Hiring Consultant to Strengthen and Update ESIA Guidelines and Screening Proc…

Original title: Recruitment of TA for the Strengthening, Updating and Preparation of ESIA Guidelines and procedures for Screening

Deadline

August 5, 2026

Closed

Published on July 22, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on July 24, 2026 at 01:04 AM

Key information

Type: Audit & Finance
Location: Gambia, The
Deadline: August 5, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Hiring Consultant to Strengthen and Update ESIA Guidelines and Screening Proc… is an audit & finance procurement opportunity published by Central Project Coordinating Unit in Gambia, The on July 22, 2026. Submissions closed on August 5, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Scope of Services:• Review of the existing instruments – the EIA Procedures (1999) and EIA Guidelines (1999) – to identify gaps. • Carry out a literature review of similar instruments implemented in the sub-region and beyond, with a view to identifying and adopting best practices for implementation in The Gambia. • Conduct stakeholder engagement to capture valuable suggestions and inputs. • Prepare updated instruments: the EIA Procedure and EIA Guidelines. • Update the ESIA Guidelines and Procedures, including the screening form. • Key Tasks:• Inception report:
Review of documents:
Stakeholder mapping:
Stakeholder engagement and consultations:
Updated instruments: • Qualification and Competency
A relevant Master's degree (or higher) from a recognized university in Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or a related field. • Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience in environmental assessment, regulatory review, or environmental governance, of which at least 7 years must involve leading assignments of a similar nature, specifically the review or revision of ESIA guidelines, procedures, or equivalent regulatory instruments. • At least 2 completed assignments with demonstrable outputs involving the review or development of national EIA/ESIA regulatory frameworks, guidelines, or procedures. Brief descriptions of these assignments, including client, date, and scope, should be provided with the application. • Minimum 7 years of experience in stakeholder mapping and participatory consultation, with demonstrated capacity to develop and execute a detailed strategy for engaging NEA, line ministries, the private sector, civil society organizations, and traditional authorities. • Proven drafting capacity, with ability to produce ESIA guidelines and procedures that are operationally practical, legally sound, and institutionally feasible for implementation in a public agency context. • Familiarity with the NEMA Amendment Bill 2025 and relevant Gambian environmental regulations is an advantage. Familiarity with World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (WB ESS) is also an advantage. Candidates are expected to review relevant instruments prior to commencement. • Ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement in local Gambian languages (Wolof, Mandinka, Fula, or others) is an advantage. Candidates without this capacity should demonstrate a clear and costed plan for working with qualified interpreters. Full TOR Availability Notice The full Terms of Reference (TOR) will be made available upon request. Please send your request via email to the addresses provided below. The assignment is expected to be completed within 3 months from the date of signing the contract. Submission of Expressions of Interest: The National Environment Agency (NEA), through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) and the Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery (PAMP) Project, now invites eligible individual consultants to express 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 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” dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Consultant Selection Method (IC) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information and Terms of Reference can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12h30 on Friday. Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail) on or before 05th August 2026 at 12:30 GMT Central Project Coordination Unit Royal Insurance Building 2nd Floor, Kotu Bertil Harding Highway The Gambia Email: nsosseh@cpcumof.gm, ygassama@cpcumof.gm, rsey@cpcumof.gm and ajwadda@cpcumof.gm

What are the key dates?

Publication
July 22, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
August 5, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Central Project Coordinating Unit
Country: Gambia, The
Contact person: Ndey Anta Taal
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