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Page 1 / 1Recruitment of Individual Consultant (PPP Expert) to Support LREEAP in the Deplo…
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINING LESOTHO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY ACCESS PROJECT (LREEAP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION – IC) Assignment Title: Mini-Grids PPP Expert Financing: International Development Association (IDA) & Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP) Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract Type: Individual Consultant (Time-Based) Duration: 8 Months Duty Station: Maseru, with field visits as required Issued Date: June 4, 2026 1. Background The Government of Lesotho (Gol) is implementing the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP), financed by the International Development Association (IDA) and the Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP). The project aims to increase access to electricity in rural and periurban areas through grid extension and deployment of renewableenergy mini-grids, in alignment with the Lesotho Energy Policy 2015–2025. Under Subcomponent 2B, an allocation of US$14.5 million supports electrification of remote communities via mini grids identified as leastcost through the Electrification Master Plan (EMP). These mini-grids will be implemented through a PublicPrivate Partnership (PPP) model and procured through competitive bidding consistent with World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised 2017–2023). Through the results of the previous studies, the project has identified seven (7) areas to be electrified through mini-grids. The areas have been divided into two lots as follows; | | Lot No. | Site Name | District | Latitude | Longitude | 1 | Molikaliko | Mokhotlong | -29.0921 | 28.9981 | Malefiloane | Mokhotlong | -29.3521 | 29.1718 | Linakaneng | Mokhotlong | -29.4736 | 28.9528 | 2 | Semenanyane | Thaba-Tseka | -29.3347 | 28.6819 | Bobete | Thaba-Tseka | -29.4173 | 28.6670 | Methalaneng | Thaba-Tseka | -29.3800 | 28.6000 | Lesobeng | Thaba-Tseka | -29.7577 | 28.3585 The Ministry of Energy and Mining is seeking to engage an individual consultant (PPP Expert) to support the use of Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the sustainable investment, operation, and maintenance of mini-grid infrastructure. To date, LREEAP has completed the following: • Feasibility studies for 10 priority mini-grid sites with related data; • Transaction advisory activities covering Bid strategy, and Financial model review • Preliminary Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment • Environmental and Social Management Plans • Objective of the Assignment An Individual Consultant will provide specialized PPP advisory services to structure, negotiate, and facilitate agreements between the public sector and private investors/operators for the deployment of Mini grid solutions to seven (7) mini-grid concession areas. The role will involve technical, financial, and legal advisory to ensure bankable, transparent, and sustainable PPP arrangements. While the client has completed the different consultancies listed in the Background section with different consultant, the PPP Expert shall remain agnostic on the different assumptions including demand, system sizing, financial and subsidy from different documents. The expert shall work with the client for best possible assumptions. • Scope of Services The Consultant will provide technical and transactional support to LREEAP throughout the procurement of minigrid developers. The assignment includes the following key tasks: • Finalization of Procurement Instruments • Fasttrack the completion of all procurement instruments required for the selection of minigrid developers within three weeks of engagement. • Ensure all documents are complete, coherent, marketready, and fully aligned with the World Bank Procurement Regulations and the approved PPP structure. • Design of Bid Evaluation Framework. • Given that technical and financial proposals will be based on bidders’ demand assumptions and own system sizing approaches — the Consultant shall develop a structured bid evaluation methodology capable of assessing technically diverse proposals on a consistent and transparent basis. This shall include clear evaluation criteria covering technical credibility, financial sustainability, proposed tariff levels, and long-term operational viability. The evaluation framework shall be submitted for client review and approval prior to the launch of the tender and shall form an integral part of the bid documents • Support During the Selection Process • Market Sounding: Facilitate early engagement with potential developers through targeted outreach, prebid meetings, and clarification sessions to test market appetite and encourage participation. • Bidder Support: Provide timely and accurate responses to bidder inquiries to ensure a transparent, efficient, and wellmanaged procurement process. • Support to the Evaluation Committee • Assist in establishing an evaluation framework consistent with the World Bank Procurement Regulations and the approved evaluation criteria. • Conduct due diligence to verify the legal, technical, and financial capacity of shortlisted bidders. • Prepare a comprehensive evaluation report with justified recommendations for the preferred minigrid developers. • Support During Contract Negotiation and Signing • Support the preparation and finalization of concession agreements to be executed with selected developers. • Lead and support LREEAP during contract negotiations up to the signing of the PPP agreements, ensuring alignment with the PPP structure, risk allocation, and Bank requirements. • Education Qualifications and Experience The Individual Consultant must demonstrate strong technical, financial, and legal expertise, supported by substantial experience in public–private partnership (PPP) advisory services. The required qualifications and experiences are set out below. • Advanced Degree: Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Commercial Law or Supply Chain, or a related field. • Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years in structuring and implementing PPP projects, preferably in the energy sector. • Similar Assignments: At least two successfully completed assignments of similar nature and complexity as a PPP transaction advisor in recent years. • Renewable Energy Expertise: Proven track record in renewable energy or mini-grid PPP transactions in emerging markets. • Financial & Legal Knowledge: Strong skills in financial modelling, risk assessment, and PPP legal frameworks. • Concession Agreements: Full knowledge and practical experience with concession agreements. • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. • Selection Method The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised 2017–2023) using the Individual Consultant Selection (IC) method. • Submission of CVs and Expressions of Interest Interested candidates should submit the documents listed below electronically. Required Documents • A cover letter outlining the candidate’s relevant experience. • A detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages). • Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications. • At least two references from similar assignments. Electronic Submission Only Applications must be submitted electronically by 19th June 2026 at 12:00 SAST. Please send them to [email protected] and copy [email protected]. Please use “PPP Specialist – Mini-grid Project” as the subject line of the email. Contact Address; The Project Coordinator Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Ministry of Energy and Mining Maseru, Lesotho • Additional Information • Candidates who wish to obtain the full Terms of Reference may request it by email using the addresses provided above. • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment of Gender Specialist for LREEAP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Gender Specialist (12-Month Contract) Kingdom of Lesotho Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Project No.: P166936 Assignment Title: Gender Specialist (Individual Consultant) Publication Date: Thursday, 04 December 2025 Background The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Energy, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the recruitment of a Gender Specialist (Individual Consultant). Scope of Assignment The consultant will provide technical leadership for the implementation of the LREEAP Gender Action Plan (GAP), support preparation and implementation of the ASCENT GAP, and ensure measurable progress in closing gender gaps in energy access, women’s employment, entrepreneurship, productive use of energy, and gender responsive community engagement. Qualifications and Experience Required Applicants must demonstrate the following: • Education: Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Development, Sociology, Gender & Development Studies, Social Work, or related social sciences. • Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years in public sector, NGOs, or donor funded projects. • Sector Specific Expertise: At least 5 years leading gender equality interventions in energy, infrastructure, or comparable fields in Lesotho/Southern Africa. • Technical Skills: Proven ability in gender assessments, entrepreneurship barrier studies, women employment strategies, and gender sensitive HR policy development. • Program Design & Implementation: Experience designing and leading consumer awareness campaigns, gender responsive training, and participatory approaches. • Monitoring & Reporting: Strong skills in sex disaggregated data collection, evaluation, and donor reporting. • Language: Fluency in English (spoken and written) and proficiency in a local language. • Experience: Candidates must have direct Lesotho experience or regional experience in similar socio-economic context. • Proof of Expertise: Submission of at least two technical reference documents from previous assignments. Deliverables Key outputs include updated Gender Action Plan, GBVSEA/SH Action Plan, quarterly GAP implementation reports, institutional gender audit, entrepreneurship barriers report, consumer awareness campaign materials, and a gender dashboard. Duration & Reporting The consultant will report to the LREEAP Project Coordinator and collaborate with the PIU, Department of Energy, Lesotho Electricity Company, and World Bank team. Submission of Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest must be delivered on or before 12:00 hrs (local time), 29th December 2025 to the following addresses: Electronic Submission Email: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Physical Submission Procurement Unit Ministry of Energy Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Corner Koekoe and Manong Road, House 242 Old Europa, Maseru 100, Lesotho Submissions may be made electronically or hand‑delivered to the above-mentioned address. Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable based on performance and project needs. Availability of Terms of Reference (TOR) The full Terms of Reference (TOR) will be obtainable upon request via the email addresses indicated above: • [email protected] • Cc: [email protected] Interested consultants are encouraged to request the TOR promptly to ensure adequate time for preparation of their Expressions of Interest.
National University of Lesotho (NUL) - Solar streetlight with WIFI
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – CONTRACTOR SELECTION) LESOTHO LESOTHO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY ACCESS PROJECT (LREEAP) Loan No .: P166936 Assignment Title: Solar street lights with WIFI Reference No.: LS-DOE-373667-CW-RFB The Government of Lesotho under the Ministry of Energy has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the USD 52.9 million , and intends to apply part of the proceeds for constructing Solar street light with WIFI. The overall objective of the contract is to provide National University of Lesotho Campus in and outside with solar street light with WIFI , estimated time of this assignment is 3 months and expected to start on 2024 March 01. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below. The Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) now invites eligible contractors (“Construction”) to indicate their interest in providing the work. Interested Contractors should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the work. The shortlisting criteria are: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the company. The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Contractors is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Contractors may associate with other company 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 :core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the company method set out in the procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours SAT. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 2024/02/16 at 1200 noon SAT. Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Attn: John Neo Lekhotla- Procurement Specialist Corner Koekoe and Manong Rd, New Europa House Number 242 Maseru Central Lesotho Maseru 100 Tel: 00266 580 44 104/ 00266 2232 5422 E-mail: [email protected]; Cc [email protected];
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