REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) – Independent Environmental and Social Management Plan Audit for the ECOREAP

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

The Gambia

ECOWAS REGIONAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT (ECOREAP)                                                                                            

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-D 4070

Assignment Title: Independent Environmental and Social Management Plan Audit for the ECOREAP

Reference No: GM-NAWEC-467429-CS-CQS

 

The ECOWAS-Regional Electricity Access Project (REAP) is a part of a Series of Projects (SOPs) being implemented within the ECOWAS region. It is funded by the International Development Association (IDA/World Bank, and it aims to increase the number of people in West Africa with access to reliable and affordable electricity, as articulated in the ECOWAS White Paper of 2006.

The SOP consists of two Phases, which plan to provide 2.5 million people across five countries in West Africa, namely Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Togo, Senegal and The Gambia with electricity. Phase I of the SOP is to provide access to 1.1 million people in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and The Gambia. It is expected that this will transform the power sectors of these countries and enable them to achieve their common objective of delivering more power to more consumers.

In The Gambia, Phase I will finance the expansion of medium and low-voltage networks from the two high-voltage 225/33 kV substations (in Soma, Lower River Region–LRR, and in Brikama, in West Coast Region–WCR) being built under the OMVG Energy Project.

The Second Phase of the SOP (Phase II) will finance the reinforcement and extension of the distribution network (MV and LV) in Niger, Senegal and Mauritania, and within the context of the ECOWAS White Paper of 2006, additional member countries will be included in future through potential additional financing.

These participating countries will benefit from attracting larger contractors to ensure timely implementation, and furthermore, the regional approach facilitated by ECOWAS will be used to disseminate lessons learned from the World Bank’s global access experiences, which will be shared with participating countries to implement the access agenda. 

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the E&S audit is to perform an independent assessment of the environmental and social management of ECOREAP in line with the requirements established in the ESMF and the ESIAs. Focus will be placed on examining whether a system for addressing environmental and social aspects of the project and sub-project activities have been functional and adequately resourced and whether implementation of mitigation measures and established mechanisms as contemplated in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is in line with the Operational Policies as elaborated in the ESMF and ESIA. Based on audit findings, gap-filling and enhancement measures with agreed action plans will be recommended for the project going forward.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The focus of the Environmental and Social audit will be on ECOREAP works.

The audit will comprise of an independent evaluation of the overall environmental and social management in line with the ECOREAP ESMF, and ESIAs.

Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Develop a workplan to undertake an E&S audit program.
  2. Review and assess the adequacy of the project stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement progress and assess current and planned stakeholder engagement activities as outlined in the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
  3. Conduct an environmental and social audit as per the audit program.
  4. Audit the implementing agencies’ capacities and resources to implement environmental and social management measures.
  5. Audit the capacities and resources of project consultants, contractors, and Owner Engineer in implementing and addressing all relevant environmental and social risks and impacts of these two components under GERMP, in particular specific E&S risks that were identified in the ESMF/ESIAs.
  6. Auditing risks related to labor influx, covering Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS), signing code of conduct and community, health, and safety. Auditing the management of such risks at the project levels, including whether a system is in place and functions to address risks related to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), and Violence Against Children (VAC).
  7. Auditing of the effectiveness of the project’s Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) in terms of its accessibility, credibility, effectiveness in resolving grievances, resourcing, etc.
  8. Auditing the projects stakeholder engagement activities for the ECOREAP intervention areas covering the MV and LV lines throughout the duration of the project lifecycle and identify if they were sufficiently identifying stakeholder priorities.
  9. Present audit findings and recommend gap-filling and enhancement measures for the overall environmental and social management, with action plans agreed by the NAWEC-PIU.
  10. The final deliverable shall include extensive visual and graphic documentation including photographs of field conditions (including timestamps and geotagged reference points.

The duration of the assignment is 35 working days. The consultant shall prepare a separate report assessing the overall management of ESMF/ESIA implementation, and separate reports for the various activities with site-specific findings and recommendations. A synthesis report on gaps, strengths and weaknesses of both overall project and site-specific management of E&S risks, with recommendations for improvement, shall be prepared in the final report.

For an Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) compliance audit, key deliverables include:

  • Inception report and Audit Plan and Scope Document
  • Compliance Checklist
  • Environmental and Social Compliance Audit Report
  • Non-Compliance and Corrective Action Log
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Records
  • Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) Review Report
  • Training and Capacity-Building Evaluation Report
  • Monitoring and Data Collection Review
  • Incident and Accident Review Summary
  • Closure and Restoration Status
  • Audit Summary Presentation and Follow-up Plan

National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) 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.

It is brought to the attention of the Consultants in accordance with paragraph 5.9 of the ” Borrowers Procurement Regulations for seeking Investment Project Financing (FPI)” (July 2016), revised in November 2017 and July 2018 and November 2020 (“Regulations “Procurement”): Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, current edition of the World Bank Conflict of Interest Rules, are applicable.

Evaluation Criteria

The audit team is expected to be a firm with appropriate and sufficient capabilities, resources, and experience to execute the full extent of the scope of services to a very high quality. The team will mainly comprise relevant experts in environmental management, social risk management, and other experts in specific topics such as OHS and community, health and safety, SEA/SH. The team must have experience in environmental and social assessments and risk management in major infrastructure projects. All team members should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Strong and demonstrated interpersonal skills, and experience communicating with senior government officials, communities and large groups of people, ability to organize and conduct technical workshops related to audit findings
  • Excellent working knowledge experience on Gambian legislation and regulations related to environmental and social risk management, and as outlined in the project ESMF/ESIAs, is required for all specialists
  • Field experience and good knowledge of the implementation of World Bank’s safeguards policies (or that of other international financial institutions), including the Operational Policies, and the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is desirable
  • Proven writing and analytical skills, ability to initiate innovative approaches
  • Proven ability to work as a team-player with multi-tasking skills, experience in facilitation, presentation, communication and computational skills, attention to details and client orientation
  • Competency in the use of standard desktop publishing applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); and
  • Auditing Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience conducting ESMP compliance audits or similar assessments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, project developers, and regulators.
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English
  • Environmental and Social Expertise: Proven knowledge and experience in environmental and social safeguards, including mitigation measures, monitoring, and compliance.
  • Sector-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry or project type in energy sector.
  • Understanding of ESMP Frameworks: Demonstrated understanding of ESMP guidelines, relevant laws, and international standards
  • Ability to identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations.
  • Experience in preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports.
  • Demonstrated impartiality and absence of conflicts of interest.
  • Commitment to ethical auditing practices.
  • Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related fields.
  • Certifications in environmental auditing, impact assessment, or sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001 auditor certification).
  1. Environmental Specialist (Key Specialist)
  • At least a master’s degree in environmental science / engineering / planning
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience particularly in environmental management of Energy infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated experience in environmental impact assessments and development of risk management instruments, especially addressing impacts on civil works projects; and
  • Experience in conducting similar audits and possess an auditor certification for ISO, and relevant environmental management systems
  • Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related fields.
  • Certifications in environmental auditing, impact assessment, or sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001 auditor certification).
  1. Social Risk Specialist (Key Specialist)
  • At least a master’s degree in social sciences, sociology, anthropology, or community development
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience particularly in social risk management in infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in social impact assessments and development of risk management instruments, especially addressing impacts on vulnerable or diverse groups (e.g., people with disabilities), land acquisition and resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, etc.; and
  • Experience in conducting similar audits, especially in the areas of social risk management.
  1. Stakeholder Engagement and Gender Specialist (with experience in SEA/SH)
  • At least a master’s degree such as social development, public policy, gender studies, or related field
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and working experience in stakeholder engagement, Gender considerations in infrastructure projects, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and SEA/SH management, gender studies and post-disaster contexts
  • Experience in developing and accessing SEA/SH guidelines, management systems, checklists, and training courses on SEA/SH; and
  1. Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist
  • At least a master’s degree in occupational health and safety (OHS), safety at work, other relevant disciplines
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years’ relevant professional experience particularly in OHS management of infrastructure or civil works projects
  • Demonstrated experience in OHS assessments and supervision and development of OHS management instruments for major infrastructure projects for both workers and communities; and
  • Experience in conducting similar audit and possess an auditor certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by clicking on the link below.

ToR_for_ESMP Audit_ECOREAP_PIU 070125

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’s Qualifications-based Selection method (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00.

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 31st January 2025.

The address above referred is:

PIU-Gambia

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 3664125 / 3182113/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) – Independent Resettlement Action Plan Implementation Audit for the GERMP Backbone phase I and backbone phase II

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

The Gambia

Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP)                                                                                            

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-D6530

Assignment Title: Independent Resettlement Action Plan Implementation Audit for the GERMP Backbone phase I and backbone phase II

Reference No: GM-NAWEC-448954-CS-CQS 

The Republic of The Gambia together with the International Development Association (IDA), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Union (EU), collectively the “Lenders”), is implementing a new energy project to improve the power generation and transmission capacity in the country. The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) will increase the generation capacity through renewable sources, reinforce the transmission infrastructure in the Great Banjul Area, and in the provinces across the country.

The development objective of the project is to improve the operational performance of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), and its capacity to dispatch variable renewable electricity. The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) will improve the power generation capacity and efficiency of NAWEC’s transmission network to increase access to electricity for socio-economic development. This objective is in line with the Gambian National Development Plan (NDP-2018-2021), the Gambia Electricity Sector Roadmap (2017) and the National Energy Policy (2014-2018), among other national policies which promote the extension, reliability, and quality of the Government’s energy supply, as well as diversifying energy sources to include renewables.

The objectives of the RAP Audit are to:

  • Confirm compliance with national legislation regarding aspects of RAP implementation such as payment of statutory compensation.
  • Confirm compliance with international requirements for RAP implementation, including OP.4.12.
  • Assess whether RAP objectives and commitments have been delivered as per the RAP approved by the World Bank and national Gambian Authorities.
  • Monitor delivery of entitlements to PAPs, including all entitlements outlined in the RAP such as: payment of compensation, housing replacement, transitional support, livelihood restoration and vulnerable persons assistance etc…
  • Analyze the construction activities that took place after the implementation of the RAP and identify and address any additional land acquisition, crop compensation and construction damage issues that has arisen during construction.
  • Monitor and evaluate the treatment of Vulnerable Persons
  • Assess the performance of the Grievance Mechanism as per the good practice principles (accessible, transparent, fair etc..). Analyze all closed and open complaints from the RAP and identify what measures need to be put in place to find resolutions to any outstanding or complicated complaints related to the RAP.
  • Align RAP goal with existing policies and programs to avoid duplication and enhance synergy
  • Undertake stakeholder engagement on the RAP implementation process to support the RAP audit conclusions and recommendations.

Scope:

The focus of the RAP implementation audit will be on GERMP Backbone phase I and phase II.

The audit will comprise of an independent evaluation of the overall implementation of RAP, as per commitments stated in the RPF, and RAPs for both GERMP backbone phase I and phase II.

Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Develop a workplan to undertake a broad audit program.
  2. Based on clear and agreed criteria, select site-specific activities to be included in the audit.
  3. Review and assess the adequacy of the project stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement progress and assess current and planned stakeholder engagement activities as outlined in the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
  4. Conduct a RAP implementation audit of the two components (GERMP Backbone phase I and phase II) as per the audit program.
  5. Assess the PIU capacities and resources to implement the measures recommended to address the gaps identified in the implementation of the RAPs.
  6. Assess the effectiveness of the project’s Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) in terms of its accessibility, credibility, effectiveness in resolving grievances, resourcing, etc.
  7. Assess the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activities undertaken for the development and implementation of RAP.
  8. Present audit findings and recommend gap-filling and enhancement measures for the overall RAPs implementation of the two components with action plans agreed by the GERMP and the World Bank.
  9. The final deliverable shall include extensive visual and graphic documentation including all the affected plots, photographs of field conditions.

Duration of Assignment

The duration of the assignment is three (3) months.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant shall prepare a separate report assessing the overall management of ESMF/ESIA implementation, and separate reports for the various activities with site-specific findings and recommendations. A synthesis report of gaps, strengths and weaknesses of both overall project and site-specific management of E&S risks, with recommendations for improvement, shall be prepared in the final report.

Key deliverable for RAP Audit Consultant:

  • Inception Report
  • Desk Review and Data Collection Plan
  • Field work and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Compliance Assessment Report
  • Impact and Livelihood Restoration Analysis
  • Audit Findings and Recommendations Report
  • Final Report and Presentation
  • Follow-up and Monitoring Plan (optional)

National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) 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.

It is brought to the attention of the Consultants in accordance with paragraph 5.9 of the ” Borrowers Procurement Regulations for seeking Investment Project Financing (FPI)” (July 2016), revised in November 2017 and July 2018 and November 2020 (“Regulations “Procurement”): Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, current edition of the World Bank Conflict of Interest Rules, are applicable.

Evaluation Criteria

The audit team is expected to be a firm with appropriate and sufficient capabilities, resources, and experience to execute the full extent of the scope of services to a very high quality. The team will mainly comprise relevant experts in resettlement, RAP implementation and auditing, economic displacement, both temporary and permanent, and other experts in specific topics such as socio-economic, GIS expert, land valuation specialist, a lawyer or legal expert, Gender, SEA/SH. The team must have experience in social risk management, resettlement, and compensation. All team members should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Strong and demonstrated interpersonal skills, and experience communicating with senior government officials, communities and large groups of people, ability to organize and conduct technical workshops related to audit findings
  • Excellent working knowledge experience on Gambian legislation and regulations related to social risk management, land valuation, resettlement and economic displacement as outlined in the project RPF/RAPs, is required for all specialists. Also, knowledge of the local culture, language(s), and social dynamics of the affected region and understanding of the unique socio-political and economic context that may impact resettlement outcomes.
  • Field experience and good knowledge of the implementation of World Bank’s safeguards policies (or that of other international financial institutions), including the Operational Policies, and the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is desirable
  • Proven writing and analytical skills, ability to initiate innovative approaches
  • Proven ability to work as a team-player with multi-tasking skills, experience in facilitation, presentation, communication and computational skills, attention to details and client orientation
  • Competency in the use of standard desktop publishing applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); and
  • Knowledge of ethical standards for audits, including transparency, confidentiality, and impartiality
  • Demonstrated commitment to upholding high ethical standards, with a track record of unbiased and accurate reporting
  • Understanding of grievance redress mechanisms and experience in assessing their functionality and fairness
  • A proven track record of delivering quality outputs on time and within budget.
  • Positive references from past RAP audits or similar consultancy projects, preferably from reputable clients or organizations
  • Willingness to provide samples of previous audit reports (if confidentiality allows) or client testimonials.
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English
  • Proven experience conducting RAP audits, social impact assessments, or similar projects, especially in sectors like infrastructure, mining, or energy, where resettlements are common.
  • Specific experience with resettlement issues, livelihood restoration, social safeguards, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Familiarity with international standards and guidelines on resettlement (e.g., World Bank, IFC, ADB standards).
  • Understanding of international best practices in RAP development, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Proven skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, including conducting field assessments, surveys, and interviews.
  • Ability to critically evaluate RAP implementation against set objectives and key performance indicators.
  • Skills in using relevant data analysis software, if required, for impact assessments.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with affected communities, including conducting interviews, focus groups, and consultations.
  1. Project Manager / Team Leader

Project Manager/Team Leader should be a post-graduate, preferably in social sciences with financial management background. S/he should have 10 years’ experience in implementation of resettlement plans and development of reports with good knowledge on GIS and mapping of Project affected area and PAP plots of land. S/he should have held responsible position in the previous assignments and should possess participatory management skills. Knowledge of local language (Mandinka) will be a good asset.

  1. Social Specialist as Community Facilitator

The social specialists should have at least a master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences with at least 10 years field experience. They shall have experience in implementation of resettlement in project development works with knowledge of prevailing resettlement policies including WB policies, and knowledge of gender issues and/or GBV. They should have at least five years of experience in community consultation (including one with demonstrated experience with gender-sensitive consultation approaches and working with women community members to create safe-spaces for discussion). Knowledge of the local language and experience of working in The Gambia are desired.

  1. SEA/SH and Gender Specialist
  • At least a master’s degree in such as social development, public policy, gender studies, or related field
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and working experience in Gender Based Violence (GBV) and SEA/SH management, gender studies and post-disaster contexts.
  • Experience in developing and SEA/SH guidelines, management systems, checklists, and training courses on SEA/SH; and
  1. Land Acquisition Specialist

Should have at least a master’s degree in the social sciences with 10 years field experience in Land Acquisition, using maps to identify PAP assets, should have knowledge of prevailing land acquisition and compensation Act in The Gambia and WB policies, including OP 4.12 and the Environmental and Social Framework ESS 5.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by clicking on the link below.

ToR_for_RAP_Imple_Audit_GERMP_Backbone_Phase_I_II_PIU

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’s Qualifications-based Selection method (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00.

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 30th January 2025.

The address above referred is:

Managing Director

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 3664125 / 3182113/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) – Independent Environmental and Social Audit of the ESMP Implementation of the GERMP Jambur Solar Plant and the GBA Transmission and Distribution Modernization

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

The Gambia

Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP)                                                                                            

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-D6530

Assignment Title: Independent Environmental and Social Audit of the ESMP Implementation of the GERMP Jambur Solar Plant and the GBA Transmission and Distribution Modernization

Reference No: GM-NAWEC-448951-CS-CQS

The Republic of The Gambia together with the International Development Association (IDA), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Union (EU), collectively the “Lenders”), are implementing a new energy project (the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) to improve power generation and transmission capacity in the country. The GERMP aimed to increase the energy generation capacity through renewable sources, reinforce the transmission infrastructure in the Great Banjul Area, and in the provinces across the country. It is expected to improve efficiency of NAWEC’s transmission network and increase access to electricity for socio-economic development of the country.

The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the operational performance of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), and its capacity to dispatch variable renewable electricity. This is in line with the Gambian National Development Plan (NDP-2018-2021), the Gambia Electricity Sector Roadmap (2017) and the National Energy Policy (2014-2018), among other national policies which promote the extension, reliability, and quality of the national energy supply, as well as diversifying energy sources to include renewables.

The objective of the E&S audit is to perform an independent assessment of the environmental and social management of GERMP Jambur solar plant, and the GBA Transmission and Distribution Modernization in line with the requirements established in the ESMF, ESIA and RAP. Focus will be placed on examining whether a system for addressing environmental and social aspects of the project and sub-project activities have been functional and adequately resourced and whether implementation of mitigation measures and established mechanisms as contemplated in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is in line with the Operational Policies as elaborated in the ESMF. Based on audit findings, gap-filling and enhancement measures with agreed action plans will be recommended for the project going forward.

The focus of the Environmental and Social audit will be on GERMP Jambur solar plant, and the GBA Transmission and Distribution Modernization works.

The audit will comprise of an independent evaluation of the overall environmental and social management in line with the GERMP ESMF, and GERMP Jambur solar plant, RAP for Jambur solar plant and the GBA Transmission and Distribution ESIAs.

Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Develop a workplan to undertake an E&S audit program.
  2. Review and assess the adequacy of the project stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement progress and assess current and planned stakeholder engagement activities as outlined in the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
  3. Conduct an environmental and social audit as per the audit program.
  4. Assess the implementing agencies’ capacities and resources to implement environmental and social management measures.
  5. Assess the capacities and resources of project consultants, contractors, and Owner Engineer in implementing and addressing all relevant environmental and social risks and impacts of these two components under GERMP, in particular specific E&S risks that were identified in the ESMF/ESIAs.
  6. Auditing risks related to labor influx, covering Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS), signing code of conduct and community, health, and safety.
  7. Auditing of the effectiveness of the project’s Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) in terms of its accessibility, credibility, effectiveness in resolving grievances, resourcing, etc.
  8. Auditing the projects stakeholder engagement activities for the Jambur solar park and associated transmission lines throughout the duration of the project lifecycle and identify if they were sufficiently identifying stakeholder priorities.
  9. Present audit findings and recommend gap-filling and enhancement measures for the overall environmental and social management, with action plans agreed by the NAWEC-PIU.

The duration of the assignment is 35 working days. The consultant shall prepare a separate report assessing the overall management of ESMF/ESIA implementation, and separate reports for the various activities with site-specific findings and recommendations. A synthesis report on gaps, strengths and weaknesses of both overall project and site-specific management of E&S risks, with recommendations for improvement, shall be prepared in the final report.

For an Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) compliance audit, key deliverables include:

  • Inception report and Audit Plan and Scope Document
  • Compliance Checklist
  • Environmental and Social Compliance Audit Report
  • Non-Compliance and Corrective Action Log
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Records
  • Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) Review Report
  • Training and Capacity-Building Evaluation Report
  • Monitoring and Data Collection Review
  • Incident and Accident Review Summary
  • Closure and Restoration Status
  • Audit Summary Presentation and Follow-up Plan

National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) 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.

It is brought to the attention of the Consultants in accordance with paragraph 5.9 of the ” Borrowers Procurement Regulations for seeking Investment Project Financing (FPI)” (July 2016), revised in November 2017 and July 2018 and November 2020 (“Regulations “Procurement”): Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, current edition of the World Bank Conflict of Interest Rules, are applicable.

Evaluation Criteria

The audit team is expected to be a firm with appropriate and sufficient capabilities, resources, and experience to execute the full extent of the scope of services to a very high quality. The team will mainly comprise relevant experts in environmental management, social risk management, and other experts in specific topics such as OHS and community, health and safety, SEA/SH. The team must have experience in environmental and social assessments and risk management in major infrastructure projects. All team members should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Strong and demonstrated interpersonal skills, and experience communicating with senior government officials, communities and large groups of people, ability to organize and conduct technical workshops related to audit findings
  • Excellent working knowledge experience on Gambian legislation and regulations related to environmental and social risk management, and as outlined in the project ESMF/ESIAs, is required for all specialists
  • Field experience and good knowledge of the implementation of World Bank’s safeguards policies (or that of other international financial institutions), including the Operational Policies, and the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is desirable
  • Proven writing and analytical skills, ability to initiate innovative approaches
  • Proven ability to work as a team-player with multi-tasking skills, experience in facilitation, presentation, communication and computational skills, attention to details and client orientation
  • Competency in the use of standard desktop publishing applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); and
  • Auditing Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience conducting ESMP compliance audits or similar assessments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, project developers, and regulators.
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English
  • Environmental and Social Expertise: Proven knowledge and experience in environmental and social safeguards, including mitigation measures, monitoring, and compliance.
  • Sector-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry or project type in energy sector.
  • Understanding of ESMP Frameworks: Demonstrated understanding of ESMP guidelines, relevant laws, and international standards
  • Ability to identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations.
  • Experience in preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports.
  • Demonstrated impartiality and absence of conflicts of interest.
  • Commitment to ethical auditing practices.
  • Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related fields.
  • Certifications in environmental auditing, impact assessment, or sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001 auditor certification).
  1. Environmental Specialist (Key Specialist)
  • At least a master’s degree in environmental science / engineering / planning
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience particularly in environmental management of Energy infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated experience in environmental impact assessments and development of risk management instruments, especially addressing impacts on civil works projects; and
  • Experience in conducting similar audits and possess an auditor certification for ISO, and relevant environmental management systems
  • Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related fields.
  • Certifications in environmental auditing, impact assessment, or sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001 auditor certification).
  1. Social Risk Specialist (Key Specialist)
  • At least a master’s degree in social sciences, sociology, anthropology, or community development
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience particularly in social risk management in infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in social impact assessments and development of risk management instruments, especially addressing impacts on vulnerable or diverse groups (e.g., people with disabilities), land acquisition and resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, etc.; and
  • Experience in conducting similar audits, especially in the areas of social risk management.
  1. Stakeholder Engagement and Gender Specialist (with experience in SEA/SH)
  • At least a master’s degree such as social development, public policy, gender studies, or related field
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and working experience in stakeholder engagement, Gender considerations in infrastructure projects, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and SEA/SH management, gender studies and post-disaster contexts
  • Experience in developing and accessing SEA/SH guidelines, management systems, checklists, and training courses on SEA/SH; and
  1. Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist
  • At least a master’s degree in occupational health and safety (OHS), safety at work, other relevant disciplines
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years’ relevant professional experience particularly in OHS management of infrastructure or civil works projects
  • Demonstrated experience in OHS assessments and supervision and development of OHS management instruments for major infrastructure projects for both workers and communities; and
  • Experience in conducting similar audit and possess an auditor certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by clicking on the link below.

ToR for ESMP Audit GERMP Solar and GBA TLine

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’s Qualifications-based Selection method (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00.

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 30th January 2025.

The address above referred is:

Managing Director

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 3664125 / 3182113/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) – Update of the Resettlement Action Plan of the Regional Solar Park of The Gambia (RSPG)

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

The Gambia
Regional Solar Park of The Gambia (RSPG)- P504421
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA- D4080
Assignment Title: Update of the Resettlement Action Plan of the Regional Solar Park of The Gambia (RSPG)
Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-447227-CS-CQS

The Republic of The Gambia is implementing Regional Solar Park of The Gambia Project (RSPG) financed by the World Bank. National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is an Implementing Agency for RSPG. The main Project Development Objective is to mobilize private investments through the piloting of a sustainable solar and battery energy storage system competitive bidding process.

With the assistance of the World Bank and the ECOWAS West African Power Pool (WAPP), NAWEC has developed a Resettlement Action Plan whose cutoff date was on 05th April 2022, and the RAP was approved in March 2023 by the World Bank. That means it has been almost two years, and the RAP is still not implemented. Meanwhile, NAWEC has hired a consortium of consultants composed of EY, Mayer Brown and Imara Solar (the “Transaction Advisor”) to develop an auction system in The Gambia for the selection of one or more IPPs to finance, build and operate the first phase of the Regional Solar Park (50 MWp solar with 18 MWh of BESS, (Battery Energy Storage System) the “Project”).

Contractually, the transaction support for the solar auction is divided into two phases, with the first phase focusing on the design of the auction, with the WAPP as the leading client (the “Phase 1”), and the second phase providing support for the launch and running of the auction, with the Government of The Gambia as the client (the “Phase 2”). As required by the Request for Proposal dated May 6, 2021, the Transaction Advisor had provided a technical and financial proposal both for Phase 1 and 2 selected in its offer dated July 12, 2021.

Phase 1 has been successfully completed, and in Phase 2, the Transaction Advisor will support the Client in launching a solar + BESS solar park tender until financial close of the winning bidder. That means by the time the bidder will be chosen, the two years required to update a RAP not implemented yet will be reached.

Prior to handing over the site to the IPP contractor, the RAP should be updated to ensure that the rates used reflect current value replacement rates, consult stakeholders and affected communities to make sure that they are updated on the progress of the project and the planned activities including the timeline of planned resettlement activities. After updating the RAP, it should be implemented without delay and compensate all the affected PAPs both individual and institutional PAPs.

The project is being prepared under the World Bank Groups Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The projects private sector partners may also use the Environmental and Social Performance Standards of the private sector international financial institutions like IFC, as well as the Gambian Land Acquisition and Compensation Act (LACA).

The objective of this assignment is to assess the overall compliance of the WB ESS 5 with the resettlement process, the valuation of the affected parties’ assets, the consultation process established during the development of the RAP, the Grievance Mechanism proposed, the matrix of the valuation for the compensation, the identification of vulnerable PAPs, the proposed livelihoods restoration plans, and also identify potential gaps with the ESS5.
After the approval of this first phase, the firm will proceed with the implementation of the RAP to compensate all the PAPs prior to it being handed over to the contractor to start the physical work at the RSPG Phase 1 site.

Scope of work:
The overall responsibility of the Consultancy firm will be ensuring strict compliance of the already developed and approved RAP with the World Bank Group Environmental and Social Standards ESS5 on Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement guidelines and The Gambia Land Acquisition and Compensation Act. And the implementation of the RAP following its update to make sure all the affected persons are duly consulted and compensated before handing over the site to the Contractor. The Consultant will assess, revise, update, and implement the RAP:
Task 1: Implementation of mitigation measures, land acquisition and livelihood restoration of the approved RAP
Task 2: Dissemination of Information and Consultation
Task 3: Land Acquisition
Task 4: Verification
Task 5: Distribution of Identity Files
Task 6: The final RAP implementation report shall include the following: Category of household, asset lost, compensation and all types of assistance, alternate livelihood options, details of resettlement, specific training requirement for skill up gradation and institutions responsible for training.
Task 7: Disbursement of Assistance and Delivery of Entitlements
Task 8: Relocation
Task 9: Grievance Mechanism
Task 10: Coordination between PAPs and NAWEC
Task 11: Conduct Public Information Campaign
Task 12: Awareness Creation on Gender Mainstreaming and Systemic inequalities

Update of the RAP – Phase 1

– Revise the identification of all potential project affected persons and the impacts of the proposed projects on their livelihoods and recommend measures to minimize resettlement

– Revise and update the socio-economic survey to generate a more up to date baseline data for use in the description of PAPs and which will form baseline for monitoring and evaluation of land acquisition, resettlement and compensation.

– To verify compliance with the relocation and resettlement process that govern similar projects according to the ESS 5.

– To provide guidelines to stakeholders participating in the minimizing resettlement impacts of the project.

– To recommend cost effective measures to be implemented for livelihoods impacts management.

– To update the Regional Solar Park in The Gambia Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) report compliant with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards.

– To revise and assess the public consultations conducted and verify if meaningful stakeholder engagement with all projects affected persons was properly implemented and updated where gaps are identified.

– Identification of deviations from the WB ESS5 and Land Acquisition and Compensation Act (LACA) with a view to prepare a compliance matrix

Implementation of the RAP – Phase 2

– Prepare resettlement action plan (RAP), monitoring reports, stakeholder engagement plan, implementation of the grievance system, all relevant legal documents, compensation agreements, socio-economic assessment and any relevant third-party documents

– Prepare a digital map of the site with the identification of all affected parties plots including their affected assets linked in the map database to ease the implementation of the RAP process and the verification of the real owners

– Implementation of mitigation measures, land acquisition and livelihood restoration of the approved RAP:

– The consultant will be required to mitigate the adverse effects of involuntary resettlement, while also aiming to improve their standards of living or at least restore them in real terms to pre-displacement levels or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation, whichever is higher.

– Dissemination of Information and Consultation.
– Land Acquisition
– Verification
– Distribution of Identity Files.
– The final RAP implementation report shall include the following.
– Disbursement of Assistance and Delivery of Entitlements.
– Relocation.
– Conduct Public Information Campaign.
– Awareness Creation on Gender Mainstreaming and Systemic inequalities.
– Develop a georeferenced RAP database based on the updated socio-economic data collected on PAPs and the information on losses (land, assets, revenue, access).
– The preparation of an updated RAP report which will be validated nationally and receive non-objection from the World Bank.
– The SEA/SH channel proposed in the GRM will be duly followed up by the consultant to manage sensitive grievances and those from vulnerable groups and persons.

Duration:

The consultant will work for a maximum of 8 weeks for the update of the RAP and six months to complete the implementation of the RAP.

Deliverables and Timeline
For the RAP Update:
The expected reports should be delivered in 8 weeks and must be written in English, and the following specific reports are:
A. Inception report (which will include a stakeholder engagement plan) and a review of project documentation and other relevant third-party documents and proposed site visit agenda (1 week after contract signature)

B. Draft RAP update report, including additional action plan (5 weeks after return from site visit)

C. Final RAP report, including supplemental action plan and (2 weeks after World Bank and NAWEC comments and observations are addressed and report updated) including the georeferenced database.

For the implementation of the RAP:
The following deliverables must be prepared and submitted in six months:
a) Inception Report: The consultant shall submit to the NAWEC PIU an inception report detailing plan of action including stakeholder engagement, the team which will implement the assignment deployment, time schedule, and detailed methodology, within 21 working days of the commencement of the assignment

b) The monthly and quarterly progress reports shall have to be submitted before the 10th of the following month

c) Consultation record keeping: The consultant shall document in full detail, the consultation processes (including dates, time, location, persons present, efforts to ensure women and other vulnerable groups attended and participated, noting if they are community meetings or individual/one on one meeting, etc. Photos of consultations shall only be taken with the expressed consent of participants and should be noted in consultations notes that consent was asked for and if it was obtained. No photos shall be taken of children and of women participating in women only focused discussions. Any concerns or issues which may be raised during consultation by PAPs why may impact implementation of the RAP should be brought to the attention of the PIU within 24 hours.

d) Training: full description of the training imparted (or facilitated) as part of the assignment (The GRC will need to be trained on how to manage complaints).

e) Draft Final Report: Consultant shall submit a Draft RAP Implementation Report at the end of the contract period summarizing the actions taken during the project, the methods used to carry out the assignment, and a summary of support, compensation and assistance given to the PAPs. This draft will be reviewed by NAWEC and commented upon. The progress archived in land acquisition as per entitlements shall be documented and shall be submitted to the NAWEC PIU as a part of the monthly progress report.

f) Final Report: Consultant shall submit final RAP implementation report complying with all the remarks / comments of NAWEC PIU, the World Bank on Draft Final Report at the end of the contract period summarizing the actions taken during the project, the methods used to carry out the assignment, and a summary of support, compensation and assistance given to the PAPs. The final digital map of the site with all the affected persons and their assets included in the map.

National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Consultant firm should have a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in social assessment, involuntary resettlement other relevant fields. The consultant team should have experience working with international development institutions like the World Bank and working in the energy sector, both on Transmission infrastructure and solar park. Knowledge about World Bank Environmental and Social Standards and experience in similar operation is required. The consultant’s team shall be composed of professionals with experience in socio-economic analysis, surveying and valuation, inclusive consultation, inclusion of vulnerable groups in the compensation process and management of complaints and grievance during the resettlement and/or relocation of affected persons.

– Social Development Specialist: He/she should be a post-graduate, preferably in social sciences with land management background. S/he should have 10 years’ experience in development and implementation of resettlement plans and development of reports with good knowledge on GIS and mapping of Project affected area and PAP plots of land. S/he should have held responsible position in the previous assignments and should possess participatory management skills. Knowledge of local languages (Mandinka, fula, wolof) will be a good asset. The specialist must have at least 3 previous roles leading RAPs for projects financed by the World Bank or other similar international financial institutions. This Specialist should also have GIS and database management skills to be able to update the RAP database during implementation.

– Gender Specialist: She must have: Minimum advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) or higher degree preferably in gender studies, communications, international development, public administration, or other relevant fields is required. A first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferably in above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degree.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in social and international development, with some experience in the execution of projects related to resettlement, gender mainstreaming, analysis of sex-disaggregated data. She will define the monitoring and reporting on gender mainstreaming activities and projects in the field of resettlement, guidance of vulnerable PAPs and those victims of SEA/SH. She should establish and develop strategy to support the GM regarding the management of vulnerable PAP and PAPs victim of SEA/SH. She must have experience in/facilitation skills for meetings and training, including capacity development and consultative workshops. SHe must have been involved in at least in two (2) RAPs studies and implementation on power project specifically in grid extension or reinforcement projects or electrification projects HTA/BTA/BT or Power generation (Solar Park) in the last five (5) years

– Land Acquisition Specialist / Livelihood Restauration Specialist: Must be a graduate or equivalent in the social sciences with five years field experience in Land Acquisition, using maps to identify PAP assets, should have knowledge of prevailing land acquisition and compensation Act and WB Environmental and Social Standards. This Specialist should also have GIS and database management expertise and will be responsible for to manage RAP database and GIS applications during the update and implementation of the RAP until it is closed, and the database is handed over to NAWEC. The specialist should have at least 3 previous roles as land acquisition and livelihood restoration specialist for RAPs in projects financed by the World Bank or other similar international financial institutions.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below or click on the following link:

TOR RAP Impl RSPG Dec 2025
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office 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 January 31st, 2025.

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator
Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,
Project Implementation Unit
Emporium III Building, Fajara
114 Kairaba Avenue
Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor
City: Banjul
Country: The Gambia
Telephone: +220 3664125/ 3182113/ 7009342
Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – International Procurement and Contract Management Consultant

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Gambia Regional Solar Park of The Gambia (RSPG) Project

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: ESMAP Umbrella MDTF Grant No. TF0C5865 Assignment Title: International Procurement and Contract Management

Consultant

Contract REF# (As per Procurement Plan): GM-NAWEC-429428-CS-CDS

 

The Republic of the Gambia is implementing Regional Solar Park of The Gambia Project (RSPGP) financed by the World Bank. National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is the Implementing Agency for RSPGP. The main Project Development Objective is to mobilize private investments through the piloting of a sustainable solar and battery energy storage system competitive bidding process.

 

NAWEC has set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU), which will manage implementation of the Project, including procurement financed by the Project. PIU is also managing contracts’ implementation to ensure effective and efficient compliance with the Financing Agreement. An experienced International Procurement and Contract Management Advisor (the Consultant) will be required to enhance capacity of the PIU in managing various aspects of project/contract/procurement management in implementation of the Project in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines and Project legal documents. The Consultant will also provide on-the-job training and support the capacity building of the PIU staff, and perform other related activities, as the need may be.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Consultant’s services are to provide support to the PIU in implementing project, contract management, and procurement activities under the Project and build capacity of PIU staff.

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Hands-on assistance in performing the following procurement and contract management activities without limitation:
    • Advising on the contract management processes with the goal of improving efficiency of contract implementation.
    • Advising on communication management with different stakeholders within and outside the project
    • Proactively identifying risks and proposing measures to prevent and/or mitigate them.
    • Advising on managing claims under

 

  • Reviewing progress reports and identifying potential gaps and risks, and suggesting solutions.
  • Reviewing contract activities for compliance with procedures and
  • Assisting in solving problems, which may arise during
  • Participation in discussions and contributing to decision making, especially on critical issues.
  • Assisting in establishing proper planning and record
  • Imparting project management knowledge and skills to the project staff to better manage and implement contracts.
  • Identifying risks, their ranking, and proposing risk mitigation
  • Advising on managing time, cost and quality in contract
  • Managing contract variations
  • Managing disputes and conflict resolution
  • Proper contract

 

  • Hands-on assistance and advising to the PIU procurement staff in performing the following procurement-related activities without limitation:
    • Preparation of TOR, REOI, Evaluation Reports, draft contracts based on the WB’s standard procurement documents.
    • Conducting proper communication with bidders, including drafting responses to bidders’ inquiries, debriefing, addressing bidders’
    • Negotiating finalizing and monitoring contracts with winning
    • Proper maintaining procurement records in
    • Providing capacity building, including on-the-job training of procurement staff.

WORKLOAD AND DURATION OF SERVICES

It is estimated that the workload will be 72 staff-days spread over the total contract period of one year. NAWEC, at its discretion, and based on the evaluation of performance, may extend the services. Services may include travel to Banjul as requested by the PIU (at least 3 trips are envisaged).

 

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

Consultant will prepare the following reports:

  • Inception report within one month after contract commencement;
  • Bi monthly progress Report (i.e every other month)
  • Final report upon completion of the

FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PIU

The following facilities will be provided by the Client to the consultant free of charge.

  • Office space with desk shall be provided in the client’s office or as it may be
  • Access to office facilities: printing, photocopying,
  • Documents: All the documents and available data and information concerning the Project.
  • Internet facilities within the
  • Any site visits that may be required will be arranged by the

FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT

  • Personal computer and peripherals for his own
  • Mobile phone and communication (Telephone, internet outside office hours)
  • In City
  • The consultant will be responsible for arranging and paying for his accommodation and meals.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

  • Master’s Degree from a reputable university in procurement, business administration, project management, engineering, economics or related Certification in procurement from a recognized institution (e.g., CIPS) is preferred. Certification in project management from a recognized institution (e.g., PMI) is preferred
  • Strong experience in power sector (private and public), including project management, contract management, and procurement of large contracts.
  • Strong experience in and knowledge of Independent Power Producer transactions, Power Purchase Agreements, project finance in power sector will be a strong advantage.
  • Strong experience and detailed knowledge of the World Bank latest procurement regulations and contract management requirements.
  • At least 15 years of proven successful procurement and contract management experience in the World Bank-funded projects in developing countries,

 

including experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is required. Relevant experience with other multilateral banks (AfDB, ADB, etc) will be also considered.

Experience in projects in small and fragile countries will be an advantage. Experience with power sector projects in the Gambia will be an advantage.

  • Strong experience in assessment of contract risks, organizational capacity development, training, implementation of systems in project implementation
  • Strong experience in and understanding of international development business, including sensitivity to cultural issues, leadership, communication,
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken

 

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and

3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 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 from 08:00 to 16:00.

Click on the following link for Procurement and Contract Management Consultant TOR.

 

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business October 8, 2024.

 

PIU-GAMBIA

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited, Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara 114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 996 1301/ 9967791/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm, asallah@nawec.gm)

Request for Expressions of Interest Water Supply and Wastewater Master Plan of the Greater Banjul Area and provincial areas

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Request for Expressions of Interest

Water Supply and Wastewater Master Plan for Greater Banjul Area and Provincial Areas

We are excited to share the latest developments in our efforts to enhance water supply and wastewater management for the Greater Banjul Area and provincial regions. This project, funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and managed by the National Water and Electricity Company of Gambia (NAWEC), aims to create a sustainable and efficient system to meet the current and future needs of our communities.

Project Overview

The project will develop a comprehensive master plan focusing on both water supply and wastewater management. It involves assessing the current situation, projecting future needs, and planning necessary infrastructure improvements.

Water Supply Component

  • Assessment: Collect and analyze data on existing water supply infrastructure.
  • Future Needs: Conduct a demographic study to project future potable water needs.
  • Resources: Identify potential new water resources to meet future demands.
  • Scenario Development: Update the water supply model and develop future scenarios considering technical, financial, and socio-environmental aspects.
  • Master Plan: Create a detailed master plan with a GIS layout of planned infrastructure.
  • Cost Recovery: Propose cost recovery scenarios for necessary investments and operational costs.

Wastewater Component

  • Assessment: Evaluate the current wastewater management system.
  • Future Needs: Estimate future wastewater production based on water consumption.
  • Scenario Development: Develop future scenarios for wastewater management, integrating centralized and decentralized solutions.
  • Master Plan: Create a comprehensive wastewater master plan with a GIS layout of planned infrastructure.
  • Cost Recovery: Propose cost recovery scenarios for necessary investments and operational costs.

Project Duration

The project is estimated to be completed within 12 months.

Invitation for Participation

NAWEC invites consulting firms, NGOs, and individual consultants to express their interest in participating in this project. The deadline for submission is 09th July 2024.

For more detailed information, download the full document here.

Stay Updated

Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards a sustainable future for water and sanitation in our communities. Your support and participation are crucial to our success!

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Senior Power Engineer for Project Implementation Unit

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Gambia

ECOWAS-REGIONAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT (ECOREAP)

 Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA/ D4070

Assignment Title: Senior Power Engineer for Project Implementation Unit. (As per Procurement Plan): GM-NAWEC-408463-CS-INDV

The Project Implementation Unit of National Water and Electricity Company Ltd, NAWEC-PIU, is preparing and implementing the Gambia-related part of the ECOWAS-Regional Electricity Access Project, Phase 1 (REAP1), a World Bank funded project. The Project Development Objective is to increase grid electricity access in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and The Gambia. The project aims to provide access to around 1.1 million people in specific localities in each country selected, following a first order least cost geospatial planning within a 100-km radius of the substations of the OMVG in The Gambia and Guinea Bissau, and the substations of the OMVS in Mali. The project comprises three components: (i) Design and construction of electricity distribution grid aiming to maximize new people’s connections; to the grid, (ii) Supervision of the construction and technical advisory, and (iii) Technical assistance and project management.

The design phase for the major contract of the REAP1 is complete, and this covers a base-list of 298 communities with the Following scope: 521 km MV lines, 361 substations ans 1 259 km LV lines. Then, additional communities (around 85) are identified and the recruitment of a firm, to design the additional scope and develop and Employer’s Requirements, is ongoing. NAWEC-PIU is also implementing in the rural areas’ other projects similar to the ECOWAS REAP1 and funded by EU, EIB, World Bank, and AfDB.  In total, more than 1000 km MV lines, more than 2000 km LV lines, and more than 700 communities are identified and committed. In the GBA (Grand Banjul Area), the NAWEC-PIU also implements a 20 MWp Solar Plant, a National Control Centre, a 17 km 225kV Transmission Line, a HV/MV Substation, MV/MV Substations, and MV/LV substations.

To address the temporary overload of staff due to the significant increase of activities, the NAVEC-PIU needs to get an additional senior power engineer directly operational in the team. Hence, a Senior Power Engineer is now being recruited by NAWEC – PIU, in relation with the World Bank, to work on relevant projects activities of the unit. The assignment will be for a period of one-year renewable, full time.

  1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Senior Power Engineer’s responsibility will be ensuring technical preparation and monitoring of implementation of all the power lines and substations projects, under the PIU and in relation with the RCU and the owner’s engineer.  Activities to be performed include but are not limited to the following:

i.   Provide engineering support to the PIU during projects preparations, managements, and implementations.

ii.  Provide inputs to specifications/employers’ requirements/ToRs for bidding documents/RFPs, for power lines and substations.

iii. Oversee project preparations, particularly in aspects related to designs, works, equipment specifications, and other technical aspects like substation protection and control system, under the general management of the Coordinator of the PIU.

iv.  Provide technical support during bidding stages, prequalification, shortlisting, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, drafting of contract, etc.

v.   Review all technical documents; designs, specifications, and construction schedule submitted by Contractors, ensuring strict control for proper and quality implementations of the project, in relation with the owner’s engineer.

vi.  Ensure that bidding documents, project implementations, and contracts adheres to all technical details and international standards, for the lines and substations as well.

vii.  Attend Factory Acceptance Tests and inspect the quality and quantity of the equipment.

viii. Supervise the implementation of all the projects to conform to approved design.

ix.   Supervise commissioning conducted on all the projects and issue reports.

x.    Follow up on correspondences between the RCU, Owner’s Engineers, Contractors, and the other stakeholders.

xi.   Monitor the implementation of the projects schedules to ensure adherence with the project timeline.

xii.  Review the reporting from Contractors and Owners’ Engineers

xiii. Review the invoices of Owners’ Engineers and contractors.

xiv. Monitor the implementation of the Quality Management Plan set up by contractors and safety arrangements during works (Personal protective equipment, Staff certifications to handle specific electricity related tasks, etc.)

xv.  Collect all relevant information on the constructions, anticipate and identify problems and risks arising and recommend necessary actions to the Project Coordinator

xvi.  Assess and advise on all proposed technical variations and report on justification or otherwise of claims.

xvii. Respond effectively to any other job assigned by the Project Coordinator

xviii. Contribute to elaborate Annual Work Plans, annual budgets, as well as the quarterly, biannual, and annual reports of the projects.

xix.   Assist the Project Coordinator in supervising contractors’ performances in handling technical issues, then provide corrective instructions as needed.

xx.    Assist the Project Coordinator in the preparation during missions of supervisions, meetings with the RCU, internal meetings and Steering Committee meetings.

xxi.  Other activities, as instructed by the Managing Director through the Project Coordinator.

  1. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and skills requirements

Qualification

Must hold a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields.

Skills

  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent writing and reporting skills.
  • Experienced computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Good skills in information technology and communication tools.
  • Fluent in English, and knowledge in French will be an added advantage.

General Experience

  • Significant exposure to the electricity sector with a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in working on power distribution projects.
  • Desirable regional (West Africa) experience of 3 years.
  • experience on Donor’s funded projects.

Specific experience

  • Have been involved, in the last five (5) years, at least in two (2) engineering or implementation of projects of power distribution grid extension/reinforcement in rural or suburban areas, with following minimum size: 100 km MV lines, 25 substations, 200 km LV lines.
  • Experience and understanding of methodology of power system planning and analysis software, as well as rules for the interconnection of electricity networks.

3. DUTY STATION AND CONTRACT DURATION

It is estimated that the workload will be 120 staff-days spread over the total contract period of one year. NAWEC, at its discretion, and based on the evaluation of performance, may extend the services.

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 and revised November 2017 and July 2018 and 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 from 08:00 to 16:00.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business February 29th, 2024.  

Senior Power Engineer ToR

PIU-GAMBIA

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 996 1301/ 9967791/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm, asallah@nawec.gm)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Social Safeguard Specialist

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

The Gambia

ECOWAS-REGIONAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT (ECOREAP)

 Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA/ D4070

Assignment Title: Social Safeguard Specialist. (As per Procurement Plan): GM-NAWEC-387345-CS-INDV

 

The ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOWAS-REAP) funded by the World Bank is a series of projects that aims to increase people’s access to reliable energy services, which is one of the major challenges in the ECOWAS region. It builds on the ECOWAS Rural and Peri-Urban Electrification Master Plan, designed to meet the short- and medium-term needs of the Member States in terms of access to electricity as well the regional interconnection projects funded by the World Bank under the ECOWAS Power Generation and Transmission Master Plan implemented by WAPP. The proposed project is the first of two in a series of projects (SOP) to provide access to 1.1 million people in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and The Gambia. The project will finance the expansion of medium- and low-voltage networks from the high-voltage substations of the Gambia River Basin Development Organization (Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Gambie, OMVG) and Senegal River Basin Development Organization (Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Sénégal, OMVS) to transform their power sectors and enable them to achieve their common objective of delivering more power to more consumers.

In line with the Above, The Gambia Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in relation with the World Bank plan to recruit a Social Specialist to work on relevant project activities.

  • Scope of Work

Safeguards Specialist’s overall responsibility will be ensuring strict compliance of project preparation and implementation activities with social safeguards regulations of the financing institutions and Gambian legislation.

In general, he/she will be responsible for providing advice and technical assistance to the project and all stakeholders to ensure acceptable quality of social risk and impact management in accordance with the World Bank’s operational policies and EHS guidelines and, where applicable, national regulations in The Gambia

Activities to be performed by the Social Safeguards Specialist include but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensure the diffusion of the project’s safeguard instruments and contribute to the stakeholders’ appropriation.
  • Provide overall technical social safeguards oversight for the project preparation and implementation under the general management of the PIU Coordinator.
  • Participate systematically in the development of terms of reference (TOR) for the conduct of specific social assessments and other social studies (i.e., RAP and/or Audits, etc.) of the Project.
  • Evaluate the gaps between Gambian legislation and the World Bank’s standards on social issues, including compensation, eligibility, vulnerability, etc.…
  • Focus will be on social risk management, including measures for addressing inclusive stakeholder engagement, social accountability, social inclusion, conflict reduction, addressing disadvantage and vulnerability, restoration of livelihoods, gender mainstreaming and considerations in risk management, and familiarity with social methodologies, and other social issues that may arise in the project. Familiarity addressing gender-based violence (GBV)/sexual harassment exploitation and abuse (SHEA) is also preferred.
  • Participate in the selection process of service providers to carry out environmental and social studies and be involved in the implementation and/or control/monitoring of social safeguards during the works.
  • Providing necessary coordination and relevant input into preparation of Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for projects under preparation and implementation.
  • Conduct a quality review of documents related to social and environmental activities carried out at the sub-project level and facilitate the process of approval and disclosure of safeguard instruments (i.e. RAP, ESMP-C, RGM, etc.) and their implementation (i.e. payment of compensation, social support for PAPs, with particular attention to vulnerable groups including women, youth and the elderly, the disabled, etc.), in accordance with current national regulations and the World Bank’s environmental and social standards.
  • Ensuring that bidding documents and contracts include necessary social safeguards provisions.
  • Ensure the development and quality of the C-ESMPs and other instruments for mitigating social risks and impacts and gender and vulnerability aspects by the companies in charge of the works and their approval by the Owner Engineer and/or IC.
  • Conduct/participate, together with the environmental safeguard specialist, in supervision missions to verify and attest to the status of implementation of social safeguards, as well as gender, social inclusion, vulnerability, etc.
  • Supervise and monitor contractors’ performance in handling specific social issues; provide corrective instructions as needed.
  • Prepare relevant parts of required social monitoring reports, including reports on ESMP implementation status.
  • Undertake regular field visits to project sites to assess social impacts and verify social monitoring information provided in the reports of contractors and implementing partners, including photo documentation as applicable.
  • Keep accurate records of social supervision of project activities in a systemic manner that allows easy search-and-find of all documents upon request of [project management entity], the World Bank, and national authorities.
  • Supervise and participate in the implementation of stakeholder consultations and coordinate the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
  • Suggest appointing stakeholder focal points to facilitate and sustain engagement with stakeholders.
  • collaborate with the Environmental Department and the competent authorities on the Project’s compliance with national regulations in terms of social safeguards, gender, vulnerability and social development.
  • Analyzing project implementation reports to ensure that all work is completed in full compliance with Safeguards Policies; supervising contractors’ performance in handling specific social issues, such as GBV/SHEA/VAC (and monitoring measures related to the Codes of Conduct); providing corrective instruments as needed.
  • Monitor the development, dissemination, accessibility, and functionality of the project’s Grievance Redress Mechanism, in particular the settlement of disputes and conflicts arising from the implementation of the RAPs and the C-ESMPs, and propose appropriate corrective measures; ensure the consolidation of data and periodic reporting in conjunction with the Dispute Settlement Committee and all other relevant stakeholders Ensures that complaints related to GBV/ASR/HS are properly handled,
  • Ensure that national environmental and social procedures are applied to project activities, and that the implementation of management plans complies with environmental and social standards relevant to the project.
  • ensure that the project complies with social safeguard measures before work starts (implementation of RAPs, disclosure of GRM, etc.).
  • participate in and ensure the implementation of the recommendations (relating to social safeguards, gender and social development aspects) of the aide-mémoires of project implementation support missions carried o with the World Bank.
  • contribute, in collaboration with the Environmental, Gender/SEA/HSs Safeguards Specialist, and at the Coordinator’s request, to any other activities such as building the technical capacity of the various stakeholders (technicians, service providers, recipient communities, etc.) in safeguards, development of a code of conduct relating to specific aspects of the project (i.e. gender and development, gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, occupational health and safety, forced/child labor, etc.).

 

REPORTING LINE/COMMUNICATION

 

  • The consultant shall report to the Project Coordinator, PIU and work cross-functionally and closely with PIU staff and other pertinent authorities, and development partners.
  • Other activities, as instructed by the PIU Coordinator.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

  1. Master’s degree in social sciences such as political science or policy, sociology, anthropology, gender studies, social assessment studies, or related fields (with experience in areas relevant to social safeguards such as land acquisition or resettlement, vulnerable groups and individuals, gender, livelihoods, participation and civic engagement, social impact analysis, assessment of social risks).
  2. At least 5 years’ experience in the region in compliance with social safeguards policies including involuntary resettlement.
  3. Good knowledge of the relevant regulations/directives and operations of multilateral development organizations and executing agencies.
  4. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Bank operations and social safeguard policies, especially, experience and familiarity with complex safeguard work.
  5. Proven experience and skills in managing projects.
  6. Proven capacity to work across multiple stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), local communities, and the private sector.
  7. Demonstrated experience in the World Bank project cycle and procedures.
  8. Fluent in English with excellent written and oral skills.
  9. Advanced computer skills and full proficiency in the use of relevant software applications in using computers and software such as Microsoft Office suite.
  10. Participate in capacity-building training to strengthen competencies as need be.
  11. Work with GBV consultant to strengthen capacity on addressing GBV/SHEA/VAC risks in the project.
  12. Knowledge of local language like Mandinka, wollof, fula, or serere is a requirement since the project is intervening in rural areas.
  13. Familiarity with risks and mitigation measures related to gender-based violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH) to ensure such risks/mitigation measures are included in the ESCP and SEP.

 

 

  • REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

 

  • Knowledge and experience in international development – understands policy making process; distils operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.
  • Policy Dialogue Skills – Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.
  • Integrative Skills – Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector.
  • Client Orientation – Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
  • Drive for Results – Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.
  • Teamwork (collaboration) and inclusion – Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
  • Knowledge of local language like Mandinka, wolof, fula, or serere is a requirement since the project is intervening in rural areas.
  • Knowledge, Learning and Communication – Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.
  • Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making – Analyse facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work.
  1. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

 

The successful applicant shall be engaged immediately on a full-time basis for two years and for additional years during the project implementation period depending on the satisfactory performance during the contract duration.

 

  1. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PIU

The following facilities will be provided by the client to the consultant free of charge.

  • Office Space: Office space with desk shall be provided in the client’s office or as it may be agreed.
  • Laptop, Office facilities: printing facilities, photocopying, copying paper writing materials etc.
  • Documents: All the documents and available data and information concerning the Project.
  • Internet facilities within the office.
  • Business transport within the city such as meetings workshops etc.

Support for all site visits required for supervision and monitoring.

 

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 and revised November 2017 and July 2018 and 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 from 08:00 to 16:00 or click the link below for ToR.

Social Safeguard Specialist Gambia PIU ToR

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business January 5th, 2024.  

PIU-GAMBIA

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building,

Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 996 1301/ 9967791/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm, asallah@nawec.gm)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO CONDUCT NAWEC HUMAN RESOURCES HEAD COUNT

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTANT SERVICES-SELECTION OF FIRMS)

 RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO CONDUCT NAWEC HUMAN RESOURCES HEAD COUNT

Country: The Gambia

Company : National Water and Electricity Company ( NAWEC)

Sector : Human Resources Directorate

Funding: Nawec Funds

Reference: REOI/ICB/HR/001/2023

 

Background

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) was established under the Company Act of 1995 and mandated to provide electricity, water, and sewerage services to The Gambian population. The National Water and Electricity Company is pleased to invite suitably qualified Consultants Firms to conduct a comprehensive Staff Head count across all NAWEC stations and sub stations in the country, document the existing gaps in its Manpower and come up with a Program of Action on the implementation of the findings.

Scope of the Assignment

 

  • Identify and give details of the existing Human Resources (personnel) of NAWEC and develop a comprehensive Staff profile that outlines the Names, Contacts, address, workstation, and qualifications of each staff member. This will include visiting all the outposts of NAWEC across the country.

 

  • Produce a Comprehensive document on the Findings of the staff Head count and a Program of Action on implementing the recommendations of the audit process.

 

  • Facilitate the validation of the reports, and incorporate all comments and inputs generated from the validation process. The final report should be submitted to the Board of Directors through the Managing Director.

Minimum Qualification and Experience for this consultancy

Lead Consultant(s) must be a Certified Human Resources or Organizational Development expert.  (10%)

with over 15 years relevant experience in HR and/or Organizational Development-(30%)

Must possess a master’s degree or its equivalent in Human Resources Development and/or Organizational Development -(20 %)

Must have carried out similar Human Resources Audits with recognized institutions or agencies with similar scope or mandate with NAWEC – (25%)

Excellent command of Written and spoken English – (2%)

Exposure to Gambian labour law desirable and employment policies – (10%)

Must be registered and licensed to operate in The Gambia- ( 3 %)

The Consultant Firm will be required to complete this assignment in eight (8) weeks.

 

Timelines for deliverables after Contract signing

  • Presentation of Inception Report                                                                 Week 1
  • Completion of Desk Review                                                                           Week 2
  • Field Work                                                                                                           Week 4
  • 1st Draft (to be reviewed by Senior Management)                                    Week 5
  • 2nd Draft (to be reviewed by the Board HR Sub Committee)                 Week 5

Validation of Reports and incorporation of comments                                   Week 6

 

Interested consultants may obtain further information including the Terms of Reference at the address below during office hours Monday to Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 8:00am – 12:30pm. Firms are required to submit Technical Proposal .

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Gambia Public Procurement Authority “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants’’ GPPA Act 2022 Consultant Qualifications Selection 2019 Regulation which is available on the GPPA website www.gppa.gm.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by Thursday 14th December 2023 at 12:00hrs Gambian Time and mention “Recruitment of consultancy firm to conduct NAWEC Human Resources Head Count ‘’

 

Managing Director

National Water and Electricity Company

53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

P.O.Box 609, The Gambia

Email: ksambou@nawec.gm

Telephone: +220 9969757

INVITATION TO BID – Procurement and Supply of Two Brand new Single Cabin Pick Up Vehicles

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INVITATION TO BID

 

Date: 24th November 2023                                              Reference No.: NAWEC/EBU/OT/VEH/2023

 

Project Name: Procurement and Supply of Two Brand new Single Cabin Pick Up Vehicles

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

You are hereby invited to be a Bidder in the Tender described herein.  The Gambia Public Procurement Act defines a Tender as a type of Bid and anyone submitting a Tender or other Bid is known as a Bidder. Under the Tender process, there will be a public opening of all bids received at the place and at the time stated in paragraph 8 below.

 

  1. NAWEC has budgeted funding for the Procurement and Supply of Two Brand New Single Cabin Pick Up Vehicles for Emergency response operations of the Electricity Business Unit and intends to place a Contract for the supply and delivery of these goods to support the Electricity Business Unit.

 

  1. NAWEC now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of the following.

 

Quantity Vehicle
2 Single Cabin Pick Up

 

 

  1. Bidding will be conducted through the Restricted National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Procedure in accordance with requirement of the Gambia Public Procurement Authority Act of 2022.

 

  1. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Document during official hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the address given below:

 

           Office of the Senior Procurement Manager

           National Water and Electricity Company Limited

           53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

           PO BOX 609

           Kanifing

 

  1. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon submission of a written application to the above address and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of GMD 5,000 (Five thousand Dalasi only). The method of payment is through bank transfer/cash deposit to the designated NAWEC account. The document will be sent via email upon payment and requesting the said document on written application.

 

  1. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted, and late bids will be rejected.

 

  1. A bid Security shall be required; the amount and currency of the bid security is GMD 240,000 (Two Hundred and Forty Thousand Dalasi) Convertible currency stated in ITB 19.
  2. Bid must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 hrs Local time on 12th December 2023.

 

Office of the Managing Director

           National Water and Electricity Company Limited

           53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

           PO BOX 609

           Kanifing

 

 

  1. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address above at 12:30 hrs (Local time) on 12th December 2023.