Consultancy services for Social Specialist to support project implementation — Zanzibar Judiciary

THE JUDICIAL OF ZANZIBAR

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

Social Specialist for Zanzibar Judicial Modernazation Project (Zi – JUMP)

Contract Reference No: TZ-JOZ-434375-CS-INDV

Issue Date: 14th August, 2024

The Government of United Republic of Tanzania represented by Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under the Judicial of Zanzibar has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$ 30 million towards the cost of Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi – JUMP), and intends to apply part of the credit proceeds for payment under the contract for procurement of individual consultant for Social Specialist.

Some specific tasks to be performed over an initial contract period of 12 months, renewable based on performance, will include but not be limited to the following:

Coordinate with the Environmental Specialist and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists to ensure social risks are managed in line with national law, WB ESF and project instruments (ESMF, LMP and ESCP) in all aspects of the project. Overall management and coordination of safeguard activities under the Project, including cooperation and coordination with Judiciary Reform Delivery Unit (JRDU) and relevant departments within the Judiciary of Zanzibar (JoZ).

Provide support to JRDU and Judiciary to supervise contractors and monitor compliance with national requirements and project instruments related to social risk management. Interact and coordinate as necessary with national agencies including those responsible for labour issues, land issues, ZEMA etc to maintain a clear dialogue on all relevant aspects of the project.

Timely preparation annual work plan and Budget to the Project Coordinator and contribute to the development of quarterly, semi-annualy and annualy monitoring reports to be prepared by the JRDU on the project’s environmental and social risk management performance including contractor’s performance, grievance management, engagement, implementation of ESIAs, impacts on local communities and other relevant stakeholders.

Participate in the preparation of terms of reference (ToR) and evaluation of bids/tenders related to social risk management activities.

To ensure that the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and in a manner acceptable to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ).

Identify the different types of project workers that are likely to be involved in the project and provide procedures to meet the requirements of ESS 2 on Labor and Working Conditions, ESS 4 on Community Health and Safety, and applicable national legislation and train them on key Labor Management Plan issues, including SEA/SH, OHS, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS safe use of equipment and lifting techniques, and the relevant grievance mechanisms.

To ensure compliance with occupational health and safety procedures and COVID-19, HIV/AIDS specific procedures including that the workers are properly trained in application of the standards that are relevant to the work.

To ensure that contractor will conduct workplace hazards identification and adopt all applicable Environmental and Social risk mitigation measures in accordance with local legislation requirements and World Bank.

To monitor practices, include the environmental and social risks identified in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and their mitigation requirements, Environmental and social Management Plan (ESMP) as part of regular project monitoring.

Any other social related activities as assigned by the Project coordinator.

The Judicial of Zanzibar now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV’s, description of similar assignments and experience in similar conditions).

Selection will be based on qualifications and experience stipulated below:

• Minimum qualification of degree in social work, Social Sciences, Community Development or equivalent.

• Minimum seven (7) years of proven general working experience addressing or managing social risks and impacts.

• He/she shall have significant experience in supervision, monitoring and implementation of social risks related to labor and working conditions, community health and safety, Gender-Based Violence, grievance mechanisms and stakeholder engagement and, inclusion of persons with disabilities, women and members of other vulnerable groups.

• He/she shall have substantial experience working with contractors and subcontractors and supervision engineers, including in ensuring that contractors/subcontractors conform their activities to meet national law and project requirements in relation to social and environmental issues.

• He/she will have a proven track record in undertaking capacity building and training to increase knowledge and awareness of environmental and social management at various levels of implementation.

• He/she must have knowledge and experience in Zanzibar/Tanzanian regulations and permitting processes related to social risk management.

• He/she will have experience/working knowledge of the World Bank environmental and social policies, including the World Bank Operational Policies, as well as with bilateral or multilateral development institutions. Experience with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework would also be preferred.

• He/she will have demonstrated ability to prepare professional reports with maps, photos and show effective recording of supervision and monitoring support.

• Proven teamwork mindset and successful experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and with international consultants.

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Kiswahili will be an added advantage.

• Excellent digital literacy and command of computer tools and applications (MS Offices and Internet Software are a must).

• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.

The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section VII, paragraphs, 7.36, 7.37, 7.38 and 7.39 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated Fifth Edition September 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.14 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/

An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information and the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained electronically at the following email addresses, from Mondays to Fridays, from 07:30 am to 03:30 pm East Africa time:

Website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz

Email: [email protected]

Expression of Interest; clearly marked Consultant for Social Specialist, must be

delivered in a written form to the address below (in hard and electronic/email

copy) on or before 10:00 a.m. Local Time, on 27th August, 2024. Bids will be

publicly opened in the presence of the bidder’s designated representatives and

any who choose to attend at the address below at 10:30 am of Tuesday, 27th

August,2024 at Second Floor Room No. 208. Only One (1) shortlisted candidate

will be contacted.

Attn: Secretay of Tender Board

Judicial of Zanzibar

P.O.BOX: 160

TEL: 024-2230182

FAX: 024-2232720

214 Tunguu Road

First Floor Room No. 109

70491 South Unguja

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Email address: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz

TERMS OF REFERENCE

ZANZIBAR JUDICIAL MODERNIZATION PROJECT (Zi-JUMP)

SOCIAL SPECIALIST

• Background

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania represented by Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under the Judiciary of Zanzibar has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$ 30 million towards the cost of Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi – JUMP), and intends to apply part of the credit proceeds for payment under the contract for individual consultant for social safeguard specialist.

The Project comprises three (3) components over a duration of five (5) years from 2024/2025 to 2028/2029. Component 1; (Access to Justice Services) aims to enhance access to justice by expanding the geographical coverage of DMC Services and strengthening alternative dispute resolution ( ADR) mechanisms to bring these services closer to citizens and business, Component 2; (Court Efficiency) the Judiciary of Zanzibar needs assessment reveals that citizens and business in Zanzibar complain about gaps in efficiency and quality of services with the delay in case disposition considered most critical and Component 3; (Citizen and Stakeholders Engagement) Inadequate stakeholders engagement and lack of transparency in judicial services delivery has led to low levels of trust among citizens and the business community in Zanzibar. This Component will address this through identifying and supporting initiatives that will foster citizen awareness and engagement, inter-institutional initiatives to improve court user experience, and change management initiatives to strengthen the understanding of judicial services delivery.

• Objectives

The main objective of the Social Specialist is to implement and coordinate all activities regarding to safeguard under the Project. This Specialist shall be responsible for the efficient and timely implementation of those activity as outlined under the Work plan.

The social specialist shall ensure that the Project is carried out in accordance with t