REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
GRENADA
OECS Data for Decision Making (DDM) Project
Credit No.: IDA 71110
Assignment Title: Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist
Reference No.: GD-PCU – GRENADA-435926-CS-INDV
The Government of Grenada has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Data for Decision Making Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (the Services) include the engagement of an Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist to support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in effectively implementing the Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) for the OECS DDM Project. The Specialist will ensure that environmental and social risks are managed in compliance with the ESF, providing technical expertise on Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) matters, monitoring project activities, and contributing to the implementation of project-related social inclusion and stakeholder engagement processes. The contract is expected to start in December 2024 and continue until November 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on performance.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.procurement.gd/contract-notices or can be obtained at the address provided below.
The Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Resources, and Cooperatives (MoEDP) now invites eligible individuals (Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Social Sciences, such as Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Pollution Management, Environmental Policy, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working on Environmental and Social (E&S) aspects in developmental projects
- Experience with World Bank and/or other donor-funded projects is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), or equivalent policies with other organisations
- Experience working in the Caribbean region, particularly Grenada, St Lucia, or St Vincent and the Grenadines, is preferable
- Demonstrated experience with project management and compliance monitoring related to environmental and social risks
Language Skills:
- High proficiency in spoken and written English
Submission:
Expressions of interest should be submitted in English and delivered to the address below no later than 22 November 2024, by 3 pm. Submissions should be clearly labelled “Expression of Interest — Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist.”
Electronic submission will be permitted through the electronic procurement system, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/GND/aspx/Home candidates who desire to submit electronically are advised to register and submit all expressions of interest and queries through this portal.
Contact Information:
Central Procurement Unit
Attn: Erisa Bleasdille, Procurement Officer
Ministry of Finance, Financial Complex
The Carenage, St. George’s, Grenada
Tel: +1 473-440-2731
Email: [email protected]
