Finalize the Demographic Dividend (DD) Roadmap and develop a comprehensive Monitoring Framework.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country: Republic of The Gambia

Projects: Sub-Saharan Africa Women Empowerment and Demographic Dividend (DD) Plus (SWEDD+)

Project ID: P176693

Ref: GM-SWEDD-GM-460209-CS-CQS

The Government of the Republic of the Gambia has requested and obtained an advance fund for the preparation of the Sub-Saharan Africa Women Empowerment and DD Plus SWEDD+ Project (P176693) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include services to review and finalize the DD Road Map and develop a Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Framework for the DD Road Map. The Ministry of Health Projects Coordination Unit (PCU) now invites eligible consultants (“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 the qualifications and experience of the Consultants.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 World Bank’s Procurement Regulations dated July 2017, revised in November 2017 and August 2018, and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: The World Bank requires that firms or individuals involved in World Bank Investment Project Financing (IPF) procurement shall not have a conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Thursday, from 8 am to 4 pm. The terms of reference are also attached to this request.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the addresses below by e-mail by 5th December 2024:

Projects Coordination Unit

Attn: Fatou Sagarr Jagne

Kanifing Estate, The Gambia

Tel: +220 7962011

E-mail: [email protected]

Copy: [email protected]