procurement-ready TOR and supporting inputs for EFL ESMS assignment | Within 3 months of mobilization and in time for procurement |
Advisory notes on Electricity Act amendments and Rooftop Solar PV Policy | As requested |
E&S inputs to bidding documents and technical specifications | As required by procurement schedule |
E&S technical input notes for infrastructure studies and components | According to relevant technical-study schedule |
Monthly E&S progress reports | Monthly |
Quarterly stakeholder-engagement summaries | Quarterly |
ESF capacity-building and on-the-job training program, materials and attendance records | Within 2 months of mobilization, then as required |
Disclosure record and consolidated Appraisal-Stage E&S Readiness Summary | Before appraisal, updated as required |
All deliverables shall be submitted in English, professionally edited, and formatted in accordance with any World Bank templates provided.
6. Reporting and Coordination
The E&S Specialist will report to the PPU Project Manager on a day-to-day basis. For technical E&S matters, the Specialist will coordinate closely with World Bank E&S Specialists and participate in World Bank supervision missions and project-preparation meetings.
The Specialist will also coordinate with:
• EFL's full-time Environmental Officer and Social Officer, once recruited;
• GFPP technical consultants in engineering, energy and finance;
• iTaukei Land Trust Board on land-tenure and customary-engagement matters;
• Department of Environment and other relevant Fiji government agencies; and
• external E&S consultants engaged for specialized studies.
7. Required Qualifications and Experience
7.1 Education
• University degree, at minimum Bachelor's level, in environmental science, social science, natural-resource management, engineering or a closely related field. A postgraduate qualification in environmental or social assessment is strongly preferred.
7.2 Professional Experience
• At least seven years of relevant experience in E&S assessment and management for infrastructure or energy projects.
• Demonstrated application of the World Bank ESF or IFC Performance Standards and preparation of ESMPs, land or resettlement instruments, SEPs/GRMs and LMPs.
• Experience in biodiversity and critical-habitat screening, ESS5 land and resettlement due diligence, and ESS7 engagement and FPIC.
• Experience with hazardous materials, renewable energy, grid infrastructure or power generation is desirable.
• Pacific or Fiji experience, including familiarity with iTaukei land tenure and governance, is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, coordination, consultation and capacity-building skills in multicultural settings.
8. Duration and Location
• Duration: Part-time for the full GFPP implementation period, estimated at [24 months], subject to satisfactory performance and GFPP availability.
• Location: Remote-based, with regular travel to project sites on Vanua Levu, Taveuni and other islands as required for scoping, consultation and supervision.
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