Developing a Resettlement Action Plan — Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project

Original title: DEVELOPING A RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP) IMPLEMENTATION IN THE GAMBIA TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION ELECTRICITY NETWORK MODERNIZATION BACKBONE PHASE II

Deadline

June 21, 2022

Closed

Published on June 2, 2022 at 12:00 AMModified on June 20, 2026 at 01:09 AM

Key information

Type: Consulting & Studies
Location: Gambia, The
Deadline: June 21, 2022 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Developing a Resettlement Action Plan — Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project is a consulting & studies procurement opportunity published by NATIONAL WATER AND ELECTRICITY COMPANY in Gambia, The on June 2, 2022. Submissions closed on June 21, 2022. 1 official document is attached below.

Minimize, as much as possible, involuntary physical and economic displacement
Ensure that the affected populations that must leave their living environment and / or lose part of their property or assets following the completion of the project, are:
Compensated for these losses at full replacement cost
That affected livelihoods are restored or improved
Sensitize the PAP of the positive impacts of the Project The timeline for initiating the RAP implementation will be provided by the PIU. From initiation, the duration of the services will be for six (6) months. The consultant shall help NAWEC PIU in all other matters deemed necessary to implement the RAP in its spirit and entirety. National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) now invites eligible consulting firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are: Team for the Assignment: The NGO/consultant firm shall dedicate a team of professionals to the site. The constitution of the Core Team and their required qualification and experience shall be as follows. | Position | Number required | Qualification/Experience | Project Manager / Team Leader | 1 | Project Manager/Team Leader should be a post-graduate, preferably in social sciences with financial management background. S/he should have 10 years’ experience in implementation of resettlement plans and development of reports with good knowledge on GIS and mapping of Project affected area and PAP plots of land. S/he should have held responsible position in the previous assignments and should possess participatory management skills. Knowledge of local language (Mandinka) will be a good asset. | Social Specialists as Community Facilitators | 2 | The social specialists should have a graduate or post- graduate or equivalent in social sciences with at least five years field experience. They shall have experience in implementation of resettlement in project development works with knowledge of prevailing resettlement policies including WB policies, and knowledge of social inclusion/working with vulnerable groups, and gender-based violence. They Should have at least five years of experience in community consultation (including one with demonstrated experience with gender-sensitive consultation approaches and working with women community members to create safe-spaces for discussion). Knowledge of the local language and experience of working in The Gambia are desired. At least one of the social specialists will be an experienced woman-consultation facilitator to be able to conduct meetings with women and also attend all consultations and participate/help facilitate. At least one of the two social specialists shall have knowledge about good financial and administrative management practices. | Land Acquisition Specialist | 1 | Should be a graduate or equivalent in the social sciences with five years field experience in Land Acquisition, using maps to identify PAP assets, should have knowledge of prevailing land acquisition and compensation Act and WB policies. 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 and revised November 2017 and August 2018 and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms 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 Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below: Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 21st June 2022. Attention: Mrs. Haddy Njie - Project Coordinator Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited, Project Implementation Unit Emporium III Building, Fajara 114 Kairaba Avenue Floor/ Room number: Conference Room, 1st Floor City: Banjul Country: The Gambia Telephone: +220 996 1301/ 9967791/ 7009342 Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, (and copy to mfsanyang@nawec.gm)

What are the key dates?

Publication
June 2, 2022
Bid Submission Deadline
June 21, 2022
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: NATIONAL WATER AND ELECTRICITY COMPANY
Country: Gambia, The
Contact person: Haddy Njie
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