Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project ( - Тендер #61397053)

• Project ID

P163568

• Project Title

Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project

• Country

Gambia, The

• Notice No

OP00338250

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

GM-NAWEC-463129-CS-CQS

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Feb 27, 2025 16:00

• Published Date

Feb 07, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

NATIONAL WATER AND ELECTRICITY COMPANY

• Name

Haddy Njie

• Address

Mamadi Manjang Highway SEREKUNDA The Gambia

• City

• Province/State

Gambia, The

• Postal Code

• Country

Gambia, The

• Phone

3664125

• Email

hnjie@nawec.gm

• Website

www.nawec.gm

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

The Gambia

Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP)

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

Assignment Title: Independent Environmental and Social Audit of the ESMP Implementation for Backbone phase I and II

Reference No: GM-NAWEC-463129-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 a new energy project 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 objective of the E&S audit is to perform an independent assessment of the following area of concern: the environmental and social management plan of GERMP backbone phase I and II in line with the requirements established in the ESMF, ESIA, ESMP and construction phase ESMP. Focus will be placed on examining whether a plan for addressing environmental and social aspects of the project and sub-project activities have been functional and adequately resourced and whether implementation of mitigation measures and established mechanisms as contemplated in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is in line with the Operational Policies as elaborated in the ESMF. The environmental and social audit will identify and justify appropriate measures and actions to mitigate the area of concern, will estimate costs of the measures and actions, and will recommend a schedule with agreed action plans to be implemented for the project going forward.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The areas of concern of the Environmental and Social audit will be on GERMP backbone phase I and II works.

The audit will comprise of an independent evaluation of the overall environmental and social management in line with the GERMP ESMF, and backbone phase I and II ESIAs., ESMPs and construction ESMP.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop a workplan to undertake an E&S audit program that will confirm the consultant’s understanding of the audit objective, scope, methodology/approach, and schedule and prepare an audit checklist that will cover review of available literature/ documents, key persons interviews, stakeholders’ engagement with the PIU level, relevant sub-national government agencies, community facilitators, contractors, and Owner Engineer.
• Based on clear and agreed criteria, select site-specific activities to be included in the audit.
• Review and assess the adequacy of the project stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement progress and assess current and planned stakeholder engagement activities as outlined in the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
• ) Conduct an environmental and social audit as per the audit program approved by the PIU and as per described in the ToR.
• Assess the implementing agencies’ capacities and resources to implement environmental and social management measures.
• Assess the overall performance, capacities and resources of project consultants, contractors, and Owner Engineer in implementing and addressing all relevant environmental and social risks and impacts of sub-project activities under GERMP, including all specific E&S risks and mitigation measures that were identified in the ESMF/ESIAs/ESMPs.
• Auditing risks related to labor influx, covering Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS), signing of codes of conduct, and community, health, and safety.
• Present audit findings, including E&S shortcomings and non-compliances, and recommend and justify gap-filling and enhancement measures for the overall environmental and social management, with action plans with estimated cost and timeline agreed by the GERMP and NAWEC.
• Auditing the projects stakeholder engagement activities for GERMP backbone phase I and II throughout the duration of the project lifecycle and identify if they were sufficiently identifying stakeholder priorities.

Duration and Deliverables

The duration of the assignment is 35 working days. The consultant shall prepare a separate report for backbone phase I and phase II assessing the overall management of ESMF/ESIA and ESMP/C-ESMP implementation, and separate reports for the various activities with site-specific findings and recommendations. A synthesis report on gaps, strengths and weaknesses of both overall project and site-specific management of E&S risks, with recommendations for improvement, shall be prepared in the final report.

For an Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) compliance audit, key deliverables include:

• Inception report and Audit Plan and Scope Document
• Compliance Checklist
• Environmental and Social Compliance Audit Report
• Non-Compliance and Corrective Action Log
• Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Records
• Grievance Resolution Mechanism (GRM) Review Report
• Training and Capacity-Building Evaluation Report
• Monitoring and Data Collection Review
• Incident and Accident Review Summary
• Closure and Restoration Status
• Audit Summary Presentation and Follow-up Plan

National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) 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.

It is brought to the attention of the Consultants in accordance with paragraph 5.9 of the " Borrowers Procurement Regulations for seeking Investment Project Financing (FPI)" (July 2016), revised in November 2017 and July 2018 and November 2020 ("Regulations "Procurement"): Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, current edition of the World Bank Conflict of Interest Rules, are applicable.

Evaluation Criteria

The audit team is expected to be a firm with appropriate and sufficient capabilities, resources, and experience to execute the full extent of the scope of services to a very high quality. The team will mainly comprise relevant experts in environmental management, social risk management, and other experts in specific topics such as OHS and community, health and safety, SEA/SH. The team must have experience in environmental and social assessments and risk management in major infrastructure projects. All team members should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Strong and demonstrated interpersonal skills, and experience communicating with senior government officials, communities and large groups of people, ability to organize and conduct technical workshops related to audit findings
• Excellent working knowledge experience on Gambian legislation and regulations related to environmental and social risk management, and as outlined in the project ESMF/ESIAs, is required for all specialists
• Field experience and good knowledge of the implementation of World Bank’s safeguards policies (or that of other international financial institutions), including the Operational Policies, and the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is desirable
• Proven writing and analytical skills, ability to initiate innovative approaches
• Proven ability to work as a team-player with multi-tasking skills, experience in facilitation, presentation, communication and computational skills, attention to details and client orientation
• Competency in the use of standard desktop publishing applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); and
• Auditing Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience conducting ESMP compliance audits or similar assessments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, project developers, and regulators.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English

Environmental and Social Expertise: Proven knowledge and experience in environmental and social safeguards, including mitigation measures, monitoring, and compliance.

• Sector-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry or project type in energy sector.
• Understanding of ESMP Frameworks: Demonstrated understanding of ESMP guidelines, relevant laws, and international standards
• Ability to identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations.
• Experience in preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports.
• Demonstrated impartiality and absence of conflicts of interest.
• Commitment to ethical auditing practices.
• Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications in environmental auditing, impact assessment, or sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001 auditor certification).
• Environmental Specialist (Key Specialist)
• At least a master’s degree in environmental science / engineering / planning
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience particularly in environmental management of Energy infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience in environmental impact assessments and development of risk management instruments, especially addressing impacts on civil works projects; and
• Experience in conducting similar audits and possess an auditor certification for ISO, and relevant environmental management systems
• Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications in environmental auditing, impact assessment, or sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001 auditor certification).

2. Social Risk Management Specialist (Key Specialist)

• At least a master’s degree in social sciences, sociology, anthropology, or community development or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience particularly in social risk management in infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in social impact assessments and development of risk management instruments, especially addressing impacts on vulnerable or diverse groups (e.g., people with disabilities), land acquisition and resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, etc.; and
• Experience in conducting similar audits, especially in the areas of social risk management for infrastructure projects financed by the World Bank or a similar international financial institution.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Gender Specialist (with experience in SEA/SH)

• At least a master’s degree such as social development, public policy, gender studies, or related field
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and working experience in stakeholder engagement, Gender considerations in infrastructure projects, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and SEA/SH management, gender studies and post-disaster contexts
• Experience in developing and accessing SEA/SH guidelines, management systems, checklists, and training courses on SEA/SH

4. Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist

• At least a master’s degree in occupational health and safety (OHS), safety at work, other relevant disciplines
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years’ relevant professional experience particularly in OHS management of infrastructure or civil works projects
• Demonstrated experience in OHS assessments and supervision and development of OHS management instruments for major infrastructure projects for both workers and communities; and
• Experience in conducting similar audit and possess an auditor certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from NAWEC’s Website: www.nawec.gm.

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 method (CQS) 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 27th February 2025.

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)

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