Recruitment of Operations Manager for GIP

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Assignment Title: Recruitment of Operational Manager

(For Gambian Nationals Only)

Reference No. GM-CPCU - MOFEA-493127-CS-INDV

• Project Description

The project is designed as a scalable set of interventions that can contribute to universal energy and transport access. Synchronizing investments in areas deprived of transport and energy access and services enables complementarity that can increase climate resilience, facilitate the development of agriculture value chains, and enhance private sector development and access to employment for rural and suburban populations. From a long list of 500km of roads, detailed designs and tender documents for 150 km of prioritized investments and for 225 rural communities lacking electricity access will be prepared by the project. This is intended to foster readiness for future donor-financed or co-financing opportunities. Jointly identifying an initial set of ‘first mover’ selections based on proximity and anticipated beneficiary catchments, primarily in the Central River region and Banjul area, the project aims to construct around 60km of rural and urban roads and connect 80 communities located within 2km of the existing electricity network. Small scale infrastructure that enhances low carbon development as well as community and customer satisfaction are intended to improve perceptions of public service delivery. Implementation road maps for contemporary policy and regulatory initiatives can also support scalability.

• OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day technical aspects of the project. The Operations Manager will organize and supervise the implementation of activities of component Technical Coordinators to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality outputs in line with the project's objectives. The Operations Manager will work closely with the project’s procurement, financial management, environmental and social risk management, public relations, and monitoring and evaluation specialists to provide overall project management, planning, execution and reporting on all project activities.

• Education:

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• A master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Development, or a related field.

• Work Experience:

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• Must have a minimum of 15 years of general experience in procurement and/or design and implementation of engineering studies, civil works, or infrastructure development in the private or public sector.

• At least 8 years of practical experience in civil construction with national or international organizations. Experience in government infrastructure projects is an added advantage.

• Experience in project management, with a track record of managing infrastructure projects in either Transport, Energy or both.

• Experience in preparing technical components of bidding documents, including Employer’s Requirements, equipment data sheets, price schedules, and Bills of Quantities.

• Proven experience in technical reviews of project documents and contract negotiations.

• Previous experience working with the development partner or donor funded projects such as the World Bank or other international development organizations is preferred.

• Skills:

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• Expertise in procurement, tendering, and contract processes.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in preparing detailed reports for senior government officials.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and resolve conflicts.

REPORTING LINES

The Operations Manager will be appointed for two (2) years, with possible annual (or bi-annual) extensions upon performance reviews renewable based on satisfactory performance. The contract includes a six (6) month probationary period. The duty station will be the Central Project Coordination Unit (CPCU) in Kotu, The Gambia.

• DURATION AND DUTY STATION

The Operations Manager will be appointed for two (2) years, with possible annual (or bi-annual) extensions upon performance reviews renewable based on satisfactory performance. The contract includes a six (6) month probationary period. The duty station will be the Central Project Coordination Unit (CPCU) in Kotu, The Gambia.

Submission of Expressions of Interest:

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) through the Gambia Infrastructure Project (GIP), now invites eligible individual 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 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 Consultants (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 04th June 2025 at 12h30 GMT

Central Project Coordination Unit

Royal Insurance Building

2nd Floor, Kotu Bertil Harding Highway

The Gambia

Email: [email protected] , [email protected] and [email protected]