Organization Name | : | World Bank |
Location | : | Malawi |
Apply email | : | Not Specified |
Start Date | : | 05 Jun 2020, 06:35 am |
Closing Date | : | 30 Jun 2020, 12:00 am |
Malawi - P164331 - Malawi - Electricity Access Project - MW-ESCOM-146981-CS-INDV
Country: Malawi
Project Id: P164331
Project Name: Malawi - Electricity Access Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IDA-64610
Notice Version No.: 0
General Information
Notice Type & Request for Expression of Interest
Borrower Bid Reference: MW-ESCOM-146981-CS-INDV
Bid Description: Procurement of individual consultant to provide Social Safeguards Services
Language of Notice: English
Deadline for Application Submission Date: 2020/06/30
Local Time: 14:00
Selected category codes for product to be procured: 93141500-Social development and services
Contact Information on Advertisement
Organization/Department: ESCOM
Name: Alex Kaitane
Title: Projects Manager
Address: P. O. Box 2047 Blantyre
Country: Malawi
Phone: +265999294538
Email: jthabwa@escom.mw
Website: http://www.escom.mw
Detailed Information for Advertisement
THE ELCTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION OF MALAWI LIMITED
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
COUNTRY: MALAWI
NAME OF PROJECT: MALAWI ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT
PROJECT ID No. P164331
LOAN NO. IDA63790
Reference No. MW-ESCOM-146981-CS-INDV
ISSUE DATE: 29 May, 2020
Assignment Title: Consultancy for Social Safeguards Specialist
1.0 Background
The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) being implemnted by Ministry of Energy and Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited. ESCOM intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the position of SocialSafeguards Specialist
The Position: Social Safeguards Specialist (1 Position)
The Social Safeguards Specialist is part of a larger Project Management Team, which comprises the Project Manager, Procurement Specialist, Social and Gender Inclusion Manager and other specialists. In executing the duties as outlined under item 4, the Social Safeguards Specialist will act in a manner to ensure that all transactions related to the project are consistent with procurement regulations, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act of 2017 and all other relevant guidelines and policies.
The Social Safeguards Specialist is expected to work in close coordination with the Environmental Specialist, the Social and Gender Integration Manager and other officers within the PIU.
Specific Tasks:
• Review the Project related documentation to better understand the implications of proposed project activities and determine whether or not a Resettlement and Compensation Action Plan will need to be prepared.
• Undertake an assessment of project affected persons (PAPs) (defined as those who may be relocated, or whose incomes or livelihoods may be displaced or disrupted, by the project) including determining the socio-economic status of potential PAPs and Provide guidance on eligibility, valuation, compensation and other resettlement assistance, as needed, or when a Resettlement and Compensation Action Plan (RCAP) may need to be prepared;
• In a case where a RCAP may need to be prepared, facilitate and provide oversight for RCAP formulation and its implementation, including ensuring that resettlement compensation for replacement of lost assets and land access, as well as livelihood restoration activities, are successfully carried out.
• Conduct consultations with key stakeholders about the project, and acceptable resettlement and other alternatives, as appropriate;
• Develop arrangements for implementation and a monitoring and evaluation framework when a Resettlement and Compensation Action Plan (RCAP) may need to be prepared.
Reporting
The Social Safeguards Specialist will be reporting to the Project Manager for his/her everyday responsibilities.
Duration of Assignment
The Expert will be assigned for four (4) years full project period with a provision of renew of contract each year subject to satisfactory performance. The Social Safeguard Expert (Full Time) for MEAP is expected to work full time during office hours with required travels outside Blantyre within MEAP project related matters.
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited, now invites suitable individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Qualification Criteria
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
• A minimum of postgraduate degree in sociology, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Development, and/or Gender Studies
• At least 10 years’ postgraduate progressive experience related to implementation of energy infrastructure projects.
• He/she should have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in addressing social safeguards issues, ideally in donor funded projects
• Proven work experience in stakeholder engagement with development partners, project beneficiaries and Government agencies,
• Should have demonstrated expertise in social and gender inclusion activities including design and implementation of Resettlement and compensation Action Plan in line with World Bank standards.
• Full and fluent command of English, including the ability to set out a coherent argument in English in writing, presentations and group interactions.
• Good working knowledge of Windows-based computing programs, and electronic communication.
Location of Employment
The Social Safeguards Specialist will be based in Blantyre, but will be required to travel regularly to the project areas across the country and work closely with the Project Implementation Unit members and all other relevant stakeholders.
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 of IPF Borrowers” July 2016 Revised November 2017 and August 2018 (Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address on (a), below during office hours (08:00 – 12:00 Hours; and 13:00 -17:00 Hours). Detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) are available on ESCOM website www.escom.mw. The TORs can also be obtained on request by email upon request from the email address indicated in (a) below.
Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address (b) below (in person, or by email) by 30th June 2020 at 14:00 Hours.
Addresses referred to above are:
a) For information and clarifications:
Projects Manager
ESCOM Limited
Umoyo House, 3rd Floor,
Victoria Avenue
P.O Box 2047
Blantyre
MALAWI.
Telephone +2651830 321
Email: akaitane@escom.mw/jthabwa@escom.mw
b) The expression of interest should be submitted to:
b) l be an added advantageoutlined under item 4, The Chairman
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee
ESCOM Limited
Umoyo House, 3rd Floor,
Victoria Avenue
P.O Box 2047
Blantyre
MALAWI.
Attention: The Procurement Specialist
Email: jthabwa@escom.mw/akaitane@escom.mw
Job Email id: jthabwa(at)escom.mw