INVITATION TO QUOTE – Procurement of Energy Audit Materials Phase II

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INVITATION TO QUOTE

Project Title: Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project
Source of Funding (loan/credit/grant no.): D6530-GM
Contract Name: Procurement of Energy Audit Materials Phase II
Contract Ref: GM-NAWEC-429426-GO-RFQ
Date: 18th July 2024.

1. The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for procurement and Supply of Materials for the Implementation of Energy Audit Short Term Recommendations for Water and Sewerage Business Unit Phase II. NAWEC now invites quotations from suppliers for the Goods.

2. Qualifications Requirements
• Minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 years: US$60,000 The number shall be supported by audited financial statements.
• Contractual experience: minimum 2 similar contracts during the last 5 years with a minimum contract value of US$100,000. Similar contracts.
Contractual experience shall be supported by references from the Employers.

3. A complete set of Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents in English will be provided to interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below at free.

4. Submission of Quotations

a. Signed quotations in a seal envelope shall be delivered to the address below.
Attention: Project Coordinator
Projects Implementation Unit
National Water and Electricity Company Limited
Empourium III, Fajara
P.O.Box 609, Banjul
The Gambia
Telephone: +220 3664125/7009342/9967791
Email: hnjie@nawec.gm, mfsanyang@nawec.gm , asallah@nawec.gm

b. The deadline for submission of Quotations is 15th August 2024 @ 12:00pm local time late quotation will be rejected.

GERMP Phase III Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) development process

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Public Announcement

GERMP Phase III Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) development process

 

The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) is an electricity project by the Government of The Gambia (GOTG), the International Development Association (IDA), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Union (EU). It aims to increase NAWEC’s generation capacity through renewable sources and also to reinforce its transmission infrastructure in the Greater Banjul Area (GBA) as well as in the provinces.

In this regard, 30kV transmission lines with associated MV T-Offs and distribution networks will be constructed in certain parts of the provinces involving 92 communities in Central River, Upper River, North Bank, and Lower River Regions.

From 19th – 30th September 2023 an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the sub-project was conducted along the proposed transmission corridors. The assessment identified potential impacts leading to involuntary resettlement, with consequences on the affected persons in terms of loss of property, income, sources of income and access to natural resources that constitute their livelihoods.

The Alkalo and community members of the affected communities listed below were met during consultations, and a census/survey was conducted to identify the project-affected persons along the corridors between 16th – 29th December 2023. All those whose land(s) and fruit trees will be affected by the Project, after confirmation with their respective Alkalo of being left out of the census/survey, are requested to contact the NAWEC Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as soon as possible. The cut-off date indicated for the census is December 29th, 2023. The communities affected are listed as:

 

  1. CRR-S (Fuladu) Line corridors

 

Corridor 1:      Bansang – Njoben Karim (Via Mabali koto and Misira, (Partially Road Corridor – (Mabali kuta, Sare Pateh Jawo and Njoben Karim))

 

Corridor 2:      Bantanto – Manneh Kunda (Via Jibel) – Along Road Corridor

 

Corridor 3:   Manneh Kunda – Sare Tamanso (Via Sare Giddeh, Charen and Belal Fass, Sare Debo) (Partially Road Corridor – (Charen, Belal Fass, Sare Debo and Sare Tamanso))

 

Corridor 4:      Sare Tamanso –Njoben Karim (Via Sare Pateh Jawo)

 

Corridor 4:     Tamba Kunda – Njoren (Via Abeokuta Daru and Tandi) (Tamba Kunda – Abeokuta, Abeokuta – Daru and Daru – Tandi all are Road Corridors) – Njoren is also called Sankabari)

 

Corridor 5:  Tamba Kunda – Sare Duta (Duta Wally) (Via Sare Modou, Sare Yorro Golori, Sare Pateh Ebadan, Sare Kali Kandeh, Sare Dembaru, Samba Tacko, Sare Chawto, Sare Yerro Yoba, Nyameng Kunda, Libras, Kerewan Dumbokono, Sincu Chedoyel, Sare Sileri, Kali Kunda, Sambundinya, Sare Mansong, Fuladu Sukuta, Sinchang Gelajo, Bani, and Sinchang Samba Mberry (Sinchu Samba))

 

Corridor 6:      Santanto Bubu – Sinchu Samba Jawo (Via Santanto Mundong, Santanto Jabel, Santanto Ousman, Ndorma, Logomel, Santanto Wurumang, Cha Kunda, Jamwelly, Sinchang Faramba, Sare Soffie, Sare Jarje, Sare Samboido, Sare Yeroyel, Sare Pateh Gassama, Sare Ngallen, Sare Sawadi, Sare Ali and Sare Sabo)

 

Corridor 7:    Sare Ali – Sare Gai (Via Charjel)

 

Corridor 8     Sambuya – Sare Bojo – (Via Sare Bakary) – Along Road Corridor

 

  1. CRR-N (Sami) Line corridors

 

Corridor 1:  Fittu Fula – Kujew Mandinka – (Via Kujew Fula)

Corridor 2:  Changai Wollof – Daru Salam

Corridor 3:  Renerou Junction – Sama Kunda (Via Ranerou Woloff, Tabanani, Chamen, Tabayel and Mbafaf),) – (Partially a Road Corridor (Renerou Junction to Tabanani is a Road Corridor)

 

Corridor 4: Ranerou Woloff – Njalal Toro (Via Ranerou Fula)

Corridor 5: Njalal Fula Junction – Njalal Fula

Corridor 6: Sami Tenda – Madiana (Via Forry)

 

  1. URR-N (Sandu) corridors

 

Corridor 1:   Demba Wandu – Sare Ngai (Via Mamadi Ceesay)

Corridor 2:   Dasilame Secka – Jakari (Via Sare Kali, Nawdeh Tenda, Njie Kunda and Nyankui)

Corridor 3:   Nawdeh – Wellingara Sussoh (Via Sare Jallow and Sankibai)

 

  1. LRR Line corridors

 

Corridor 1:       Soma – Misira – Along road corridor

Corridor 2:       Soma – Toniataba – Along road corridor

 

  1. NBR Line corridors

 

Corridor 1:       Kerewan – Suwareh Kunda – Along Road Corridor

 

Claimants who feel they should be included should contact the projects Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) through one of the contacts listed below, or visit the PIU Office, located at Emporium Complex, 114 Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing Municipality, to arrange a meeting with the surveyor and the Consultant. For further information, contact the Project’s Social and Environment Safeguards Specialists:

  • Mr. Nuha Colley – Environmental Safeguards Specialist on Toll-free number:1266 (using Qcell):   email: ncolley@nawec.gm

 

  • Mr. Ousman Mankara – Social Risk Management Specialist on Toll-free number:1226 (using Africell): email: omankara@nawec.gm

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPENSATION OF PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS (PAPS)

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPENSATION OF PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS (PAPS)

 

The Government of The Gambia (GOTG), with financing from the World Bank through The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) is implementing the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). The Project intends to construct a high voltage (225kV) transmission line through the villages of Brikama Kabafita, Farato Bojang Kunda, Farato, Jambur, Latriya, Jabang, Jamwelly (Sare Pateh), and Mariama Kunda in the Greater Banjul Area (GBA).

The RAP is based on a set of surveys/census conducted in these communities in two phases:

  • a survey/census was conducted to identify all the affected persons along this corridor between 3rd – 17th February 2020, with the cut-off date declared as Monday February 17th 2020;

 

  • in October 2020 with the objective of allowing more Project Affected Persons (PAPs) registered, a second phase of survey/census was conducted between October 21st and November 6th, to identify all the PAPs eligible for compensation along the corridor, and the cut-off-date for eligibility was 6th November 2020. This means, any person who was not included in the survey/census between these dates would not be eligible for compensation.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic prevailing at the time, less than 80 persons affected by the project could be interviewed from more than 490 identified plots of land along the corridor. Consequently, the cut-off-date of 6th November 2020 could not be enforced, and hence compensations of affected persons continued.

However, following more than two years of RAP implementation, the new cut-off-date for payment of compensations is 31st December 2023, and any claimant who turns up after this date will not be considered for compensation.

Anybody who feels that s/he should be included should contact the project’s Grievance Resolution Committee (GRC) before the 31st December 2023 at the Project Management Unit (PMU) office located at Emporium Complex, 114 Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing Municipality, through one of the contacts listed below:

  1. Ousman Mankara – Social Safeguards Specialist on Toll Free number 1266 on Africell
  2. Nuha Colley – Safeguards Specialist – Toll Free number 1266 on Qcell
  3. Baboucar Corr – Safeguards Specialist – 3845096/9963511

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Financial Management Specialist for Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES –

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION)

THE GAMBIA

ELECTRICITY RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT (GERMP)

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

Assignment Title: Financial Management Specialist for Project Implementation Unit (PIU).

Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-387681-CS-INDV 

 

The Government of the Gambia (GOTG) has received financing from the World Bank (IDA Grant D3090 and D6530), European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union (EU) and the Government of The Gambia (GoTG) towards the implementation of the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP). NAWEC is now hiring an experienced Financial Management Specialist to work on project activities in the PIU

REPORTING LINE

The Financial Management Specialist who will be based at the Project Implementation Unit will be answerable to the Project Coordinator of the PIU of National Water and Electricity Company limited (NAWEC)

ROLE

Within delegated authority, the FMS assumes full responsibility for the overall financial management of all Projects under the PIU.  The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the project coordination team in all aspects of financial management and monitoring of project funds with a view at ensuring a transparent and efficient financial management system for the Project. The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

 

Supervision

  • Act as the principal advisor to senior management on issues related to financial management, stewardship, financing resourcing and reporting in line with priorities and objectives.
  • In charge of supervising all accounting staff of the unit and all activities that have financial implications for the project.
  • Liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, and other review missions to ensure maximum access to financial and other information for smooth conduct of their reviews.
  • Coordinate with implementing entities such as contractors and NAWEC management with regards to financial management matters in consultation with the project coordinator.

Financial Management, Accounting & Internal Controls

Tasks and Activities:

 The specific tasks and activities of the Financial Management Specialist will be as follows:

 

(1)       Task: Administration and Team Management (Finance and Accounts Department)

Activities:

  • Co-ordination of administrative matters relating to the accounts department.
  • Carry out induction of new finance staff, performance management and discipline, creation of an enabling environment.
  • Guide, train staff in the unit and lead the recruitment of staff for the unit.
  • Ensure compliance with accounts and finance procedures.
  • Oversee on behalf of the Project Coordinator and fully participate in the development of a Financial Management Information System to be financed under the project.
  • Other administrative duties as may be delegated by the Project Coordinator.

 

(2)       Task: Accounting records, Financial Control and Preparation of financial reports.

Activities:

  1. Establish and maintain suitable systems of internal control (including approval and authorization controls, bank reconciliation statements, fixed assets management, inventories management and distribution, etc)
  2. Carry out approving officer functions in accordance with financing agreement, approved manuals and procedures.
  3. Ensures that all financial management procedures put in place are always in conformity with the PIM and financing agreements and the World Bank’s policies and procedures.
  4. Propose/ review recommendations to amendments and updates to the procedures to the PIM and other implementation manuals/ procedures.
  1. Prepare, monitor and control annual budgets, quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as reporting on material variances, recommending remedial action, as appropriate, within an agreed time frame:
  • serve as liaison to other implementing entities for all budget
  • provide the coordinator and implementing entities with all the information needed to prepare annual budgets based on a specific timeline of
  • compare the annual budgets presented by implementing entities with the project’s initial or updated budget allocations and, if necessary, coordinate budget arbitration sessions
  • monitor funding agreements signed with donor.
  1. Ensure that all accounting records and bank accounts are up to date using a computerized system:
  • identify and propose proper posting of the different types of
  • monitor the status of commitments per category and per
  • ensure that accounting ledgers and papers are well
  • receive and classify accounting records.
  1. Ensure monthly production of Withdrawal applications and Bank reconciliations for the
  • ensure that documentation of replenishment and reconciliation of physical petty cash to accounting records are carried out at least twice weekly.
  • review, sign and submit petty cash reconciliation to Project Coordinator monthly.
  • ensure that bank statements are reconciled with accounting records at least monthly.
  • review, sign and submit bank reconciliations to Project Coordinator at least monthly.
  1. Ensure the project’s proper cash management:
  • obtain and verify documentary evidence of project expenses and prepare for their
  • prepare and monitor Applications for Withdrawal of Funds to be sent to
  • prepare a quarterly cash budget for the entire
  1. Prepare the information and documents needed for audits and financial oversight:
  • Prepare and submit quarterly Interim Financial Report,
  • prepare an annual financial report,
  • prepare an annual special report on special account.
  • Draft audit responses and ensure the audit report is submitted to the bank on time.
  • follow through on auditors’ recommendations.
  1. Fixed assets management
  • Maintained a comprehensive fixed asset register.
  • Ensure all assets are coded and maintained in good working condition.
  • Oversee the annual verification of fixed

 

(3)       Task: Relationship Management

Activities:

  • Development partners & GOTG: initiate correspondence on financial matters for endorsement by Project Coordinator.
  • Auditors: liaise with external auditors to facilitate timely completion of external audits.
  • Banks: liaise with banks to ensure accuracy, timeliness of service and initiate correspondence for endorsement by Project Coordinator.
  • Others: participate in external meetings & forums as directed by Project Coordinator. 

The Financial Management Specialist will report to the Project Coordinator and submit quarterly financial reports to the same entity.

Professional Qualifications

  • Must be a professional accountant (ACCA, CPA, etc) with at least 5 years relevant post qualification experience; or
  • A holder of a master’s degree in accounting / finance from a recognized university, with at least 8 years relevant post qualification experience
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management of World Bank funded projects and financial reporting compliant with cash basis IPSAS.
  • Experience management a finance unit will be an added advantage.
  • Possess good computer skills; experience in using a financial and accounting management software program may be required.
  • Display professional integrity and the ability to coordinate team activities.

Deliverables

The FMS has responsibility for the preparation and submission to project coordinator for approval and onward transmission to IDA, NAWEC and Government (where applicable), the following financial reports:

  • Annual Financial Statements and Project Accounts for review and expression of opinion by external financial
  • Quarterly Financial Monitoring reports in accordance with prescribed IDA
  • Regular Cash flow projections of the project in line with the Implementation plan
  • Quarterly Budgetary Control Report explaining variances to that
  • Any other deliverables required.

Performance Criteria

  • Quality of budget, financial and account monitoring within the project.
  • Compliance with the project’s financial and accounting information deadlines.
  • Quality of cash management within the project.
  • Quality of monitoring of internal control procedures.
  • Quality of Financial Monitoring Reports (FMR).
  • Submission of annual accounts to the auditors not later than the end of March.
  • Approval of annual accounts, certified statements of expenditures and Special Account transactions by external auditors, and transmission to the World Bank not later than June for the period ending in December of the previous calendar year.
  • All report should be prepared in English.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Terms of the Assignment

The Consultant shall be engaged on full time basis. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year renewable subject to satisfactory performance evaluation.

  • The remuneration will be paid on a monthly basis.
  • The Consultant will be offered opportunities to develop professionally by attending relevant training events and courses during the term of the contract.

Financial_Mgt_Specialist_ToR

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 mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business 30th November 2023.  

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)(asallah@nawec.gm) 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Junior Power Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES –

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION)

THE GAMBIA

ELECTRICITY RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT (GERMP)

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

Assignment Title: Junior Power Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).

Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-379215-CS-INDV 

The Republic of the Gambia is implementing Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) financed by the World Bank, European Investment Bank, and European Union. The main Project Development Objectives are increasing the availability and reliability of electricity supply in the Gambia; improving operational performance of NAWEC; improve the capacity of NAWEC to dispatch variable renewable electricity. In June 2020, the World Bank Board approved Additional Financing for GERMP to address, inter alia, urgent needs in improvement of NAWEC water business.

The project has a component on rural electrification – Design, Supply, and Install electricity distribution infrastructure (Medium Voltage Backbones and Low Voltage networks) to maximize new connections.

A Junior Power Engineer is now being recruited by the Gambia Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to work on relevant projects activities under the supervision of the Senior Power Engineer of the PIU.

The assignment will be for a period of one (1) year, renewable.

  1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Junior Power Engineer’s overall responsibility will be providing technical expertise during project implementation and provide inputs to the ensure timely and efficient implementation of the projects managed under the PIU.

Activities to be performed include but are not limited to the following:

  • Participating in the review of the designs prepared by the Contractors and the Owner’s Engineers.
  • Representing the PIU on-site during implementations of works and reporting accordingly to the Senior Power Engineer of the PIU.
  • Report on project related activities and identifying bottlenecks to implementation for swift redress.
  • Take part in reviewing works’ documents, including invoices, acceptance of materials, control of the works’ compliance with Employer’s Requirements, and all other necessary supervision activities, to ensure that construction of the distribution networks is implemented on time, efficiently, safely, and are of satisfactory technical quality.
  • Participating in monitoring of the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan in liaison with the Safeguard team of the PIU.
  • Reviewing technical documents and ensuring strict control during implementation activities.
  • Contribute to the elaboration of Annual Work Plans and Budgets of the projects under the PIU.
  • Other activities, as instructed by the Senior Power Engineer and the Project Coordinator.

2. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • (i) Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering or related fields.
  • (ii) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) networks.
  • (iii) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.
  • (iv) Experienced computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • (v) The Engineer will be required to reside around the project sites. Her/his office will be in Farafenni and Basse, depending on the intervention site.
  1. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PIU

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

  • (i) Office Space: Office space with desk shall be provided in the client’s office or as it may be agreed.
  • (ii) Laptop, Office facilities: printing facilities, photocopying, copying paper writing materials etc.
  • (iii) Documents: All the documents and available data and information concerning the Project.
  • (iv) Internet facilities within the office.
  • (v) Business transport within the city such as meetings workshops etc.
  • (vi) Support for all site visits required for supervision and monitoring.
  1. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINEER
  • (i) Mobile phone and communication (Telephone, own internet outside office hours)
  • (ii) In City Personal Transportation.

THE ENGINEER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING AND PAYING FOR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS.

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 mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business 15th November 2023.  

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 Junior Water Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES –

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION)

THE GAMBIA

ELECTRICITY RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT (GERMP)

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

Assignment Title: Junior Water Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).

Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-379215-CS-INDV 

The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) additional financing, in the amount of USD 43 million, was approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on 29 June 2020. This project, which expands the scope of the parent GERMP, aims to improve NAWEC’s operational performance for electricity, water and sewerage services and will fund important investments in water and sanitation infrastructure that can help address the water and sanitation crisis in NAWEC’s service area.

The GERMP Additional Financing will provide essential support to NAWEC to address some of these challenges. The project plans to strengthen the utility’s functioning through a service contract covering both electricity and water; the introduction of water drinking modules in the information management system (IMS); training; and strategic studies on sanitation. A separate component will strengthen NAWEC’s planning on non-revenue water reduction; install retail meters and district metered areas (DMAs); introduce energy efficiency measures; construct storage tanks; finance new boreholes and water connections; and improve water quality at selected water treatment facilities.

Moreover, considering the past coronavirus pandemic, the project has provided emergency support to NAWEC to purchase IT equipment for staff and handwashing and hygiene kits to the population; and implement hygiene campaigns. It has provided refilling of water plastic tanks by service providers to water stressed zones in the GBA It will also provide water supply to unconnected areas through borehole drilling and extension of water network, will also purchase needed water distribution spare parts and equipment to ensure continuity of service provision.

NAWEC is now recruiting a Junior Engineer to provide services in design review and supervision of works in the construction of storage tanks, boreholes, water and power transmission lines and related civil works in both the Greater Banjul Areas and Provinces. He/she may also be assigned to participate in specific tasks in sewerage activities as instructed by the Water Consultant and Project Coordinator.

  1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Junior Water Engineer’s overall responsibility will be providing technical expertise during project implementation and inputs to ensure timely and efficient implementation of the projects under the guidance of the Water Consultant. Activities to be performed include but are not limited to the following:

  • Participating in the review of the designs prepared by the Contractors and the Owner’s Engineer, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, all technical documents, and works’ documents, including various reports and invoices.
  • Take part in Factory acceptance Tests of materials (FAT & SAT), control of the works’ compliance with Employer’s Requirements, and all other necessary supervision activities, to ensure that construction of the transmission networks for both water and electricity is implemented on time, efficiently, safely, and with high technical quality.
  • Representing the PIU on-site during implementation of works and reporting accordingly to the Water Consultant of the PIU.
  • Contribute to the elaboration of Annual Work Plans and Budgets of the Projects.
  • He/she will report to the Water Consultant.
  • Other activities in water and sewerage services, as instructed by the Water Consultant and the Project Coordinator.

The overall objective of the assignment is to improve the water supply system in Banjul, Brikama, Gunjur, Bwiam, Mansakonko, Farafenni and Kerewan by providing a reliable supply of clean drinking water to these communities through the drilling of new boreholes, constructing electrical networks to power the boreholes, laying raw water transmission lines, rehabilitation/construction of elevated water tanks and improving the water treatment process.

  1. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
    • (i) Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering, water engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields.
    • (ii) Minimum 5 years of relevant experience meant as being involved in water and electricity transmission and distribution works including borehole drilling.
    • (iii) Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the water and sewerage sector in Gambia.
    • (iv) Demonstrated knowledge in power distribution grid extension/reinforcement projects in urban or rural areas will be an added advantage.
    • (v) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.
    • (vi) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and ability to do multitasking.
    • (vii) Experienced computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  2. DUTY STATION
    • (i) The Engineer will be required to reside most of the time around the project sites. Her/his time is estimated at 50% in the provinces and 50% in the GBA or as instructed by the Water Consultant or Project Coordinator.
  1. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINEER
    • (i) Mobile phone and communication (Telephone, own internet outside office hours)
    • (ii) In City Personal Transportation.
    • (iii) The Engineer will be responsible for arranging and paying for his accommodation and meals at his/her designated duty station.
  2. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PIU
    • The following facilities will be provided by the client to the engineer free of charge.
    • (i) Office Space: Office space with desk shall be provided in the client’s office or as it may be agreed.
    • (ii) Laptop, Office facilities: printing facilities, photocopying, copying paper, writing materials etc.
    • (iii) Documents: All the documents and available data and information concerning the Project.
    • (iv) Internet facilities within the office.
    • (v) Business transport within the city such as meetings, workshops etc.
    • (vi) Support for all site visits required for supervision and monitoring.
  1. DURATION OF CONTRACT
    • (i) One year period contract renewable after satisfactory evaluation by the Project Coordinator.
  1. APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their application as follows:

  • A recent CV documenting professional and academic experiences and qualifications relevant to the position.
  • A letter indicating why the candidate considers himself/herself suitable for the required position.

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 mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business 15th November 2023.  

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)(asallah@nawec.gm)

Specific Procurement Notice – Design, Supply, and Installation for Gunjur Water Treatment Plant and Boreholes; and Rehabilitation of Banjul and Brikama Storage Tanks

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Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids

 

Employer: National Water & Electricity Company (NAWEC)

Project: Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project

Contract title: Design, Supply, and Installation for Gunjur Water Treatment Plant and Boreholes; and Rehabilitation of Banjul and Brikama Storage Tanks

Country: The Gambia

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

RFB No: GM-NAWEC-304860-CW-RFB

Issued on: 16th August 2023

  1. The Republic of The Gambia (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA), the European Investment Bank and the European Union (the “Banks”) in the form of a credit and grant (hereinafter called “credit” and “grant”) toward the cost of Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP). The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), an implementing agency of the Borrower (hereinafter called “Client”), intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contracts for Design, Supply, and Installation for Gunjur Water Treatment Plant and Boreholes; and Rehabilitation of Banjul and Brikama Storage Tanks. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.
  2. The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for:

Lot 1: Design Supply and Installation for Rehabilitation of Banjul and Brikama Storage Tanks

Banjul

  • Construction of the two new water towers
  • Demolishment of the existing water towers
  • Pipework including valve chamber and water meters
  • Site works

Brikama

  • Construction of the new water tower
  • Demolishment of the existing water tower
  • Pipework
  • Site works

 

Lot 2: Design, supply and installation for Gunjur Water Treatment Plant and New Boreholes

  • Drilling of 1 new borehole (G03), assemble the components and plot works
  • Connect existing borehole E13 and new borehole G03 to new transport main to WTP Gunjur
  • New transport main approximately 7 km PVC250 to WTP Gunjur
  • Replacement of chlorine dosing pumps
  • Power supply and control panel

The following works should be conducted related to WTP Brikama

  • Drilling of 1 new borehole (Kasssa Kunde), assemble the components and plot works
  • New transport main approximately 2.8 km PVC250 to connect new borehole to WTP Brikama
  • Power supply, control panel and telemetry

Main Qualifications Requirements:

Two similar contracts within the last Five (5) years, each with a value of at least:

  • For Lot 1: US$ 1,200,000.00
  • For Lot 2: US$ 900,000.00

 

  1. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 Revised November 2017 and July 2018 and November 2020) (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
  2. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from National Water & Electricity Company, attention Haddy Njie, email hnjie@nawec.gm, CC: mfsanyang@nawec.gm, and inspect the bidding document during office hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 16:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00am to 12:30 p.m. at the address given below.
  3. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of US$300. The method of payment will be bank transfer. The document will be sent by electronic mail in PDF format or a link for downloading will be provided. Should a bidder require hardcopy, it will be sent by courier mail, however, such bidder will have to make own pick up and shipment arrangement.
  4. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 pm Gambian time 29th September 2023. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below.
  5. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of:

Lot 1: US$ 12,000.00

Lot 2: US$ 10,000.00

  1. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
  2. The address(es) referred to above is (are):

 

Attention:  Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

The Gambia

Tel:+220 3664125 / 3182113/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, mfsanyang@nawec.gm

 

Targeted Internships at NAWEC for Female Technicians and Engineers Call for Applications

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Targeted Internships at NAWEC for Female Technicians and Engineers

Call for Applications

Name of the intervention
Targeted Internships for Female Technicians and Engineers at NAWEC
Introduction
Women are underrepresented in both technical and non-technical roles in the energy and water sectors in The Gambia with the share of women’s employment currently standing at 15 percent versus 85 percent for male with less than 1 percent of women in technical and engineering jobs combined at NAWEC, and with no women Engineers in several energy and water sector institutions. Furthermore, NAWEC has an ongoing short-internship program and receives hundreds of interns per year, from which less than 25% are female, with a retention rate of 0%. As part of NAWEC’s gender program with financing from the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) which is funded through the World Bank, this internship program is initiated to improve the said gender gap by strengthening the pipeline of technical female staff and by implementing specific targeted activities to facilitate the integration of female staff at NAWEC, when needed.
Description
The project will implement an internship program focused on technical fields (that match NAWEC’s priority areas of human resources development) coupled with targeted individual and collective mentorship/coaching sessions to foster in-depth on the job training, boost confidence and self-awareness as well as increase the possibility of integration at NAWEC. 20 profiles will be identified for the above internship program.

Interns’ Profiles and Selection:

Based on our assessment of NAWEC’s HR needs, expertise and profiles of prospective candidates should be related to but not limited to one of the following areas, either at Technician or Engineering level:

·       Mechanical Engineering

·       Electrical Engineering/Electrical Installation

·       Electronics

·       Civil Engineering

·       Water Engineering

·       Auto-mechanics

·       Electro-mechanical

·       Solar PV maintenance and installation

 

To each intern, an internship coordinator will be assigned who will be responsible for the overall coordination/monitoring of the intern, the individual mentorship/coaching sessions, and the final internship evaluation.

The selection criteria will cover two levels: i) general criteria; and ii) specific technical criteria – as follows:

·       Education background in a technical field (preferably related to the energy and/or water sectors).

·       Not be currently enrolled in a technical training program.

·       Not be a current employee of NAWEC.

·       Preference will be given to GERMP gender scholarship graduates.

 

Selection and Evaluation:

Interested applicants for the Internship Program can collect application forms from the NAWEC Records Office at NAWEC H/Q. Completed forms can be submitted to the same office on or before the closing date of 11th August, 2023.

The evaluation and selection of the internees will be divided in 3 stages:

·       Stage 1 – Administrative evaluation (match between the submissions and the required criteria)

·       Stage 2 – Match between candidates and available positions (match between submissions and profiles)

·       Stage 3 – Interview of the shortlisted candidates (including scoring of their performance)

The candidates will be ranked by score (for each position) and selected accordingly.

 

Internship Approach

The internship will last for 5 months. During this period, the interns will be expected to acquire the skills required to perform at a technical role within NAWEC, commensurate to the intern’s qualification and experience. Monthly sessions will be organized with the interns by assigned supervisors to simultaneously assess their progress and to guide them and provide specific coaching in areas identified. The interns will also benefit from at least a collective mentoring session with external stakeholders to be organized by the Gender Committee.

Before the end of the 5 months, each supervisor will provide a performance report and recommendations.

Reporting

At the end of the internship program, a final report will be prepared (in addition to the individual evaluation of each intern) describing the overall process and the lessons learned to inform future programs.
Preliminary Schedule

Task Expected Dates/Timelines
Launch of the application process 20th July, 2023
Submission of applications 20th July – 11th August 2023
Short list of Candidates/Interview 14th August- 1st September 2023
Communication to Selected Interns 4th September-8th September, 2023
Internship 15th  September 2023 -15th February 2024
Individual Coaching Meetings Monthly
Collective Mentoring Program Between Mid-November to Late December, 2023
Development of Individual Performance Report Mid-January, 2024
Close of Internship 15th February 2024
 

Internship Package
 

·       Each intern will receive a monthly stipend of 5, 000 GMD.

·       In addition to a Health and Safety induction, personal protection equipment will also be provided if needed

 

 

Inauguration Ceremony of the GERMP Backbone Phase 1, Laminkoto and Diabugu Electricity Project in the Sami and Sandu Districts

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The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) will inaugurate GERMP Backbone Phase 1, Laminkoto and Diabugu Electricity Project in the Sami and Sandu Districts. This project involves the construction of a 30KV Distribution network with secondary substations including last mile connections (meter connections to households).

The Inauguration Ceremony which will be presided over by His Excellency Adama Barrow, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, will be held on Saturday 6th May 2023 at the Sami Kallen Junction, commencing at 15.00hrs.

This Project will help improve the livelihood of the people within the beneficiary community, promote job creation and large-scale agricultural production, and facilitate the provision of quality medical, educational, and social services. These improvements will contribute to the national goal of poverty reduction and boosting prosperity.

In this regard, the General Public is hereby invited to attend the inaugural ceremony of this transformational project.

We look forward to seeing you at the inauguration ceremony!