Kiribati Outer Islands Resilience and Adaptation Project (Кирибати - Тендер #47117748)

• Project ID

P176702

• Project Title

Kiribati Outer Islands Resilience and Adaptation Project

• Country

Kiribati

• Notice No

OP00252252

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

C1-CS-012

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Oct 27, 2023 17:15

• Published Date

Oct 12, 2023

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Internal Affairs

• Name

Tebantaake Keariki

• Address

Bairiki, Tarawa, KIRIBATI

• City

• Province/State

Kiribati

• Postal Code

• Country

Kiribati

• Phone

+68675021092

• Email

ds@internalaffairs.gov.ki

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL)

Kiribati Outer Islands Resilience and Adaptation Project - P176702 - Kiribati Fiduciary Services Unit (KFSU), MFED, Kiribati

The Government of Kiribati has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the (P176702) Kiribati Outer Islands Resilience and Adaptation Project (KOIRAP) – P176702, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include a full-time Engineering Technologist to be based at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) in Kiribati. The purpose of the position is to support MISE with design, contract implementation, and quality control of water, building, and civil engineering works under Component 1 of the KOIRAP, i.e. Expansion of basic infrastructure and services on outer islands:

1.1 Local government investments in water supply and drainage improvements

1.2 Local government investments for resilient infrastructure and services

The initial duration of the consulting assignment is full time for twenty-four (24) months with probationary period of six (6) months. The duration of the assignment may be extended up to seventy-two (72) months based on the project’s needs and Consultant’s satisfactory performance.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be requested through electronic mail to troneti@mfep.gov.ki

On behalf of KOIRAP, KFSU 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 by submission of a Cover letter or Expression of Interest (EOI); curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc. and with supporting documents. Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experiences and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

CVs of all applicants will be evaluated as follows: all CVs will be scrutinized against the assignment’s minimum requirements (below). The CVs of candidates that meet the minimum requirements will then be scored according to the set scoring criteria. The candidate with the highest score will be invited to negotiate contract. Referees of the preferred candidate will be contacted to verify prior experience, performance, and character traits.

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

• Minimum qualifications:
• A degree in civil engineering, building construction, or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized technical institute or university.
• Significant leadership experience with accountability for quality control and manufacture, and placing of concrete working for an international construction company may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications subject to satisfactory referee checks.
• Minimum Experience and Capability:
• At least 10 years of experience in basic design, contract documentation, and construction supervision roles on civil or water engineering, or building projects.
• Significant experience in using specifications, drawings, construction standards, taking-off quantities and measurements, and overseeing quality control in construction contracts.
• Experienced in overseeing concrete manufacture, quality control, and testing (e.g., slump testing and strength testing if necessary).
• Knowledge and experience of construction using coral sands and construction methods requiring significant manual input and direct supervision control.
• A clean police record, clean medical certificate and a valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum Skills and competencies:
• Preferred languages: Fluent in written and spoken English, good report writing ability, and prepared to learn the simple phrases in te taetae ni Kiribati.
• Interpersonal skills: Able to work in a team and to effectively communicate with many stakeholders, including contract staff, government officials, and community representatives.
• Communication skills: Excellent professional oral and written communication, including via email, audio/video conference, and face-to-face with Government officials and multilateral/bilateral partners.
• Organizational skills: Ability to work independently, to plan and complete assignments in a timely manner, and report effectively on the work performed.
• Computer skills: Ability to effectively use email and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project).
• Reporting skill: Demonstrated high-quality reporting skills.
• Leadership skill: Demonstrated skills in leadership, coordination and mentoring of staff.
• Site visit and project monitoring skill: Willingness to travel within Kiribati (including to the Outer Islands) to visit project sites and monitor ongoing works.

Scoring Criteria

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

Expressions of interest must be delivered by e-mail to Officer-In-Charge, MIA ds@internalaffairs.gov.ki, and copied to KOIRAP Project Manager (manikaotitimeon@gmail.com), Procurement Officer, KFSU-MFED troneti@mfep.gov.ki no later than 5.15pm, Friday 27 October 2023.

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