Consultancy Services for the Development and Implementation of the ZESTA Project — Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar

Project Background.

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) is implementing the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access project (ZESTA) with the financial support from the World Bank (WB). The implementation of ZESTA project required acquisition of new land for the development of some key electrical power infrastructures in Unguja island including 132kV Transmission Line (TL) of about 100km, two 132/33kV substations, one switching stations, 18MW solar PV plant, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and the SCADA/EMS/OMS facility. The acquisition of new land resulted into physical and economic displacement of some Project Affected Persons (PAPs). In order to ensure adequate management of land in compliance with the Zanzibar legislative requirements and applicable World Banks Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), particularly ESS 5 on Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement, ZECO is seeking the services of a consultancy firm to facilitate the development and implementation of the Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP).

Qualifications of Team Composition

Firm Qualification

At least five (5) years of experience in implementing LRP assignments of similar nature and magnitude (i.e. large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly linear projects funded by World Bank or another international agency).

Demonstrated knowledge of the national safeguard’s regulatory frameworks and international standards such as the environmental and social standards of the World Bank Group and at least two (2) reference assignments of similar nature.

Team Composition

Team Leader/Project Manager

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, or related discipline.

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience including at least 5 years as Project Manager or Team Leader in Social Development Work, informal sector development in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly linear projects. Experience in linear projects funded by World Bank will be an added advantage.

• Experience with local language, laws and culture.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as organizational, leadership and management skills required.

Two (2) Livelihood Restoration Trainers and one (1) Community Facilitation/Development Specialist

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social and Development Studies, Community Development, Business Development Studies and Agribusiness related disciplines.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement/ consultation

• Experience with local language, culture, and laws.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as organizational and management skills required.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations Nov. 2020 (Fourth Edition), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.zeco.co.tz/index.php/en

Request for Clarification:

Interested consultancy firms may obtain further information at the address or email mentioned below during office hours from 0800hrs to 1600hrs working days only.

How to Apply:

Interested Consultant may apply and deliver its expressions of interest in a written form to the address below in person (hard copy along with an USB drive), or e-mail on or before 5th August 2025 at 10:00 HRS, EAT.

Procurement Specialist

Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation & Access Project

Zanzibar Electricity Corporation,

P. O. Box 235 Zanzibar

Gulioni Zanzibar

E-mail: [email protected]