Recruitment of Social Specialist — Renewable Energy Support & Access Accelerator Project, Botswana

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION)

[BOTSWANA]

[Renewable Energy Support & Access Accelerator Project]

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 181221

Assignment Title: Social Specialist

Reference No. BW-BPC-518575-CS-INDV

• Background of the project

The Government of Botswana’s commitment to enhancing energy security and diversifying the country’s energy mix under Vision 2036, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), is implementing a transformative energy infrastructure project with financing from the World Bank. The project is structured around three key components: (i) upgrading the national grid to enable integration and effective management of variable renewable energy (VRE), (ii) upgrading local transmission and distribution (T&D) networks to support rural electrification, and (iii) providing project management and technical assistance to facilitate VRE deployment.

The project is expected to enable BPC to integrate and manage the first large-scale pipeline of renewable energy projects by investing in critical infrastructure to enhance grid stability, dispatchability, and resilience. Additionally, the project will support the Government of Botswana’s rural electrification agenda by expanding the electricity grid to underserved villages in the Borolong area, ultimately improving power reliability for both current and future customers

In line with the above, BPC invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position of RESA Social Specialist under this World Bank-financed initiative..

• Responsibilities

The RESA Social Specialist is responsible for supporting the engagement components of World Bank-funded projects that are undertaken by Botswana Power Corporation in compliance with applicable environmental and social frameworks. The Social Specialist will lead stakeholder engagement, community relations, land access and resettlement planning, and support grievance resolution. The position will be for a period of twelve (12) months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following: www.bpc.bw or https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers?

• Selection Criteria

The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience, and competencies include:

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Social Development, Sociology, Community Development, Anthropology, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Master’s Degree or training in Social Safeguards, Resettlement, or Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage.

• A valid drivers’ license is a requirement.

Experience

• At least five (5) years post qualification experience of which three (3) years will have been in a middle supervisory position in a related industrial environment.

• Knowledge of Botswana’s legal and institutional framework relating to land, labour, environmental regulation and public consultation.

• Experience with World Bank funded projects or similar international donor agencies is an added advantage.

• Fluent in speaking Setswana and be able to engage communities during consultation processes.

• REPORTING

The RESA Social Specialist will report to the BPC SHE Superintendent.

• TIMING DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The RESA Social Specialist shall be contracted for an initial 12-month period.

• SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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,” November 2020. Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, works, non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 7:30 am to 16:30 pm Botswana time (excluding public Holidays)

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours - [email protected] from 7:30 am to 16:30 pm.

Expressions of interest should submit their applications through the link below and attach the following by 13th November 2025.

• A cover letter addressed to The General Manager, Human Resources, P O Box 48, Gaborone, indicating the position applied for.

• A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV);

• Certified copies of certificates;

• National Identity card (Omang) or Passport;

• Professional Membership Certificates (Where Applicable);

• Valid Driver’s License (Where Applicable).

NB: Applicants SHOULD indicate the position applied for on the cover letter and route their applications through their immediate supervisors, who should sign the application letter (i.e. UFS). Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

The application link is https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers?