INVITATION TO BID – Procurement of works for the Construction of Basse and Jangjanbureh Revenue Offices

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PROCUREMENT OF WORKS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BASSE AND JANGJANGBUREH REVENUE OFFICE

Issued on: 24th August 2023

RT No: NAWEC/RT/WKS/B&JRO/002/2022

Employer: NAWEC

Country: THE GAMBIA

  1. The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) have budget funds towards the Procurement of works for the Construction of Basse and Jangjanbureh Revenue Offices.

 

  1. The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the procurement of the works as follows:

 

      LOT I: CONSTRUCTION OF BASSE REVENUE OFFICE

 

LOT II: CONSTRUCTION OF JANGJANGBUREH REVENUE OFFICE

 

  1. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedure (NCB) as specified in the GPPA Regulation of September 2019 and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

 

  1. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Mr. Kainding Sambou – Senior Procurement and Materials Manager and Mr. Famara Kinteh-Procurement Manager of National Water & Electricity Company Limited through the following Electronic mail addresses: ksambou@nawec.gm and fkinteh@nawec.gm to inspect the bidding document during office hours at the address given below.

 

  1. The bidding document in English shall be issued to interested firms at the cost of GMD5,000. The method of payment will be electronic transfer.
  2.    Bids must be delivered to the office of the Managing Director of NAWEC at the address below on or before 11:00 AM on 28th September 2023:

National Water & Electricity Company Limited

53, Mamady Maniyang Highway

P.O. Box 609

Banjul The Gambia.

 

  1. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted, and 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 on 28th September 2023 at 11:30 AM at NAWEC Conference Room at the address above.
  2. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security from a reputable bank in the amount of Three Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dalasi (GMD 333,000.00) for Lot I and Eighty-One Thousand Dalasi (GMD 81,000.00) for Lot II valid for 120 days. A combined bid security for both lots is allowed.
  3. Upon completion of the bidding process, all bidders will be informed of the outcome of the tender including the details and the price of the most responsive bidder recommended for award.

NAWEC response to Article in The Point newspaper dated Wednesday 21st June 2023

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NAWEC response to Article in The Point newspaper dated Wednesday 21st June 2023

This letter is in response to your newspaper article of Wednesday 21st June 2023 entitled “NAWEC supplied contaminated water with high Nitrates, reveals Audit report”.

Click on the link below to see document.

Response to the article in the Point Newspaper dated Wednesday 21st June 2023

 

Job Vacancy

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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

NAWEC Utility Tariffs 2023

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PRESS RELEASE

Dear valued customers

In October 2022, NAWEC applied for a tariff revision for both water and electricity services. The utilities Regulator (PURA) has approved an increase in tariffs for electricity and water, this decision was made following a lengthy review and consultation process. The increase is necessary to cover the rising costs of production, maintenance, and upgrades, and to ensure that we can continue to provide you with water and electricity services.

These changes are the first real increase in the tariffs since 2015 and reflect global increases in fuel price, high costs of raw materials, and essential parts for the generation of electricity and supply of safe clean water. In addition to meeting the global increase in the cost of materials and fuel costs the tariff increase will allow us to invest in the maintenance of the water and electricity infrastructure and further enhance the quality and reliability of these services that are the pillars of economic and social development in The Gambia. Information on the price changes can be found on our website www.nawec.gm.

We value your feedback, and we will continue to engage with you, our valued customers, through various communication channels: social media, radio, and TV. We are committed to addressing your concerns. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to working with you to build a brighter more sustainable future for all the people of The Gambia.

 

Thank You

Toll-free number 1669

UTILITY TARIFF (IN DALASIS) as at 10th  April 2023
WATER (Per Cubic Meter, cum)
Description Category
Domestic Consumption Range Old Tariff 2015 New Tariff
0-10 cum 5.50 6.48
1 11-25 cum 12.00 14.15
 26-40 cum 16.00 18.86
Balance 20.00 23.58
Commercial 2 24.20 28.50
Hotel/Club/Industries 3 34.00 40.09
Agriculture 4 12.00 14.15
Area Councils 5 16.79 19.79
Central Government 6 16.79 19.79
SEWERAGE (Per Cum. Of Water Consumed)
Domestic users and Local Authorities 5.00
All other users 15.00
CREDIT METER ELECTRICITY: (per kWh)
Domestic Consumption Range Old Tariff 2015 New Tariff
0-300 kWh 10.14 13.85
1 301-600 kWh 10.49 14.06
 601-1000 kWh 10.77 14.43
Balance 11.54 15.46
Commercial 2 10.90 14.90
Hotel/Club/Industries 3 11.65 15.90
Agriculture 4 10.14 13.89
Area Councils 5 10.90 16.20
Central Government 6 10.90 16.20
PREPAYMENT METER: ELECTRICITY: (per kwh)
Domestic 1 Flat 10.14 13.85
Commercial 2 10.90 14.90
Hotel/Club/Industries 3 11.65 15.90
Agriculture 4 10.14 13.89
Area Councils 5 10.90 16.20
Central Government 6 10.90 16.20

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Social Risk Management Specialist 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: Social Risk Management Specialist for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).

Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-339342-CS-INDV

The Republic of The Gambia with the support of the International Development Association (IDA), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Union (EU), collectively the “Lenders”), are implementing an energy project approved in 2018 to improve the power generation and transmission capacity in the country. The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) will increase the generation capacity through renewable sources, reinforce the transmission infrastructure in the Great Banjul Area, and in the provinces across the country.

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

The Social Risk Management Specialist’s overall responsibility will be ensuring compliance of project preparation and implementation activities with social risk management regulations and policies of the financing institutions and Gambian legislation.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice and technical assistance to the project and all stakeholders to ensure acceptable quality of social risk and impact management in accordance with the World Bank’s Operational Policies and EHS guidelines and, where applicable, national regulations in The Gambia.

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

  • Ensure the diffusion of the project’s safeguard instruments and contribute to the stakeholders’ appropriation.
  • Provide overall technical social safeguards oversight for the project preparation and implementation under the general management of the PIU Coordinator.
  • Participate systematically in the development of terms of reference (TOR) for the conduct of specific social assessments and other social studies (i.e., RAP, ESIA, ESMP, and/or Audits, etc.) of the Project.
  • Evaluate the gaps between Gambian legislation and the World Bank’s standards on social issues, including compensation, eligibility, vulnerability, etc.…
  • Focus will be on social risk management, including measures for addressing inclusive stakeholder engagement, social accountability, social inclusion, conflict reduction, addressing disadvantage and vulnerability, restoration of livelihoods, gender mainstreaming and considerations in risk management, and familiarity with social methodologies, and other social issues that may arise in the project.  Familiarity addressing gender-based violence (GBV)/sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment (SEA/SH), violence against children (VAC) is also preferred.
  • Participate in the selection process of service providers to carry out environmental and social studies and be involved in the implementation and/or control/monitoring of social safeguards during the works and ensuring service providers are strictly following the E&S clauses.
  • Providing necessary coordination, review, and relevant input into preparation of Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment (ESIAs)/Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMPs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) for projects under preparation and implementation.
  • Conduct a quality review of documents related to social and environmental activities carried out and facilitate the process of approval and disclosure of safeguard instruments (i.e. RAP, ESIA, ESMP, Audits, Grievance Mechanism [GM], Contractor-ESMP, etc.) and their implementation (i.e. payment of compensation, social support for PAPs, with particular attention to vulnerable groups including women, youth and the elderly, the disabled, etc.), in accordance with current national regulations and the World Bank’s environmental and social standards.
  • Ensuring that bidding documents and contracts include necessary social safeguards provisions.
  • Ensure the development and quality of the C-ESMPs and other instruments for mitigating social risks and impacts and gender and vulnerability aspects by the contractors in charge of the works and their approval by the Owner Engineer.
  • Conduct/participate, together with the environmental safeguard specialist, in supervision missions to verify and attest to the status of implementation of social safeguards, as well as gender, social inclusion, vulnerability, etc.
  • Supervise and monitor contractors’ performance in handling specific social issues; provide corrective instructions as needed.
  • Prepare relevant parts of required social monitoring reports, including reports on ESMP implementation status.
  • Undertake regular field visits to project sites to assess social impacts and verify social monitoring information provided in the reports of contractors and implementing partners, including photo documentation as applicable.
  • Keep accurate records of social supervision of project activities in a systemic manner that allows easy search-and-find of all documents upon request of, the World Bank, and national authorities.
  • Supervise and participate in the implementation of stakeholder consultations and coordinate the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
  • Suggest appointing stakeholder focal points to facilitate and sustain engagement with stakeholders.
  • Ensures good collaboration with government agencies, decentralized institutions, and local civil society
  • Analyzing project implementation reports to ensure that all work is completed in full compliance with Safeguards Policies; supervising contractors’ performance in handling specific social issues, such as GBV/SEA/SH/VAC (and monitoring measures related to the Codes of Conduct); providing corrective instruments as needed.
  • Monitor the development, dissemination, accessibility, and functionality of the project’s Grievance Mechanism, in particular the settlement of disputes and conflicts arising from the implementation of the RAPs and the C-ESMPs and propose appropriate corrective measures; ensure the consolidation of data and periodic reporting in conjunction with the GRC and all other relevant stakeholders Ensures that complaints related to SEA/SH are properly handled

The successful applicant shall be engaged immediately on a full-time basis for one year (in three months contract basis extendable depending on the satisfactory performance in the contract duration) and for additional years during the project implementation period.

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

GERMP Social Risk Management Specialist PIU TOR

Required qualifications:

a)     Master of Arts degree in social sciences such as political science or policy, sociology, anthropology, gender studies, social assessment studies, or related fields (with experience in areas relevant to social safeguards such as land acquisition or resettlement, vulnerable groups and individuals, gender, livelihoods, participation and civic engagement, social impact analysis, assessment of social risks).

b)     At least 5 years’ experience in the region in compliance with social safeguards policies including involuntary resettlement.

c)     Good knowledge of the relevant regulations/directives and operations of multilateral development organizations and executing agencies.

d)     Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Bank operations and social safeguard policies, especially, experience and familiarity with complex safeguard work.

e)     Proven experience and skills in managing projects.

f)      Proven capacity to work across multiple stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), local communities, and the private sector.

g)     Demonstrated experience in the World Bank project cycle and procedures.

h)     Fluent in English with excellent written and oral skills.

i)      Advanced computer skills and full proficiency in the use of relevant software applications in using computers and software such as Microsoft Office suite.

j)      Participate in capacity-building training to strengthen competencies as need be.

k)     Work with GBV consultant to strengthen capacity on addressing SEA/SH risks in the project.

l)      Knowledge of local language like Mandinka, wolof, fula, or serere is an important asset since the project is intervening in rural areas also.

m)   Familiarity with risks and mitigation measures related to gender-based violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH) to ensure such risks/mitigation measures are included in safeguard instruments.

n)     Applications from women are highly recommended.

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 March 2023.  

Managing Director

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

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

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba AvenueFloor/ 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 Environmental Safeguards Specialist for Project Implementation Unit

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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: Environmental Safeguards Specialist for Project Implementation Unit.

Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-339341-CS-INDV

 

The Republic of The Gambia with the support of the International Development Association (IDA), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Union (EU), collectively the “Lenders”), are implementing an energy project approved in 2018 to improve the power generation and transmission capacity in the country. The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) will increase the generation capacity through renewable sources, reinforce the transmission infrastructure in the Great Banjul Area, and in the provinces across the country.

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

The implementation of some activities of the GERMP project could lead to potential environmental and social risk and impacts which must be managed. The project is using the World Bank operational Policies on E&S safeguards as well as the Gambian national low on the management of E&S risks and impacts.

These Term of references are prepared to recruit an environmental specialist to support the monitoring of the management of E&S risks and impacts in the context of the project.

The environmental Safeguard Specialist’s overall responsibility will be ensuring strict compliance of sub-project preparation and implementation with the World Bank’s Operational Policies on safeguards and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, The Gambian legislation, and relevant international good practices.  In general, he/she will be responsible for providing advice and technical assistance to the project and all stakeholders to ensure acceptable quality of environmental risk and impact management in accordance with mentioned policies.

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

a) Provide overall technical environmental safeguards oversight for the sub-project preparation and implementation under the general management of the PIU Project Coordinator. Focus will be on environmental risk management, including measures for addressing negative impacts, labor influx, healthy and safe working condition of labors, biodiversity management, waste (including hazardous and non-hazardous) and other environmental issues that may arise during the implementation of project’s activities.

b) Ensure compliance with the provisions of the World Bank’s Safeguard Policies which have been deemed relevant to this project, and with national, regional, and international legal provisions in force that apply.

c) Conduct in collaboration of the social development specialist the E&S screening of planned sub-projects/activities and determined the appropriated E&S due diligence to perform. Ensure the participation of the NEA to the process as per national requirements.

d) Provide necessary coordination and relevant inputs during the preparation of environmental and social instruments such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessment/Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESIA/ESMP), E&S Audits as necessary, for sub-projects under preparation and implementation.

e) Conduct quality review and facilitate the approval and disclosure process of environmental and social risk and impact management instruments (ESIA, ESMP, C-ESMP for contractors etc.) and their implementation in accordance with the Operational Policies and the national regulations in force.

f) Undertake regular field visits to project sites to assess the management of environmental impacts and verify environmental monitoring information provided in the reports of contractors and Owner Engineer, including photo documentation as applicable.

g) Keep records of environmental supervision of project activities in a systemic manner that allows easy search-and-find of all documents upon request of the World Bank, and national authorities.

h) Contribute to the preparation of environmental and social clauses and ensure their integration in the tender documents as well as in the contracts of the company in charge of the works and of the Owner Engineer, together with its social Safeguard specialist and the GBV Specialist.

i) Analyze project implementation reports to ensure that all work is completed in full compliance with Safeguards Policies, supervising contractors’ performance in handling specific environmental issues.

j) ensure the development and quality as well as the effective implementation of ESMP and any other instrument for mitigating environmental and social risks and impacts by the contractors in charge of the works and their approval by the Owner Engineer.

k) Monitor in collaboration with the social development specialist, the development, dissemination/make accessible and functional the implementation and effective monitoring of the project’s Grievance Mechanism, including the resolution of disputes and conflicts arising from the implementation of the C-ESMP and propose appropriate corrective measures.

l) Ensure proper documentation of all activities relating to environmental safeguards; prepare reports (monthly, quarterly, annual, incident report, accident report…).

m) Prepare relevant parts of required environmental monitoring reports, including reports on ESMP implementation status. his including being responsible for drafting sections of the project documentation and guidance such as the project operational manual related to environmental safeguards.

n) Provide capacity building to ensure safeguards is institutionalized in NAWEC PIU (i.e., Safeguard Specialist in PIU) and project partners (i.e., Owner Engineer and Contractors).

  • Hands-on program monitoring mechanisms (e.g., conducting monthly meetings and integrate reporting on implementation of ESMP/RAP).

o) Ensure proper management of OHS aspects by contractor (e.g., safety for workers and communities in construction and/or temporary and permanent rehousing sites, significant amounts of emissions or effluents produced, presence or adoption of unsafe processes for a project), to ensure that these risks are adequately addressed in the implementation processes, etc.

p) Participate in and ensure the implementation of the recommendations (related to the management of environmental risks and impacts, code of conduct, etc.) of the aide-memoirs of the support missions to the implementation of the project, carried out alone or jointly with the World Bank.

q) Ensure that activities related to the management of E&S risks and impacts are included in the project Annual Budget plan.

r) Work closely on an everyday basis with the PIU International E&S Safeguard Consultant to gain knowledge and on the job training of all the environmental safeguard matters.

The successful applicant shall be engaged immediately on a full-time basis for one year (in three months contract basis extendable depending on the satisfactory performance in the contract duration) and for additional years during the project implementation period.

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

GERMP Environmental Safeguard Specialist TOR

Required qualifications:

a)     have a higher education degree (Master) in environmental management or environmental sciences (ecology, biology, botany, forestry, natural resource management, etc.), geography, environment engineering or any other degree deemed equivalent and having the environment as a base (with experience in areas relevant to environmental safeguards).

b)     Have a proven experience of five (5) years in environmental management including two (2) years in projects financed by the World Bank.

c)     Good knowledge of the relevant regulations/directives and operations of multilateral development organizations and executing agencies.

d)     Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Bank operations and environmental safeguard policies, especially, experience and familiarity with complex safeguard work.

e)     Good experience in the development and/or implementation of Environmental and Social Assessment instruments (ESIA, ESMP) of projects, if possible, in projects financed by the World Bank

f)      Proven experience and skills in managing projects.

g)     Proven capacity to work across multiple stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), local communities, and the private sector.

h)     Demonstrated experience in the World Bank project cycle and procedures

i)      Fluent in English with excellent written and oral skills.

j)      Knowledge of local language like Mandinka, wolof, fula, or Mandinka is an asset since the project is intervening in rural areas.

k)     Advanced computer skills and full proficiency in the use of relevant software applications in using computers and software such as Microsoft Office suite.

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 March 2023.  

Managing Director

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project CoordinatorAddress:

National Water & Electricity Company Limited, Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba AvenueFloor/ 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 Developing a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for 30 kV MV Transmission lines with associated MV T-offs and Distribution Networks for Central River Region and Upper River Region

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Gambia

Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP)

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

Assignment Title : Developing a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for 30 kV MV Transmission lines with associated MV T-offs and Distribution Networks for Central River Region and Upper River Region

 Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-339332-CS-CQS

 

The Republic of The Gambia together with the International Development Association (IDA), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Union (EU), collectively the “Lenders”), are implementing an energy project approved in 2018 to improve the power generation and transmission capacity in the country. The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) will increase the generation capacity through renewable sources, reinforce the transmission infrastructure in the Great Banjul Area, and in the provinces across the country.

The development objective of the project is to improve the operational performance of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), and its capacity to dispatch variable renewable electricity. The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) will improve the power generation capacity and efficiency of NAWEC’s transmission network to increase access to electricity for socio-economic development. This objective is in line with the Gambian National Development Plan (NDP-2018-2021), the Gambia Electricity Sector Roadmap (2017) and the National Energy Policy (2014-2018), among other national policies which promote the extension, reliability, and quality of the Government’s energy supply, as well as diversifying energy sources to include renewables. The Project site will cover mainly two regions: the Central River Region and the Upper River Region. This Project will cover communities not covered by other NAWEC projects in order to reach the universal access. Additional short lines will be covered in NBR and LRR as well.

The total distance of the MV lines for this assignment is approximately 310km.

The aim of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is to include measures to address physical and/or economic displacement depending on the nature of the impacts expected from a project and identify and assess the socio-economic impacts of the planned 30 kV MV transmission lines with associated MV T-offs and distribution networks for CRR and URR and to prepare an Action Plan to be implemented in line with World Bank Policies, specifically, the World Bank Operational Policy 4.12 and Government of The Gambia policies and laws.

The RAP will identify the project affected persons (PAPs), engage them in inclusive, accessible, and participatory discussions regarding the plan, and formulating a plan of action to adequately compensate people or entities for their losses, and restriction of uses.

The RAP is based on up-to-date and reliable information about (a) the proposed project and its potential impacts on the affected  persons and other adversely affected groups, (b) appropriate and feasible mitigation measures, and (c) the legal and institutional arrangements required for effective implementation of resettlement measures.

Project-affected persons (PAPs) may be classified as persons: (a) Who have formal legal rights to land or assets; (b) Who do not have formal legal rights to land or assets but have a claim to land or assets that is recognized or recognizable under national law;  or (c) Who have no recognizable legal right or claim to the land or assets they occupy or use.

The expected output is a report that provides detailed information on the scope of adverse social impacts and mitigation measures (resettlement/rehabilitation) actions to be taken by the project. The Consultant is expected to submit to the GERMP PIU the following:

  • Inception report describing the procedures and timetable for completion of the RAP preparation process by first week after contract signing.
  • Report summarizing the preliminary results of the baseline socio-economic survey, PAPs census and consultations with PAPs and other stakeholders (by four weeks after contract signing)
  • Draft RAP report (by seven weeks after contract signing).

 

The main findings of the draft RAP report will be reviewed and cleared by the World Bank, and disclosed publicly by the Government of The Gambia, and the World Bank Infoshop.

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

RAP GERMP Two 30kV lines CRR and URR TOR

National Water and Electricity Company now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Qualifications and Experience:

The Consultant team should have a minimum of ten (10) years of strong working experience in social assessment, involuntary resettlement, and other relevant fields, such as the social sciences and gender studies. It is desirable that the consultant team have experience working with international development institutions like the World Bank.

The consultant’s team shall be composed of professionals with experience in socio-economic analysis, including gender-sensitive analysis, surveying, and valuation.

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 August 2018 and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s qualifications-based selection (CQS) 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 30th March 2023.

 

The address above referred is:

Managing Director

Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited,

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor

City: Banjul

Country: The Gambia

Telephone: +220 3664125 / 3182113/ 7009342

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

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Recruitment of a Procurement Consultant

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES –

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION)

GAMBIA

ELECTRICITY RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT

Grant No.: GRANT NUMBER D309-GM

Assignment Title: Recruitment of a Procurement Consultant

Reference No. GM-NAWEC-341067-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. National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is Implementing Agency for this project. 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. Main project activities shall be implemented before the project closing date 31 December 2024.

NAWEC has set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to manage the implementation of the projects financed by International Financing Institutions (IFIs), including procurement of goods (equipment and materials), works, and selection of consultants for technical assistance. PIU is also managing contract implementation to ensure compliance with the Financing Agreements. An experienced Procurement and Contract Management Consultant (the Consultant) will be required to support the PIU in conducting these activities in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines and Project legal documents. The Consultant will also provide on-the-job training and support capacity building of the PIU staff, and perform other related activities, as the need may be.

The objectives of the Consultant’s services are to ensure quality and efficiency of procurement and contract management for the activities outlined in the Project and Financing Agreements, Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) and Procurement Plan; and provide on-the-job training and capacity building of PIU procurement staff.

 

SCOPE OF WORK

  1. Procurement consultant will assist PIU in performing procurement and contract management activities, which include but are not limited to the following:

(i)        Hands-on assistance in performing the following procurement and contract management activities without limitation:

  • Preparation of, Requests For Bids and Requests For Proposals based on the WB’s standard procurement documents, advising on procurement packaging.
  • Conducting proper communication with bidders, including drafting responses to bidders’ inquiries, debriefing, addressing bidders’ complaints.
  • Assisting PIU and NAWEC staff on conducting bid/proposal opening session, bid/proposal evaluation, technical and commercial evaluation of bids and proposals, preparing Bid/Proposal Evaluation Reports with recommendations for contract awards.
  • Assisting in negotiating finalizing and monitoring contracts with winning bidders/consultants.
  • Preparation of contract management plans for large contracts, organizing contract management teams, establishing appropriate processes and communication.
  • Managing negotiating, preparing and obtaining approvals for variation orders and contract amendments;
  • Timely submitting to the World Bank and obtaining all necessary approvals/no objection notices.
  • Ensuring that timely input is provided to STEP system of the World Bank.
  • Maintaining procurement filing system to ensure proper record keeping of all procurement-related documentation/records and their availability for the review by the World Bank and the Government.
  • Preparing relevant inputs into regular implementation progress reports by the PIU in part related to procurement.
  • Other procurement and contract management-related activities, as may be requested, from time to time, by the PIU and NAWEC management.

(ii)       Developing procurement capacity of PIU, primarily in the form of on-the-job training and coaching procurement staff of the PIU in conducting procurement work in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations

(iii)      Developing contract management capacity in PIU and NAWEC, based on the requirements of the World Bank and in accordance with accepted international practices.

 

  1. It is envisaged that, without limitation, Consultant will be actively involved in managing the following major activities:
  • Design, supply and installation of Solar PV Plant (procurement stage completed, contract signed and being implemented);
  • Design and Build of HV Transmission infrastructure Plant (procurement stage completed, contract signed and being implemented);
  • Provincial Backbone 2 (procurement stage completed, contract signed and being implemented);
  • Provincial Backbone 3 (at procurement stage);
  • Greater Banjul Area (GBA) primary and secondary substations upgrading (procurement stage completed, contract signed and being implemented);
  • Design, supply and installation of the Integrated Management System for NAWEC (operational acceptance completed);
  • Owner’s Engineer to supervise construction of Solar PV Plant; and Transmission infrastructures (contract implementation ongoing);
  • Borehole drilling and rehabilitation services (at procurement stage);
  • Replacement of Water Storage tanks (at procurement stage);
  • Various consulting services’ contracts.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the link below;

Procurement Consultant TOR

NAWEC 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.

Required qualifications.

Successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications and experience:

  • (i) Master’s Degree from a reputable university in procurement, business administration, engineering, economics or related fields. Certification in procurement from a recognized institution (e.g. CIPS) is preferred.
  • (ii) Strong experience in power sector, including procurement and contract management of large contracts for Design, supply and installation of Plant. Experience in water sector will be an advantage.
  • (iii) Strong experience and detailed knowledge of the World Bank latest procurement regulations for all main types of procurement: Goods, Works, Plant, Information Systems, Consulting and Non-consulting services.
  • (iv) At least 8 years of proven successful procurement and contract management experience in the World Bank-funded projects in developing countries, including experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Relevant experience with other multilateral banks (AfDB, ADB, etc) will be also considered. Experience in projects in small and fragile countries will be an advantage.
  • (v) Strong experience in assessment of procurement-related risks, training, implementation of procurement systems in project implementation units.
  • (vi) Strong experience in and understanding of international development business, including sensitivity to cultural issues, leadership, communication, negotiations, and project management skills.
  • (vii) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.

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.

It is estimated that the workload will be 120 staff-days spread over the total contract period of 12 months..

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 March 27th, 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)

 

Public Notice – UPDATE: Water Tank Incident in Basse

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PUBLIC NOTICE   

NAWEC is pleased to inform the public especially the residents of Basse that the recent incident that happened in our water tank in Basse prompting us to carry out a laboratory test, the test results are out, and the water is safe for drinking. All the physicochemical and microbiological parameters tested are within the recommended guidelines set by the World Health Organization for drinking quality water.

NAWEC would like to thank its customers in Basse for their patience and cooperation during this time. NAWEC is committed to ensuring the safety and quality of its water supply and will continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent future incidents.

Toll-free number 1669

Thank you.

 

Public Notice – Water Tank Incident in Basse

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PUBLIC NOTICE

This is to inform the public about an incident at the Basse Water Tank.  During a routine inspection, it was found that an unscrupulous person(s) had broken the lock to the hatch of the water tank and had placed an unknown substance in the tank.

The police investigation unit and other relevant stakeholders have been informed and samples were taken from the tank and dispatched to the Abuko lab for analysis. Since the discovery of the incident, NAWEC has isolated the tank and has been supplying potable water directly by bypassing the affected tank. In the meantime, the NAWEC team has already deployed a unit to Basse to further monitor and investigate the incident.

Please be assured that NAWEC is committed to providing safe and reliable water services and will keep the public informed about any updates regarding this incident. Customers with further inquiries are encouraged to contact the nearest NAWEC office for assistance.

Toll-free number 1669

Thank you