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

Posted on November 16, 2023 by nawec_admin

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Gambia
ECOWAS-REGIONAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT (ECOREAP)

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

Assignment Title: Junior Power Engineer for Project Implementation Unit. (As per Procurement Plan): GM-NAWEC-387349-CS-INDV

National Water and Electricity Company Ltd, NAWEC, is preparing and implementing the Gambia-related part of the World Bank funded ECOWAS-Regional Electricity Access Project, Phase I (ECOWAS-REAP1). 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 selected in the countries 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 build of electricity distribution infrastructure (Medium Voltage – MV and Low Voltage – LV) to maximize new connections; (ii) Supervision of the construction and technical advisory; and (iii) Technical assistance and project management.

For the project management, the Junior Power Engineer of the Gambia Project Implementation Unit (PIU) needs technical assistance to handle properly various activities he is in charge of. For this, a Junior Power Engineer is now being recruited by the Gambia Project Implementation Unit (PIU), in relation with the World Bank, to work under the supervision of the Senior Power Engineer of the PIU, on relevant activities of the ECOWAS-REAP1 project and any other projects implemented under the PIU.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Junior Power Engineer’s overall responsibility will be providing technical expertise during project implementation and inputs to ensure timely and efficient implementation of the projects. 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, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, all technical documents and works’ documents, including various reports and invoices.
– Take part in acceptance 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 distribution networks 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 Senior Power Engineer of the PIU.
– Contribute to the elaboration of Annual Work Plans and Budgets of the projects.
– Other activities, as instructed by the Senior Power Engineer and the Project Coordinator.

2. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(i) Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields.
(ii) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience meant as being involved in power distribution grid operation activities or in power distribution grid extension/reinforcement projects in urban or rural areas.
(iii) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.
(iv) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
(v) Experienced computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

3. DUTY STATION
Besides the PIU office for sometimes, the Engineer will be required to reside most of the time around the project sites. Her/his office will be in Farafenni and Basse, depending on the intervention site.

4. 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 PIU’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 for meetings, workshops, etc.
(vi) Support for all site visits required for supervision and monitoring.

5. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT
(i) Mobile phone and communication (Telephone, own internet outside office hours).
(ii) In City Personal Transportation.
(iii) Accommodation and meals.

6. DURATION OF CONTRACT
1 year period contract renewable after satisfactory evaluation contract alongside the project implementation

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.

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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 November 30th, 2023.

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 – Financial Management Specialist for Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Posted on November 16, 2023 by nawec_admin

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:

Establish and maintain suitable systems of internal control (including approval and authorization controls, bank reconciliation statements, fixed assets management, inventories management and distribution, etc)
Carry out approving officer functions in accordance with financing agreement, approved manuals and procedures.
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.
Propose/ review recommendations to amendments and updates to the procedures to the PIM and other implementation manuals/ procedures.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 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 30^th 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 – External Auditor

Posted on November 9, 2023 by nawec_admin

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Gambia

ECOWAS-REGIONAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT (ECOREAP)

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

Assignment Title: External Auditor. (As per Procurement Plan): GM-NAWEC-379210-CS-LCS

The Government of the Gambia (GOTG) has received financing from the World Bank (IDA Grant D4080), towards the implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECO-REAP) and intends to recruit an audit firm for the audit of the financial statements.

A. Project Development Objective

The Project Development Objective is to increase grid electricity access in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and The Gambia.

B. Project Components

The proposed SOP1 will finance work outlined above in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and The Gambia. The project aims to provide access to around 1 million people in the three countries. Specific localities in each country have been selected following a least-cost geospatial electrification 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 is aligned to the national access programs.
The project comprises three components:

Design and build electricity distribution infrastructure (Medium Voltage – MV and Low Voltage – LV) to maximize new connections.
Supervision of the construction and technical advisory; and
Technical assistance and project management.

Component 1: Design, supply, and installation of electricity distribution infrastructure This component specifically supports the detail design, supply and installation of distribution networks from OMVG and OMVS 225/33KV substations with the following scope: (a) 3 700 km of 33 KV medium voltage (MV) lines, (b) 1 000 33KV/400V distribution substations, (c) 3 500 km of 400V low voltage (LV) lines to expand grid coverage and maximize the number of new connections; and d) 140 000 last mile connection equipment, including service drops, prepaid meters, as well as ready boards for low voltage customers.
Component 2: Supervision of the construction and technical advisory. This component will finance the costs associated with the recruitment of an owner’s engineer (OE) that will be recruited on a competitive basis under the project to supervise the work carried out under component 1. The owner’s engineer will also monitor compliance with safeguard instruments (environmental and social) related to construction. The responsibility of the OE will comprise review of design, technical specifications, and bidding documents; supervision of construction; contract management; and supervision of implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). The OE will assist each PIUs and the RCU during bid clarification, evaluation, and contract negotiation with the selected/awarded bidders/contractors.
Component 3: Project coordination and technical assistance). In the spirit of strengthening national and regional capacities, this component will finance a combination of technical assistance and project management support to assist recipients in successfully implementing the project and preparing for future phases under the program. Specifically, this component will finance the strengthening of recipient implementation teams responsible for project implementation, expected project costs associated with the management of safeguards excluding the resettlement costs, and technical advisory services pertaining to preparation studies – such as least cost electricity access development plans – for future projects in the region. The component will include three sub-components as follows:
Sub-component 3.1 –Regional Implementation Support (: This sub-component will finance

the operation of the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) and the preparation of the SOP2. It will finance a team comprising a Coordinator, power engineer, procurement, accounting, environmental, social and M&E specialists that will support the project implementation; and, the acquisition of computers and office equipment, training, audits, and other operational costs.
carry out a study related to the harmonization of equipment and materials to be utilized under component 1 of the project as well as carrying out of a Project-wide assessment at the end of the Project to identify and disseminate lessons relating to absorption capacity and joint procurement the review relating to the harmonization process during the project as well as a program-wide assessment at the end of the project to identify and disseminate lessons relating to absorption capacity and joint procurement; and
technical studies, ESIA and RAP, gender baseline analysis studies, and bidding documents for future access projects under the program.

Sub-component 3.2. – National Implémentation Support.). This sub-component will finance.

expected costs related to the management of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and RAP and the application of the Bank’s safeguard policies.
recruitment of staff at the national level to strengthen the implementation teams and ensure close oversight throughout the project, including for fiduciary and safeguards supervision. Any physical resettlement costs identified under the project RAP once prepared will be financed by the recipient countries directly.

OBJECTIVE OF THE AUDIT

2.1 The objective of the audit of the Project financial statements (PFSs) is to enable the auditors to express an independent professional opinion on the financial position of the Project as at the end of each fiscal year; and of the income and expenditure for the accounting period ending on that end. The project’s books of account provide the basis for preparation of the financial statements and are established to reflect the financial transactions in respect of the project.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The project’s management is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, including the maintenance of adequate accounting records and internal controls, the selection and application of accounting policies, the safeguarding of the assets of the project, and adequate disclosure. As part of the audit process, the auditor will request from management written confirmation concerning representations made to us in connection with the audit.

SCOPE OF THE AUDIT

The audit will be conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those Standards require that the auditor plans and performs the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

In complying with International Standards on Auditing, the auditor is expected to pay particular attention to the following matters, including special considerations for public sector entities:

In planning and performing the audit to reduce audit risk to an acceptably low level, the auditor should consider the risks of material misstatements in the financial statements due to fraud, as required by International Standard on Auditing 240.
When designing and performing audit procedures and in evaluating and reporting the results thereof, the auditor should recognize that noncompliance by the entity with laws and regulations may materially affect the financial statements, as required by International Standard on Auditing 250.
The auditor should communicate audit matters of governance interest arising from the audit of financial statements to those charged with governance of an entity, as required by International Standard on Auditing 260.
The auditor should appropriately communicate to those charged with governance and to management any deficiencies in internal control that the auditor has identified in an audit of financial statements, as required by International Standard on Auditing 265.
To reduce audit risk to an acceptably low level, the auditor should determine overall responses to assessed risks at the financial statement level and should design and perform further audit procedures to respond to assessed risks at the assertion level, as required by International Standard on Auditing 330.
When certain aspects of an entity’s operations are performed by a third-party service provider, the auditor is expected to include an understanding and assessment of the internal control environment of the service provider during the audit process, as required by International Standard on Auditing 402.
As part of the audit process, the auditor is expected to obtain written representations from management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as required by International Standard on Auditing 580.
When the external auditor decides to use the work of an entity’s internal audit function to modify the nature or timing, or reduce the extent, of audit procedures to be performed directly by the external auditor, the determination shall be in accordance with International Standard on Auditing 610.
In determining whether to use the work of an auditor’s expert or the extent to which the work of an auditor’s expert is adequate for audit purposes, the determination shall be made in accordance with International Standard on Auditing 620.

In evidencing compliance with agreed project financing arrangements, the auditor is expected to carry out tests to confirm that:

All external funds have been used in accordance with the conditions of the relevant financing agreements, with due attention to economy and efficiency, and only for the purposes for which the financing was provided. Relevant financing agreements include [Loan/Credit Agreements].
Counterpart funds have been provided and used in accordance with the relevant financing agreements, with due attention to economy and efficiency, and only for the purposes for which they were provided.
Goods, works, and services financed have been procured in accordance with relevant financing agreements,^[1] including specific provisions of the World Bank Procurement Framework.
All necessary supporting documents, records, and accounts have been maintained in respect of all project activities, including expenditures reported using Statements of Expenditure (SOE) or Interim Unaudited Financial Statements (IFS) methods of reporting. The auditor is expected to verify that respective reports issued during the period were in agreement with the underlying books of account.

Project financial statements

The auditor should verify that the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and on a cash basis. The financial statements should include:

A summary of funds received from the World Bank, other financiers and counterpart contributions from the borrower, all presented separately;
A summary of expenditures paid, presented under project account headings and main categories of expenditures; and
Additional disclosures in explanatory notes, including details of statements of expenditures (SOE) supporting Withdrawal Applications submitted during the period, a reconciliation of movements on the Designated Account, and a statement of fund balances]
List of assets purchased with project’s fund

(d) A management assertion that project funds have been expended for the intended purposes

( e) When the entity makes publicly available its approved budget, a comparison of budget and actual amounts either as a separate additional financial statement or as a budget column in the financial statements; and

Notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.

Review of Statements of Expenditure and Interim Unaudited Financial Statements

The auditor is required to audit all SOE/IFS submitted to the World Bank in support of requests for periodic replenishment of the project designated account(s). Expenditures should be examined for eligibility based on criteria defined in the terms of the financing agreement and detailed in the Project Appraisal Document. The auditor should report any ineligible expenditures identified as having been included in withdrawal applications and reimbursed.

Review of designated accounts

During the audit of the project financial statements, the auditor is required to review the activities of the project’s designated account(s). Activities to be examined will include deposits received, payments made, interest earned, and reconciliation of period-end balances

Audit Reports

Audit opinion

10 The auditor will issue an audit opinion on the financial statements. The auditor’s opinion shall be based on an evaluation of the conclusions drawn from the audit evidence obtained and shall be expressed clearly through a written report that also describes the basis for that opinion. The audit report shall be prepared in accordance with International Standard on Auditing 700.

A modified audit opinion shall be rendered in the financial statements when the auditor concludes, on the basis of the audit evidence obtained, that the financial statements as a whole are not free from material misstatement; or the auditor is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to conclude that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. Modified audit opinions shall be in accordance with International Standard on Auditing 705.
The auditor will include emphasis of matter paragraphs or other matter paragraphs in the audit opinion where the auditor, having formed an opinion on the financial statements, seeks to draw users’ attention, when in the auditor’s judgment it is necessary to do so, by way of clear additional communication in the auditor’s report. The paragraphs will refer to either a matter that, although appropriately presented or disclosed in the financial statements, is of such importance that it is fundamental to users’ understanding of the financial statements; or as appropriate, any other matter that is relevant to users’ understanding of the audit, the auditor’s responsibilities, or the auditor’s report. This form of opinion will be presented in accordance with International Standard on Auditing 706.

Other audit reports

In addition to the audit opinion, the auditor will also, either in the audit report or in the report to management:

1. provide comments and observations on the accounting records, systems, and controls that were examined during the course of the audit;
2. identify specific deficiencies and areas of weakness in systems and controls and make recommendation for their improvement;
3. report on instances of noncompliance with the terms of the financial agreement(s);
4. quantify and report expenditures that are considered to be ineligible and either paid out of the designated account(s) or claimed from the World Bank;
5. communicate matters that have come to attention during the audit that might have a significant impact on the implementation of the project;
6. draw to the borrower’s attention any other matters that the auditor considers pertinent; and
7. responses from management, including implemented and proposed remedial actions.

The auditor’s opinion on the financial statements and management letter should be received by the Bank no later than six months after the end of each accounting period which represents June 30.

General

The auditor is entitled to unlimited access to all information and explanations considered necessary to facilitate the audit, including legal documents, project preparation and supervision reports, reports of reviews and investigations, correspondences, and credit account information. The auditor may also seek written confirmation of amounts disbursed and outstanding in the Bank records.
The auditor is encouraged to meet and discuss audit-related matters, including input to the audit plan, with the World Bank project task team.
It is highly desirable that the auditor reviews the Bank’s financial reporting and auditing requirements contained in OP 10.00 Investment Project Financing, Bank Policy: Program for Results Financing, and OP 8.60 Development Policy Lending. The auditor should also be familiar with the Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing (February 2017), the Loan Handbook for World Bank Borrowers (February 2017), and the World Bank’s Procurement Framework (July 2016).

DURATION OF THE ENGAGEMENT AND PRICING OF THE SERVICES

The total audit engagement is for a period of 3 years to review the accounts for the following accounting period:

First period will be from January to December 2023, then the year ending December 2024 and December 2025.

The Client will pay to the Consultant in accordance with the following schedule:

1st payment: 10% of the Contract amount against advance payment guarantee.

2nd payment: 40% of the Contract amount upon delivery of draft Audit report and draft Management Letter for the accounting Period.

Final payment: 50% of the Contract amount upon delivery of the Final Audit Report and Final Management Letter for the accounting Period.

Team composition and Qualification requirements for the Key experts

Expert Position/expertise

Qualification and experience of key personnel

Audit Partner.

Chartered Accountant or compatible certification with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant and at least 8 years’ experience in auditing World Bank or other development partners projects.

Audit Manager

Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant and at least 5 years’ experience in auditing World Bank or other development partners projects.

Senior Auditor

Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant and at least 3 years’ experiences in auditing World Bank or other development partners projects.

Junior Auditor

Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant and at least 2 years’ experience in auditing World Bank or other development partner projects.

Procurement Specialist.

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the World Bank procurement is required, including procurement of consulting services, goods, and works/Plant. Procurement specialists, as a minimum, shall have Master’s degree in procurement, business or public administration, or other relevant fields.

This assignment will not be awarded to audit firms whose audit report was previously rejected by the bank.

Level of Effort

It is expected that about 80 person-days will be required during the contract implementation. It is envisaged that the services of specific experts will be provided intermittently. The table below shows the indicative positions and their estimated staff months.

Position

Staff-days

Audit Partner

Audit Manager

Senior Auditor

Junior Auditor

Procurement Specialist

Total

Note to Consultants: The above presentation of staff days and specific positions is indicative only; consultants are at liberty to propose their own calculations, provided that the required areas of expertise are adequately covered.

Reports and Schedule of Deliveries

The key specific outputs and reports are as follows for each accounting Period.

Deliverable Not later than:

Draft Audit Report

3 weeks after the invitation from the project to start the audit.

Draft Management Letter

3 weeks after the invitation from the project to start the audit.

Final Audit Report

1 week after receiving Client’s comments on the Draft Audit Report

Management Letter

1 week after receiving Client’s comments on the Draft Management Letter

All reports and deliverables will have to be submitted in 5 copies, and electronically.

Data, local services, personnel, and facilities to be provided by NAWEC

NAWEC will provide, free of charge, the following:

Data and information in connection with the project.
Counterpart staff necessary for implementing the assignment.
NAWEC will arrange/facilitate meeting/visits with other governmental agencies, authorities and offices as needed for implementing the services

Equipment to be provided by consultants

Consultants’ staff shall use its own computers, notebooks, and cellular phones.

Consultants will be responsible for their transportation arrangements and office arrangements for their team, including space, furniture and telecommunication.

Awarding of Contract

The contract shall be awarded to an audit firm based on the received offer, profile, qualifications and experience of the firm, and availability within the tight schedule set.

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” dated 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.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Least- Cost-Based Selection (LCS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours.

External Auditor ECO-REAP ToR

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 23rd November 2023.

National Water and Electricity Company

Managing Director

Attn: 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

E-mail: hnjie@nawec.gm, mfsanyang@nawec.gm

[1] Depending on the complexity of procurement activities, the auditor may consider involving technical experts during the audit engagement, in compliance with provisions of International Standard on Auditing 620. Consideration of using of the work of experts should be brought to the early attention of the borrower and the World Bank for mutual agreement and appropriate guidance.

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

Posted on July 26, 2023 by nawec_admin

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 11^th 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	20^th July, 2023
Submission of applications	20^th July – 11^th August 2023
Short list of Candidates/Interview	14^th August- 1^st September 2023
Communication to Selected Interns	4^th September-8^th September, 2023
Internship	15^th September 2023 -15^th 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	15^th 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

Job Vacancy

Posted on May 12, 2023 by nawec_admin

NAWEC Job Vacancy

How to Apply. Please send an e-mail to recruitment@nawec.gm expressing your interest and indicating the position you are interested in along with a brief resume. Your resume should be no more than 2X A4 pages and should include basic information including name, contact details, address, date of birth, education and qualifications along with a brief listing of your employment to date. Please do not send certificates at this stage.

Position	Senior Communications and PR Manager
Salary Scale	B
Role Summary	Responsible for the development, and promoting positive public awareness of the NAWEC through external communications, continuous improvement, delivery, shaping, and maintaining NAWEC’s reputation and brand
Reporting Relationships	Reports directly to Group Corporate Services Director
Duties and Responsibilities	Develop and implement effective communication strategies that raise awareness of the transformative reforms NAWEC is undergoing Advise management on messaging and support delivery of regular messages via appropriate channels. Develop and implement the brand image in coordination with customer service Oversee all internal and external communications, ensuring consistent and engaging messages. Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing and communications materials. Supervise projects to guarantee all content is publication-ready. Create communication and marketing campaigns for new products and milestones, launches, events, and promotions. Lead the Communication and Public Relations staff, including quality control of all outputs and identify and organise appropriate communications training as needed Ensure timely and effective responses to emerging issues Coordinate effectively with other departments, in particular customer services. Support regular management interviews and audio recordings. Manage budgeting process to ensure plans can be implemented Work effectively with all peers and stakeholders and especially with Electricity and Water Business Units, Group Finance, Group Human Resources and Group Corporate Services to negotiate and influence customer service improvements, PR and Brand Image of NAWEC. Carries out specific business wide tasks/projects as required from time to time
Requirements and Qualifications	Must have a a recognized Professional 3rd Level Qualification. Bachelor degree in journalism, PR, marketing or related field. Must have at least 5 years working experience in a similar role

Competency	Detail
Strategy Development	Understands the exigencies of a developing and changing Electricity and Water Industry and contributes to the development of Customer Services Vision, Values and strategic plan
Change	Understands change principles and proactively leads change
Team Building	Ability to build strong teams around communication, PR and digital platform in reaching out to NAWEC customers
Leadership and Management	Inspires team by articulating strategic and operational messages clearly, leading by example and taking initiatives on when, where and how to communicate
Professional Knowledge	Maintains constant self-improvement by staying up to date with Electricity and Water technologies and translates into Customer Service improvements
Operational Procedures	Understands the criticality of disseminating Operational information that might affect NAWEC’s service delivery
Visionary	Has a clear view of what needs to be achieved
Analytical Skills	The ability to visualise, articulate and solve both complex and uncomplicated problems and make decisions that make sense based on all available information
Stakeholder Management	Sensitive to the importance of stakeholders, their identification and development of appropriate responses
Strategic Outlook	Have a clear understanding of being strategic about communication. Appreciate the need to champion a communication strategy

Position	Senior Legal Services Manager/Company Secretary
Salary Scale	B
Role Summary	Guide NAWEC Management about the day-to-day management of the organization, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements. Post holder will serve as the principal legal adviser to both the Board and Management.
Reporting Relationships	Reports directly to Group Corporate Services Director
Duties and Responsibilities	organising, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs). maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries. dealing with correspondence, collating information, and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders. contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising members of the legal, governance, accounting, and tax implications of proposed policies. monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action. liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, Regulator, and auditors. transcribing and proofreading legal documents. taking responsibility for the health and safety of employees and managing matters related to insurance and property. developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements. Handling correspondences before and after meetings, collating information and writing reports. maintaining current awareness about company law, including occupational health & safety laws, labour laws and other regulatory requirements. maintaining the register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the company; taking a role in share issues, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and takeovers Supervise the work of the Legal team. Any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.

Competency
Analytical & Critical thinking	Has capacity to analyse often complex processes and develop sensible conclusions and recommendations
Compliance Driven	Ability to assess and advise on compliance issues in all operations of the company
Communication	Appreciates the value of good communications and is able to report clearly and logically verbally and in writing
Decision Making	Ensure independence is maintained in decision making and advisory responsibilities
IT Knowledge	Maintains up do date facility with IT especially as it pertains to systems and processes
Business Acumen	Is sensitive to the business implications of the role and makes sound business judgements and recommendations
Self-motivation	The determination and confidence to see things through to conclusion
Meticulousness	Maintains a constant attention to detail
Confidentiality and Discretion	Ability to keep confidential and classified documents and decisions in confidence. Ensure all such are availed on a need-to-know basis
Professional Knowledge	Stays up to date with current legal happenings, instruments, and guidelines
Company knowledge	Understands how NAWEC electricity and water operates at all levels

Vacancy Announcement

Posted on November 30, 2022 by nawec_admin

The Role

Responsibility for the acquisition, control, accountability, maintenance, utilization, and disposition of NAWEC’s property and transport.

The Person
Must have a Third level qualification with extensive experience in a utility of similar size and scope to NAWEC, especially in the area of Asset management.

Senior Manager, Facilities, Transport and Security

The Role
Overall responsibility for NAWEC’s long-term Master Planning and Strategic Business Planning

The Person

Must have a 3^rd Level Degree ideally to Masters level with a minimum of 10 years experience in planning at a strategic level in an organization of similar scope and scale to NAWEC.

Good understanding of electricity and water businesses.

A Masters Degree in Business Administration would be an advantage.

Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Policy

How to Apply. Please send an e-mail to recruitment@nawec.gm expressing your interest and indicating the position you are interested in along with a brief resume. Your resume should be no more than 2X A4 pages and should include basic information including name, contact details, address, date of birth, education, and qualifications along with a brief listing of your employment to date. Please do not send certificates at this stage.

The deadline for submission of applications is 15^th December 2022

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on August 9, 2022 by nawec_admin

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

NAWEC with the support of Government and partners is undertaking a major program of transformation and change designed to modernize its infrastructure and re-engineer its systems, procedures, and organization. This includes a determination to radically improve services throughout the country by improving business processes. Central to this is a skilled and competent workforce. Based on the foregoing, the Management positions listed below have been created and will be filled over the coming weeks. Applications are invited and encouraged from all interested and qualified Gambians. The positions are as follows:

Financial Controller, Water and Sewerage Business Unit

The Role

Overall control and responsibility for NAWEC WSBU Financial Management.

The Person

Must be a Qualified financial accountant (ACCA or ACA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field of financial accounting or financial audit.

Financial Controller, Water and Sewerage Business Unit (Job Description)

Senior Internal Audit Manager

The Role

Overall responsibility for Nawec’s internal audit planning, execution and reporting.

The Person

Must be a Qualified financial accountant (ACCA or ACA or equivalent) and have 5 Years post qualification experience with at least 5 years in a senior role in a business with a similar scale and scope to NAWEC.

Senior Manager Internal Audit (Job Description)

Staff Welfare Manager

The Role

Supports in delivering HR staff welfare and administrative services.

The Person

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or CIPD level 3.

A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

At least 8 years of relevant working in an organisation with a similar scale and scope to NAWEC.

Staff Welfare Manager (Job Description)

Human Resources Development Manager

The Role

Support in the implementation of NAWEC’s Workforce planning processes and Staff Development programs through standardized execution of staff training and development, Performance Management and other key HR Policies and programs.

The Person

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management/Public Admin or CIPD level 3 Qualification.

A master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

At least 8 years of relevant working experience in an organization with a similar scale and scope to NAWEC.

Human Resources Development Manager (Job Description)

Manager, NAWEC Training Center (NTC)

The Role

Lead, maintain and coordinate the overall activities of the NAWEC Training Institute in delivering the highest standard and quality of Technical and Vocational education to the company’s staff and the public, through the introduction, updating and implementation of relevant policies and processes that befit a Learning Center of excellence.

The Person

Must have a BSc in Business or Public Admin/ HR Management, Talent Management and Development or related areas.

A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

8 years experience working in a Training environment.

Manager, NAWEC Training Center (Job Description)

Call Center Manager

The Role

Responsible for responding to all customer enquiries/complaints received by phone, e-mail, or social media and for the development and management of the NAWEC customer complaints process.

The Person

3^rd Level qualification standard.

Manager Call Centre (Job Description)

All applications, with updated curriculum vitae and credentials, should be submitted to recruitment@nawec.gm. The closing date for all applications is 19^th August 2022, by the close of business.

NB: Applicants must indicate the titles of positions being applied for in the subject section of their emails.

VACANCIES

Posted on June 14, 2022 by nawec_admin

About NAWEC:

The Person

Must have a Master’s Degree or with CIPD with clear visions for Human Resource Management and ability to lead the organisation towards the vision while managing the day-to-day activities. For detailed information click on the link below.

HR & Admin Manager (Job Description)

Procurement and Materials Manager

Procurement and Mate rials Manager (Job description)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION) Assignment Title: Junior Power Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit

Posted on November 18, 2021 by nawec_admin

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION)

Name of Project: ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOWAS-REAP)- P164044

Grant No.: D4080

Assignment Title: Junior Power Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit

Reference No. GM-NAWEC-230911-CS-INDV

BACKGROUND

National Water and Electricity Company Ltd, NAWEC, is preparing and implementing the Gambia-related part of the ECOWAS-Regional Electricity Access Project (Phase I). 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 build of electricity distribution infrastructure (Medium Voltage – MV and Low Voltage – LV) to maximize new connections; (ii) Supervision of the construction and technical advisory; and (iii) Technical assistance and project management.

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia, through the Project Implementation Unit in The Gambia (PIU-Gambia), now invites eligible individual consultants (“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. Consultant’s Letter of Expression of Interest and CV shall be submitted to the address below.

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

Scope of Work

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, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, all technical documents and works’ documents, including various reports and invoices.
Take part in acceptance 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 distribution networks 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 Senior Power Engineer of the PIU.
Contribute to the elaboration of Annual Work Plans and Budgets of the projects;
Other activities, as instructed by the Senior Power Engineer and the Project Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering or related fields.
(ii) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience meant as being involved in power distribution grid operation activities or in power distribution grid extension /reinforcement projects in urban or rural areas.
(iii) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.
(iv) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
(v) Experienced computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Duty Station

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.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

1 year period contract renewable after satisfactory evaluation by the Project Coordinator.

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” dated July 2016 and revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“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 09:00 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 December 9^th, 2021.

PIU-GAMBIA

Attn: Haddy Njie, Project Coordinator

53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

Kanifing, K.M.C.

P.O. Box 609, Banjul

The Gambia

Tel: (+220) 4376607 / 4376608

Fax: (+220) 4375990

E-mail: hnjie@nawec.gm & mfsanyang@nawec.gm

Terms of Reference

A Junior Power (Field) Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit

Background

The Republic of The Gambia has received funding from the African Development Bank to finance The Gambia Electricity Access Project. The Purpose of the project is to increase the Gambian population’s access to affordable and reliable electricity services.

The Project’s ultimate objective is to increase the Gambian population’s access to affordable and reliable electricity services as such. It will involve the construction of Medium and Low Voltage lines, erection of transformers and connection of customers in various regions of the country. From the OMVG Energy Project’s two substations (Brikama and Soma), under physical implementation, the project will provide customers with electricity access and improve the performance of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) by increasing its billing and revenue collection capacities and building its staff capacities.

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.

Scope of Work

The Junior Power Engineer’s overall responsibility will be providing technical assistance to the project and ensure timely and efficient implementation of the projects managed by 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
Take part in review the 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 with high technical quality
Participating in monitoring of the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan in liaison with the Safeguard team of the PIU
Review all technical documents and ensure strict control during implementations
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.
1. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  - (i) Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering or related fields.
  - (ii) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
  - (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.
2. 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.

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.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION) The Gambia Electricity Access Project (GEAP) Recruitment of a Junior Power (Field) Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit

Posted on November 18, 2021 by nawec_admin

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION)

The Gambia Electricity Access Project (GEAP)

Recruitment of a Junior Power (Field) Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit

Financing Agreement reference: ADF Grant No: 210015040530

ADF (TSF) Grant No: 5900155016059

Project ID No.: P-GM-FA0-002

Reference No.: NAWEC-GEAP-CS-03

Issue Date: 17^th November 2021

Closing Date: 9^th December 2021

BACKGROUND

The Government of The Gambia has received financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of The Gambia Electricity Access Project (GEAP). The Government therefore intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contract for the recruitment of a Junior Power (Field) Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit.

OBJECTIVE

The services included under this project are to provide technical assistance to the project and ensure timely and efficient implementation of the projects managed by the PIU.

The Project Implementation Unit through National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) Ltd now invites eligible Individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Consultant’s Letter of Expression of Interest and CV shall be submitted to the address below.

QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering or related fields.

(ii) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.

(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.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Framework of October 2015”, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (Monday – Friday) during office hours: 0900 hrs to 1600 hrs.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 9^th December 2021, at 12:00 p.m. local time and mention “Junior Power (Field) Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit”.

Address:

Office of the Managing Director

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie, Project Coordinator

National Water & Electricity Company Limited,

53, Mamady Maniyang Highway, P.O. Box 609, Banjul, The Gambia

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 4375990

Facsimile number: +220 4375990

Email: hnjie@nawec.gm and mfsanyang@nawec.gm

Terms of Reference

A Junior Power Engineer for the Project Implementation Unit of the Gambia part of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project

Background

For the project management, the Senior Power Engineer of the Gambia Project Implementation Unit (PIU) needs technical assistance to handle properly various activities he is in charge of. For this, a Junior Power Engineer is now being recruited by the Gambia Project Implementation Unit (PIU), in relation with the World Bank, to work under the supervision of the Senior Power Engineer of the PIU, on relevant activities of the ECOWAS-REAP1 project and any other projects implemented under the PIU.

Scope of Work

Participating in the review of the designs prepared by the Contractors and the Owner’s Engineers, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, all technical documents and works’ documents, including various reports and invoices.
Take part in acceptance 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 distribution networks 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 Senior Power Engineer of the PIU.
Contribute to the elaboration of Annual Work Plans and Budgets of the projects;
Other activities, as instructed by the Senior Power Engineer and the Project Coordinator.
1. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  - (i) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
  - (ii) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience meant as being involved in power distribution grid operation activities or in power distribution grid extension/reinforcement projects in urban or rural areas.
  - (iii) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.
  - (iv) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  - (v) Experienced computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
2. DUTY STATION

The Engineer will be required to reside most of the time around the project sites. Her/his office will be in Farafenni and Basse, depending on the intervention site.

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 NAWEC’s office (Farafenni or Basse) 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 for meetings, workshops, etc.
(vi) Support for all site visits required for supervision and monitoring.

FAcilities to be provided by the CONSULTANT
- (i) Mobile phone and communication (Telephone, own internet outside office hours).
- (ii) In City Personal Transportation.
- (iii) Accommodation and meals.
DURATION OF CONTRACT

1 year period contract renewable after satisfactory evaluation by the Project Coordinator.