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LIBERIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION LIBERIA ELECTRICITY SECTOR STRENGTHENING AND ACCESS PROJECT PHASE 2 (LESSAP 2) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) Assignment Title: Hiring of a Senior Environmental Expert under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP 2). Project ID. P180498 Reference No.: LR-LEC-493514-CS-INDV Publication Date: July 23, 2025 The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for hiring of a Senior Environmental Expert under the LESSAP Projects. Under the World Bank investment, LESSAP-2, the Project Management Unit (PIU) is supporting the development of the Solar IPP projects, two 100 MWp solar PV plant with battery storage in two sites of approximately 100-150 hectares each and the right of way, namely Buchanan and Yekepa (together the Projects). The LESSAP-2 PIU is looking for a Senior Environmental Specialist who will be in charge of pre-screening for both sites and work very closely with the PIU, the Liberia Land Authority and the Technical Committee. The Senior Environmental Specialist will work very closely with a Senior Social Expert. The Consultant will provide technical support to LESSAP 1 & 2 PIU at LEC. The technical support will be to review reports and provide strategic guidance to the PIU Environmental specialist. Main Responsibilities/Role Description The Specialist will conduct E&S screening of the proposed sites with their right of way in accordance with the guidance provided below. In carrying out its work, the Specialist will: • Consider views and concerns of key stakeholders, including relevant authorities, local NGOs, and representatives of affected communities. Before interacting with any stakeholder, the Specialist will coordinate with, and get consent from, the Client especially in relation to what information to disclose. • Clearly state all methods, assumptions, and used data sources and present collected data and results of analyses in maps reporting the locations of salient Projects features. Collected data, list of sources and relevant pictures from site visits should be included in the report or its annexes. This should include a list of names, organizational affiliation, contact details and meeting dates for all stakeholders interviewed or consulted. • Refer to: • Projects’ relevant E&S laws, regulations and policies of Liberia • World Bank ESF • World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety General Guidelines (“WBG EHS General Guidelines”) • WBG EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution • Relevant international treaties to which the Project country is a signatory • Good International Industry Practices • Handbook for Preparing a Resettlement Action Plan, if needed • Good Practice Handbook on Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management. • Relevant LESSAP 2 Project E&S instruments, including the Stakeholder Engagement Plan • WB good practice note on SEA/SH in large infrastructure projects. To note that, for biodiversity aspects, the Specialist is expected to provide a clear statement, supported by necessary analysis and maps, on the: • current extent of Modified and/or Natural habitat (as per ESS6 of the ESF), especially of the zones within the Project's area that are selected for clearing and development; and • presence or absence of biodiversity values, their location, status and condition, and as far as possible, information on areas of habitat, key resources, and critical areas that support the values. This should include occurrence or likely occurrence of Critical Habitat values, if any (as per ESS6). The screening process will include: • Desktop review: Review existing literature to familiarize oneself with the most prominent E&S issues of the broader area where the sites are located. Where available, literature review will cover (i) existing environmental studies, scientific literature or any other type of pre-existing assessments available for the project area and/or adjacent areas; (ii) national or regional plans (e.g., Strategic Environmental Assessments, development strategies); (iii) existing programs or initiatives in the area and its surroundings relevant to E&S issues (e.g. local NGO projects). This review will be led by the Environmental Specialist and will be reviewed by the Social Specialist. • Key informant interviews: Interview stakeholders with relevant experiences or knowledge of the region's biodiversity matters to fill gaps/confirm the results of the screening. • Site visit: Conduct a walkover/site reconnaissance (1-2 days) of the sites to provide initial confirmation of desktop results and collect additional information, for example through interviews with stakeholders involved in the day to day management of the area of interest in order to collate any historical or currently undocumented information. At least one visit per site will be undertaken, unless the desktop review (validated by knowledge of local Specialists) already indicates that the site presents a fatal flaw (e.g., the site is confirmed to be located in a legally protected /internationally recognized biodiversity area that qualifies as Critical Habitat per ESS6). The screening will cover the sites and the ancillary/associated infrastructures (connection to the grid and road access), will be based on the mitigation hierarchy and will follow the criteria indicated below. • Avoidance of overlap or impacts to legally protected areas and internationally recognized sites • Avoidance of overlap or impacts to areas meeting criteria for Critical Habitats (i.e., habitats of significant importance to highly threatened species, endemic/restricted range species, globally significant concentrations of migratory/congregatory species, highly threatened/unique ecosystems, key evolutionary processes). • Avoidance /minimization of overlap or impacts to areas considered Natural Habitats and encourage overlap or impacts to areas considered Modified Habitats (Note: some Modified Habitats may also contain essential biodiversity values). • The screening should report distance from legally protected areas, internationally recognized sites, and areas meeting criteria for Critical Habitat • Other environmental aspects to consider: (i) Distance from groundwater (wells) recharge areas and surface water bodies; and (ii) Identification of high risks linked to water supply and/or water-stressed areas. The Specialist will present its conclusions, data sources (including the list of key informants interviewed), and key E&S aspects of each site in a screening report. The consultant will also provide technical support to LESSAP 1 & 2 PIU at the LEC. The technical support will be to review reports and provide strategic guidance to the environmental specialist. Duration: The duration of this assignment will be three (3) months maximum. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/Liberia_TOR_Senior-Environment-Expert-final.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual(s) should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI), including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates etc. The shortlisting criteria are listed below. Qualifications and Experience • Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resources management, or related field • ESF expertise • Track record on E&S assessments for a power plant, including solar • At least 15 years' experience in environmental aspects and nationally or internationally recognized for knowledge of biodiversity values and with proven expertise in carrying out the desired activities, including: (i) experience working in similar habitats in the area of interest, country or the broader region; (ii) experience with application of ESS6 and working with associated databases, assessments or approaches (e.g. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Critical Habitat Assessment). • Proven knowledge and work experience in West African, and preferably in Liberia (iii) Experience in working with Arc Gis and other mapping tools relevant to the study is an added advantage • Must demonstrate proficiency in English, analytical skills and report-writing skills. Interested Individual/s must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference. The Senior Environmental Expert will be selected in accordance with the Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before August 15, 2025, at 11.59 pm GMT with subject: “Senior Environmental Expert under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project 2 (LESSAP 2)”. Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected]
Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA REGIONAL EMERGENCY SOLAR POWER INTERVENTION PROJECT SECTOR: ENERGY GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Credit No.: IDA72640 Project ID No.: 179267 The Government of the Republic of Liberia has received financing in the amount of US$ 96 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services to be procured under this project. The project will include the following components: RESPITE funds the expansion of the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant (MCHPP) from 88 MW to 128 MW. MCHPP is a hydroelectric plant with 4x 22MW Francis turbines on the Saint Paul River in Liberia. The extension will utilize the two additional water intakes (currently plugged with concrete) that were added to the plant during the first power station upgrade in the 1970s and expand the existing plant by adding new 4x 10MW Z type vertical axis Kaplan turbine-generator units, with water conveyed through the bifurcation of two new penstocks from the intake to feed the units. The existing dam and intake structure will not be altered. The physical execution of MCHPP Extension is expected to be via two (2) contracts: (i) Civil works – extending the existing powerhouse, and (ii) combined EM and HM works – new turbines, generators, transformers, and ancillary systems, associated penstocks, gates, and related hydraulic components, tailored to the market and to be awarded in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations. LEC retains an international panel of experts to advise on MCHPP Extension design and procurement packages, ensuring technical soundness and value for money. In this context, the LEC is undertaking Early Market Engagement (EME) to engage with prospective contractors and suppliers before a formal procurement process. The EME will help inform key design, contractual, and strategic choices by (i) gauging market interest and capacity among qualified contractors and suppliers, and obtaining feedback from suppliers on packaging, scoping preference, etc., and (ii) validating the most competitive and feasible procurement packaging structure for the extension, based on market responsiveness. It will also provide prospective suppliers and contractors with information on the project needs and requirements and procurement procedures to be followed. The first “informal” outreach to prospective suppliers and contractors will be at the Africa 2025 Hydropower Conference in Ghana (8-10 July 2025). In addition, interested suppliers and contractors will be invited to attend a Teams presentation of the project on 25th July, which will be the start of the EME process. Suppliers and contractors will also be able to undertake formal site visits to MCHPPP from 25th July and during the bidding process, upon request, at their own cost. Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, as revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023) and is open to all eligible firms as defined in the Procurement Regulations. After project negotiations, the World Bank shall arrange the publication on its external website of the agreed initial procurement plan and all subsequent updates once it has provided a no-objection. Specific procurement notices for contracts subject to open international competitive procurement will be announced, as they become available, in UN Development Business online, on the World Bank’s external website, and the Liberia Electricity Corporation website, www.lecliberia.com Interested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services, and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below: Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia Email: [email protected] and copied to [email protected]
Supervision Engineer for the Contract on Engineering, Procurement, Equipment Del…
Liberia Electricity Corporation Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) Assignment Title: Consulting Services for the Supervision Engineer for the Contract on Engineering, Procurement, Equipment Delivery, Assembly, and Commissioning of Unit 1 Generator Rewinding at Mount Coffee Hydropower Station for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) Reference No.: LR-LEC-486261-CS-INDV The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Supervision Engineer under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP). The LEC is seeking the services of a qualified Supervision Engineer who will be responsible for facilitating the project’s compliance by ensure that the repair works are executed in accordance with technical specifications, safety standards, and the project timeline. The Scope of Work (SOW) for the Unit 1 repair includes, but is not limited to, the complete restoration of the damaged Unit 1 generator at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Station. The generator suffered a stator winding turn-to-turn failure, beginning at Coil Number 221, on January 20, 2021. The repair work will involve the full replacement of the generator coils with new ones, along with the design, manufacturing, and supply of new stator coils and other necessary components. The scope also includes dismantling the generator, rewinding, reassembling, and testing, as well as installing an inter-turn protection system and recommissioning the entire Generating Unit 1. Additionally, testing of available spare materials and parts at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Station may be required if necessary. The assignment is expected to last approximately 10 to 12 months, starting in May 2025, depending on the complexity of the repair and the contractor's schedule. The critical period for the repair begins with the disassembly of the unit, which is expected to start in the fifth month after the contract becomes effective or earlier and continues through testing and commissioning. The Supervision Engineer is required to be on-site full-time during key phases, including disassembly, rewinding, reassembly, and commissioning. The Supervision Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the entire repair process as outlined in the SOW, ensuring that the contractor, Sino Hydro Corporation, fully executes the work as required. More specifically, the Supervision Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks: • Supervising the disassembly of Generator Unit 1 at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Station by the designated contractor. • Planning and coordinating work procedures in collaboration with LEC while ensuring adherence to safety measures during the disassembly process. • Monitoring the manufacturing progress and process at the contractor’s plants and participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as applicable, in coordination with LEC. • Providing technical supervision, monitoring, and coordination of the installation of the new stator winding and the reassembly of Generation Unit 1, including all associated auxiliary equipment, in collaboration with LEC. • Recommending refurbishment or replacement of any disassembled or disconnected auxiliary components as necessary. • Overseeing field testing and commissioning of all reinstalled equipment. • Ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping of test reports throughout the entire installation and testing process. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/Terms-of-Reference-for-Supervision-Engineer-for-Repair-of-Unit-1-Final-Version-01042025-003.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI), including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates etc. The shortlisting criteria is listed below. Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies: • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferably in Hydropower or Energy Engineering). • At least 15 years of international experience in hydropower engineering, electro-mechanical equipment manufacturing (particularly generators), contract implementation, and site construction. • Proven expertise in supervising large generator repairs and testing. • Strong skills in report writing, communication, and troubleshooting. • Extensive experience in supervising installation work, field testing, and commissioning at multiple project sites, as well as overseeing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures. • Comprehensive knowledge of international standards related to generator maintenance and testing. The Consultant must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference below. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before June 16 , 2025, with subject: “Supervision Engineer for the Contract on Engineering, Procurement, Equipment Delivery, Assembly, and Commissioning of Unit 1 Generator Rewinding at Mount Coffee Hydropower Station for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP)” . Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected]
Local FM Specialist
Liberia Electricity Corporation Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP 2) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (Local Financial Officer) National Hire Assignment Title: Hiring of a Local Financial Officer under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP 2). Project ID. P180498 Reference No.: LR-LEC-472168-CS-INDV Publication Date: May 20, 2025 The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for hiring of a Local financial Officer under the LESSAP Projects. Under the overall direction of the Executive Project Director and daily supervision of the Senior Finance Specialist, the Finance Officer will provide direct support to the Senior Financial Management Specialist in ensuring that the day-to-day accounting and financial management arrangement of all World Bank Projects including the funds for the project are used for the intended purposes with due regards for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, timely and reliable financial report (IFRs) for the project are produced, and there are measures to protect the assets of the project The Key Duties and Responsibilities are as follows: • Assist in the preparation/review of annual budgets or annual work plans for all projects and submit them to the Work Bank on or before 30th November each year; • Assist in the Preparation of accurate and timely financial reports by providing the relevant technical support and ensuring timely review and processing of financial transactions in accordance with requirements/ standards of the World Bank; • Maintain up to date accounting records and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports for the respective projects they manage; • Administer and implement systems of internal controls to ensure data integrity and security and follow up on all audit issues; • Assist the Financial Management Specialist in the preparation of timely cash forecasts and review of withdrawal applications to ensure a sustainable flow of funds to the various projects at all times; • Review disbursement and journal vouchers to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures required by the Bank before recommendation for approval; • Assist internal and external auditors to facilitate projects financial audit at the end of the year; • Build strong and strategic relations with key stakeholders. • Ensure that all payments are properly authorized, supported by proper documentation and complied with all approved procedures and on a timely basis. • Check budget lines to ensure that all transactions are correctly booked to the correct budget lines; • Assist in the preparation or review of unaudited Interim Financial Report (IFR) and other relevant reports and submit to the Senior Finance Specialist who reviews, approves and send to the World Bank through the Client Connection System; • Assist the Finance Specialist to monitor the financial aspect of procurement implementation to ensure that procurement documentations are proper and meet the minimum standards before they are processed; • Assist in the smooth and timely disbursement of funds to programs or implementing partners where applicable; • Analyzing financial information and summarizing the financial status of the projects at every given time; • Coordinate regularly Review of fixed asset registers to ensure that the registers are always kept up to date; • Carry out any other financial/administrative assignments as requested by the Financial Specialist and or by the Team Lead. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/Terms_of_Reference_-__Finance-Officer-Final.doc The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual(s) should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI), including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates etc. The shortlisting criteria are listed below. Qualifications • Education and Other Skills • Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance or business administration. • Part Qualified Professional Certification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CA, etc.) i.e., a member of a professional accounting body recognized by LICPA and IFAC is a must. • Post/Ongoing-graduate qualifications such as MBA, MSC in relevant field would be an added advantage. • Fluency in written and spoken English, and experience in report writing are required. • 2.Experience • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in project accounting to include experience managing donor funded projects. • Demonstrate capability of leading the preparation and successfully administering Letter of Credit with Special Commitment for donor funded project. • Advanced knowledge of desktop computing packages including Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint), etc. • Familiarity with data management tools and platforms including SQL or similar data analysis and reporting tools is highly desirable. • Demonstrate high levels of personal initiative, motivation, and integrity; strong planning, organization, communication, and time management skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks at once are desired. • Supervisory experience is desired. • Auditing experience with an audit firm is a plus. • Experience with electricity utility companies would be an advantage. The Financial Officer must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference. The Financial Officer will be selected in accordance with the Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before June 17, 2025, at 11.59 pm GMT with subject: “Financial Officer under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project 2 (LESSAP 2)”. Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected]
Local Procurement Specialist
Liberia Electricity Corporation Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP-2) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for A Local Procurement Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (National Hire0 Reference No.: LR-LEC-472185-CS-INDV The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project – Phase 2 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Local Procurement Specialist for LESSAP Projects. The LEC is seeking the services of a Local Procurement Specialist (LPS) to work with the International Procurement Specialist (IPS) and other PIU team members and to perform the day-to-day operational activities of the Project Implementation Unit -Procurement Unit under LESSAP Projects. The input of the Consultant will be required on a full-time basis for the first twenty-four (24) months. The project will renew the consultant’s contract on an annual basis and or for an additional term based on performance. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/TOR-Procurement-Specialist-Local-for-LESSAP-1-Aproved_.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates, etc. The shortlisting criteria is listed below. Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies: • Minium Bachelors’ degree preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Development Management, Social Sciences or a related field. A Master’s degree in the related field will be an added advantage • A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in Public Procurement practices and procedures in reputable organization, Government agency or other donor funded projects with at least 3 years in senior management position. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in handling, managing or overseeing national procurement for World Bank or other international donor -funded or administered projects; • Experience with World Bank/other Multilateral Financial Institutions procurement policies and procedures. • Familiarity with planning and holding tenders for goods, works, and services. • Demonstrated experience in contract management at the supervisory level; • Experience working with large Infrastructure projects and preferably Energy sector will be an added advantage • Experience in delivering trainings and capacity-building programmes at the local level. • Demonstrated computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft office suite especially word, excel and power point. • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently, or under minimum supervision. • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting procedures effectively. • Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints. • Liberian nationals, who meet the qualification and experience requirements, will be given preference as part of efforts to build local capacity in the management of donor funded projects. N.B This is a national recruitment therefore terms and conditions of the contract will be based on the Local Salary scale for Donor funded projects. The Consultant must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference below. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before June 16, 2025, with subject: “Consultancy Services for a Local Procurement Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) . Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected]
Consultancy for Gender and Social Specialist
Liberia Electricity Corporation Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Gender and Social Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) Local Hire Reference No.: LR-LEC-472105-CS-INDV The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Gender and Social Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2). The LEC is seeking the services of a qualified Gender and Social Specialist who will be responsible for facilitating the project’s compliance with the social aspect of the World Bank’s Environment and Social Framework (ESF) and existing country rules and regulations in order to minimize, reduce and mitigate and if possible, avoid potential social risks and impacts associated with project implementation. The inputs of the Consultant will be required on a full-time basis for the first twenty-four (24) months. The project will renew the consultant’s contract on an annual basis and or an additional term based on performance. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/TOR_Gender_and_Social_Safeguards_Specialist-LESSAP-PMO.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates, etc. The shortlisting criteria is listed below. Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies: • Hold at least a bachelor degree in social sciences such as Sociology, Social Anthropology, Development Studies and any other relevant discipline; Master’s degree in any of the above field is an added advantage; • Have 8-10 years’ experience in social implementation with a minimum of 5 years experiences in RAP implementation, conducting compensation and resettlement programs as well as experience in community relations management, grievance redress mechanism, Gender mainstreaming and or GBV risks management, stakeholder engagement and consultations, preferably for electricity utility companies; • Have knowledge of World Bank or other international development organizations with proven knowledge and experience in the WB’s ESF and ESS and national donor policies as an added advantage. • Have experience of national environmental laws, regulations, policies and institutional mandates for implementing/overseeing such laws and regulations; • Proven capacity and direct work experience with project affected communities, local county officials, government ministries and agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector locally or in the region; • Demonstrate experience in the establishment, training, oversight and management of grievance redress mechanisms for project affected communities, project workers, and vulnerable persons; • Demonstrate strong commitment to work with local communities and have proven knowledge of the culture and social practices of communities in the project areas; • Have experience in community mobilization, consultation and engagement with stakeholders in the field; • Have excellent communication skills, and good skills for working on computer and using software and software application (MS Word, MS Excel, MS, Outlook, PowerPoint or other software for data processing) and have the ability to use the Internet; • Must have proficiency in English (reading, speaking, and writing) with a good knowledge of the local Liberian languages / dialect; • Be a Liberian, Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Consultant must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference below. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025).). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before April 10, 2025, with subject: “Consultancy Services for Gender and Social Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) . Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected] , [email protected]
Environmental Assistant
Liberia Electricity Corporation Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Environmental Assistant under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) Local Hire Reference No.: LR-LEC-472155-CS-INDV The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Environmental Assistant under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2). The LEC is seeking the services of a qualified Environmental Assistant under LESSAP-2 to support the Environmental Specialist (ES) on environmental management of LESSAP & LESSAP 2 in order to ensure that LESSAP project activities minimizes, reduces and mitigates and if possible, avoids potential environmental, social, health and safety hazards, meets EPA standards, and operates in accordance with the World Bank Policies. The inputs of the Consultant will be required on a full-time basis for the first 12 months. The project will renew the consultant’s contract on an annual basis and or an additional term based on performance. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/TOR-Environmental-Assistant-LESSAP-2-PIUFinal-6.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates etc. The shortlisting criteria is listed below. Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies: • Hold at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science or pertinent equivalent disciplines; • Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental management and supervision, specifically in environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), or the preparation and implementation of an environmental and social management plan (ESMP); • Have an excellent knowledge of the relevant Liberian regulations, procedures and the legal framework for environmental management as well as similar requirements of donors, preferably the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), ESS 1-10 and WB environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidelines; • Have proven experience in conducting incident investigation and risk assessment for energy projects; • Have proven knowledge of environmental, health and safety implementation for Energy projects; • Have proven knowledge of the culture and social practices of communities in the project areas; • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to encourage dynamic teamwork; • Have excellent communication skills, master basic computer software (MSWord, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint or other software for data processing) and have the ability to use the Internet; • Must be prepared to be in the project areas on a daily basis • Have experience working in similar projects as an asset; • Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English; Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Consultant must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference below. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before April 10, 2025, with subject: “Consultancy Services for Environmental Assistant under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected] , [email protected]
Gender and Social Safeguards Assistant
LIBERIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Gender and Social Assistant under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) Local Hire Reference No.: LR-LEC-472102-CS-INDV The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Gender and Social Assistant under the LESSAP- 2. The LEC is seeking the services of a qualified Gender Assistant to support the Gender and Social Safeguards Specialist (GSSS) on the management of social safeguards risks and impacts on LESSAP 1 & LESSAP 2 in order to ensure that LESSAP project activities minimizes, reduces and mitigates and if possible, avoids potential environmental, social, health and safety hazards, meets EPA standards, and operates in accordance with the World Bank Safeguard Policies. The inputs of the Consultant will be required on a full-time basis for the first 12 months. The project will renew the consultant’s contract on an annual basis and or an additional term based on performance. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/TOR-Gender-and-Social-Safeguards-Assistant-LESSAP-2-PIU-Final-6.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates etc. The shortlisting criteria is listed below. Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies: • Hold at least a bachelor's in degree in social sciences such as Sociology, Social Anthropology, Development Studies and any other relevant discipline; • Have a minimum of three (3) years experiences in RAP implementation, conducting compensation and resettlement programs as well as experience in grievance redress management, stakeholder consultation and engagement, gender mainstreaming and or GBV risks management, preferably for electricity utility companies; • Have knowledge of national and international donor policies in the context of involuntary resettlement and environmental regulations, guidelines and standards (preferably the World Bank ESF and ESS-1-10 as well as WB EHS general guidelines) • Have proven knowledge of the culture and social practices of communities in the project areas; • Have excellent communication skills, master basic computer software (MSWord, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint or other software for data processing) and have the ability to use the Internet; • Have excellent ability to work with and mobilize project-affected parties; • Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English; Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Consultant must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference below. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before April 10, 2025, with subject: “Consultancy Services for Gender Assistant under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2”. Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected] , [email protected]
Consultancy Services for an Environmental Specialist
Liberia Electricity Corporation Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Environmental Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) Local Hire Reference No.: LR-LEC-472135-CS-INDV The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Environmental Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2). The LEC is seeking the services of a qualified Environmental Specialist who will be responsible for assuring that any construction under the project (LESSAP PMO) is carried out in compliance with the World Bank Environment and Social Framework (ESF). The inputs of the Consultant will be required on a full-time basis for the first twenty-four (24) months. The project will renew the consultant’s contract on an annual basis and or an additional term based on performance. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/TOR-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-lessap-PMO.docx The LEC now invites eligible and selected Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) including their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), educational and professional qualification certificates etc. The shortlisting criteria is listed below: Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies: • Hold at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science or pertinent equivalent disciplines; • Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in environmental management and supervision, specifically in environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), or the preparation and implementation of an environmental and social management plan (ESMP); • Have an excellent knowledge of the relevant Liberian regulations, procedures and the legal framework for environmental management as well as similar requirements of donors, especially World Bank policies and environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidelines; • Have proven knowledge of the culture and social practices of communities in the project areas; • Excellent communication skills and the ability to utilize GPS/GIS and basic computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and other software for data processing) and the Internet; • Have experience working in similar projects as an asset; • Have excellent ability to work with and mobilize project-affected parties; • Be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English; Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Consultant must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference below. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025).). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below via email on or before April 10, 2025, with subject: “Consultancy Services for Environmental Specialist under the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Phase 2 (LESSAP- 2) . Executive Director for Projects Liberia Electricity Corporation P.O. Box 10-165 Waterside Water Street, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia [email protected] , [email protected]
Consultancy for Transaction Advisory (TA) to support Government to support the G…
LIBERIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION Project: - Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project-Phase Two REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Consultancy Services for a Transaction Advisor to Support the Government of Liberia in Developing and Implementing a Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Park Auction Project ID No.: P180498 Reference No.: LR-LEC-472113-CS-QCBS Closing Date: February 28, 2025, Background The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received grant financing from the World Bank-ESMAP to finance technical assistance services as part of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) Phase 2 and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing for payments under the contract for the Consultancy Services for a Transaction Advisor to Support the Government of Liberia in Developing and Implementing a utility scale grid connected Solar PV (Solar) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Park Auction. Objective of the Assignment The GoL plans to conduct a Solar and BESS auction. It aims to hire a consortium of consultants (the Consultant) to provide support to the Government of Liberia (the Client) in the development and successful implementation of a procurement process for up to 70 MWp of Solar PV plant and 20 MW/60MWh of BESS (sizing of the PV and BESS will be finalized before the transaction advisors are selected) in two sites, namely [Buchanan and Yekepa] (together the Projects) (exact sites will be finalized before the transaction advisors are selected). The Transaction Advisory mandate includes preparing the package needed for the GoL to successfully launch and implement the procurement of qualified private sector solar developers and achieve financial close of the Projects. The Transaction Advisory support shall cover four main areas: • Technical and environmental and social (E&S) advisory: support the Client to (i) define the technical and E&S criteria of the Request for Qualification (RFQ), (ii) draft the minimum technical specifications of the Request for Proposal (RFP) based on the conclusions of the preliminary studies developed for [Buchanan and Yekepa] sites, the VRE integration analysis (ongoing), and the BESS/PV analysis for specific sizing – the Consultant shall assume that it will have to produce additional work using these as inputs but assuming that further technical work will be needed to finalize the Projects’ Technical Specifications, (iii) draft the minimum E&S specifications of the RFP based on the conclusions of the E&S assessments for the sites, and develop minimum requirements that are aligned with the GoL national regulations and the WB E&S framework (ESF), (iv) draft the minimum requirements for the pre-qualifications stage (v) evaluate technical proposals from IPPs, (vi) provide technical inputs to Project Documents (e.g. matrix of technical risks), (vii) support the negotiations with the Preferred Bidders on the technical side, and (viii) more generally address technical questions/comments up to financial close of the Projects. • Legal advisory: support the Client to (i) draft the RFP and Project Agreements, (ii) evaluate compliance with proposal submitted by Bidders, (iii) provide legal inputs throughout the bidding process, (iv) provide legal inputs to Project Documents (e.g. risk matrix, market practice), (v) support the negotiations with the Preferred Bidders on the legal side, and (v) more generally address legal questions/comments up to financial close of the Projects; • Financial and Market advisory: support the Client to (i) lead and coordinate the bidding process as a whole, (ii) manage the discussions with potential lenders (multilateral development banks (MDBs) but also regional banks), (iii) advise on bankability matters, (iv) lead the discussion with the potential insurers and guarantors and structure suitable risk mitigation instruments for identified risks that needs to be covered by such instruments (and such based on market sounding with project developers or Independent Power Producers (IPPs)); (v) lead and run financial modeling to establish a bankable commercially viable project and inform the decision-making process, (iv) evaluate the bids from a financial/global perspective, (vi) support the negotiations with the Preferred Bidders on the financial/global technical side, and (vii) more generally address financial/cross-cutting questions/comments up to financial close of the RE projects. • Capacity building: knowledge and expertise transfer to the Technical Committee Member (including LEC, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, etc.) on developing solar PV with BESS projects. This fourth area will be transversal to the three areas listed above to increase GoL's capacity to launch bankable and sustainable tenders. Scope of Services Liberia intends to implement its first utility-scale solar PV project financed and operated by an Independent Power Producer (IPP). Financing solar investments by IPP is a model for future solar project development. Therefore, when performing the following scope of work, the transaction advisor shall provide its services in a manner favorable to replication by the GoL for other projects. The Consultant is expected to develop the legal, technical, commercial, and financial mechanisms for solar PV with the BESS tender in Liberia to select one or more IPPs to finance, build, and operate the plants. The GoL will ensure that the Consultant have access to relevant documents for the auction development as they become available. The scope of work is divided into two Phases, preparation of the documentation and legal agreements, and development of the government support mechanisms (Phase 1) and launch of the tender until Financial Close (Phase 2). It is expected that during Phase 2 some small changes in the documentation/risk allocation may happen based on feedback from the pre-qualified bidders. The Consultants under the present contract will be hired for both phases. Some of the activities will be output based while others such as the negotiation will be time based – the contract will reflect both types of payments. The Scope detailed in the TOR below covers international best practices in renewable energy tenders by combining technical, legal, and financial advice. Detailed terms of reference with tasks can be obtained through the following link https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/ToR-for-the-Transaction-Advisor_Final_31-Jan-2025.docx The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) now invites eligible Consulting Firms (‘Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested firms (Consultants) should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services as follows: • Core business and years in business: • The firm shall be registered/ incorporated as a consulting firm with core business in the field of the assignment. • Qualification and Experience of the Firm: • Consultant shall be well versed with relevant transactional experience and should be able to showcase their expertise to undertake the assignment by demonstrating a track record of successfully managing and executing similar transactions of comparable complexity. • The Consultant should have solid experience working within Sub-Saharan Africa, A demonstration of the successful completion of at least one similar assignment in the region will be an added advantage. • Technical and managerial capability of the firm: • The Consultant will include legal, commercial, financial, and technical experts to answer the scope of work and must have experience structuring, negotiating, and financing similar auction schemes. • To meet the requirements, it is required that the Consultant partners with an international legal firm with demonstrated experience in renewable energy tenders with BESS, as well as with a local legal firm. • The Consortium will appoint a Lead Consortium member as the main point of contact with the Client. The Lead Consortium member shall be responsible for managing the advancement of different tasks and organizing the different experts if needed. N.B To demonstrate their qualifications and experience in meeting the above shortlisting/selection criteria, Consultants are requested to submit, as a minimum, the supporting documentation listed below. • The firm's company brochures (or link to website) and including the core areas of business. • Company information: name, status, address, telephone number, facsimile number, year of establishment, contact person for the Project) number of permanent staff and partners, fields of expertise. • Details of most relevant projects undertaken for the specified years above, including value of consulting services and value of works, closed area, location, number of staff involved in the contract, name of the Client, name of partners for contract execution and share of services, source of financing, type of services provided, contract commencement and completion dates, a brief description of the contract. • Letters of recommendation from previous Employers. • LEC reserves the right to request the Consultant for verification of any submitted document/information. • A consultancy firm can only use its own qualifications and experience and not of its parent, sister, or subsidiary companies or its employees. The firm's incorporation/trade/registration documents are issued by the concerned government authority of the country of the firm. Note: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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” First Published in July 2016 and revised Fifth Edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.