Energy Sector Utility Reform Project: Consultancy for the Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan for ESURP AF

Sierra Leone - P120304 - Sierra Leone Energy Sector Utility Reform Project - SL-EDSA-119837-CS-CQS

Country: Sierra Leone

Project Id: P120304

Project Name: Sierra Leone Energy Sector Utility Reform Project

Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IDA-64110

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY AUTHORITY

REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Sierra Leone

NAME OF PROJECT: Energy Sector Utility Reform Project (ESURP)

Credit No: IDA-53330

Assignment Title:  Consulting Services for the Preparation of an Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP)

Reference No. SL-EDSA-119837-CS-CQS

Date Issued: 18th February 2020

Closing Date: 3rd March 2020         

The Energy Distribution and Supply Authority, EDSA, through the Government of Sierra Leone has secured credit from the World Bank (WB) towards the implementation of the Energy Sector Utility Reform Project (ESURP) and Additional Financing, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services

The consulting services (“the Services”) include:

As part of this assignment, the consultant will:

(i) conduct (in collaboration with EDSA) census and socioeconomic survey to identify and enumerate project-affected persons and the properties that may be impacted by the project, (ii) initiate consultations with PAPs and other relevant stakeholders based on results of census,

(iii)  Prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that is proportionate to the impacts and is consistent with the land acquisition laws and regulations of Sierra Leone and the World Bank’s operational policy on involuntary resettlement (OP4.12).

The assignment is expected to last for a period of six man weeks over an implementation period of 3 months

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address below during office hours, that is 09:00AM to 05:00PM Sierra Leone Local Time

Energy Sector Utility Reform Project (ESURP) 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.

The shortlisting criteria are:

• A Senior Social Safeguards or Resettlement Specialist or an equivalent qualification with at least 5 years of relevant experience, with emphasis on social impacts assessments, land acquisition and involuntary resettlement in urban settings.
• The Consultant should have proven experience with World Bank Safeguards Policies and requirements.
• Must have been involved in at least two assignments for the preparation of RAP/ARAP in the energy sector.
• Demonstrable experience in preparing RAP/ARAP studies in the sub region would be an advantage

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 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

The assignment is expected to last for a period of six man weeks over an implementation period of 3 months

Expressions of interest accompanied by curriculum vitae must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by e-mail by 3rd March 2020 at 05:00PM Sierra Leone time

Project Implementation Team (PIT)

Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA)

Attn: Emmanuel Ozigbo, International Procurement Specialist (IPS)

17 Wilkinson Road,

Freetown, Sierra Leone

E-mail: eozigbo@edsa.sl  ; ozigboemmanu@gmail.com

            cc: richardgoba@edsa.sl