Recruitment of Geotechnical/Geology Expert — Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Country: MOZAMBIQUE

Project: Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project

Agreement: Preparation Advance No. -V522-MZ.

Assignment Title: Individual Consultancy Services to Provision Project Advisor for undertaking the review of the Geotechnical/Geology studies of the planned Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project.

09.03.2026

Reference: MZ-GMNK-442363-CS-INDV

The Government of Mozambique (GoM) hereinafter referred to as “the Borrower” have received Advance funds from International Development Association (IDA) towards the costs of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project, Preparation Phase. The funds have been channeled through the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project Office (GMNK) as the Project Implementation Agency, and GMNK intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services for providing Project Advisory for undertaking the review of the Geotechnical/Geology studies of the planned Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project.

The GMNK now invites eligible Individual Consultant (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are:

• Minimum of Post Graduate Degree in the relevant engineering disciplines and must have at least 25 years of professional experience relevant to the assignment.

• Experience of working in sub-Sahara Africa.

• Proven understanding of World Bank panels is preferred and familiarity with World Bank policies is a must

• Experts must be fluent in verbal and written English Knowledge of Mozambique’s national environmental and social regulations and permitting requirements.

• strong communication skills with senior government officials and large groups of people, and ability to organize and conduct technical workshops/meetings related to panel findings

Evidence shall be attached as supporting documents for the Expression of Interest.

Objective

The Project is being prepared for seeking financial support of the World Bank (the “Bank”) and therefore must comply with the World Bank Safeguards Policies and Performance Standards (see the concept project information document stage at the WB website [1]). Accordingly, the Mphanda Nkuwa Project needs to comply with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) – Community Health and Safety (ESS4[2]). To this effect two panel of experts (PoEs) need to be formed: (i) Panel of Experts for Dam Safety (PoE-DS); and (ii) Panel of Experts for Environmental and Social Management (PoE-ESM).

Key Responsibilities/ Scope of Reviews

The Environmental Expert will:

• Review of quality and sufficiency of geological investigations and interpretation thereof, and engineering implications with respect to foundation design, stability of natural slopes, including in the reservoir areas, and excavated slopes, and support of surface and underground excavations.

• Review of determination of maximum credible and design basis earthquakes, including determination of seismic loading criteria.

• Review of design of surface and underground excavations, including of temporary and permanent support systems and linings.

• Review sensitivity and risk analyses on key geotechnical parameters, verifying the adequacy of methods, the reliability of results and the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures.

• Review of the construction schedules and estimated unit rates related to excavations, foundation, support and underground works.

• Review of the technical specifications related to excavations, foundation, support, and underground works.

Specific subjects on which the PoE is expected to comment, but not limited to, are listed in the Terms of Reference.

Expected Assignment Timeline

The assignment is for a period of six (6) years, covering project preparation, construction, and initial reservoir filling. The initial contract will be signed for a period of 2 years, with the potential for an extension to cover the full duration of preparation and implementation. The contract will be time-based, with an annual ceiling of 20 working days, subject to extension if needed.

Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The attention of interest is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank՚s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” - September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting for the World Bank`s policy on conflict of interest.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with ICS – Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 to 15:00.

Expression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by April 7, 2026, 14:00 local time, and be clearly marked “Individual Consultancy Services to Provision Project Advisor for undertaking the review of the Geotechnical/Geology studies for the planned Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project.”

The addresses referred to above are as follows:

Gabinete de Implementação do Projecto Hidroeléctrico de Mphanda Nkuwa (GMNK)

Rua dos Desportistas, No918, Edifício JAT V-3, 1o Andar, Maputo - Mozambique

E-mail: [email protected]

Telefone: (+258)21 42 3873

[1]http://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099101323093588023/P17979700edbc00c0a25101a42541409a5.docx

[2]https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/290471530216994899/ESF-Guidance-Note-4-Community-Health-and-Safety-English.pdf