Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (* for 24 months)

Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP II)

Project ID: P180498

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

Issue date: May 8, 2025

Closing date: May 22, 2025

Consultancy Services for Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Contract Reference No: LR-RREA-488979-CS-INDV

• Background

The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) is an autonomous agency of the Government of Liberia, established in 2010 and legislated in 2015. Its mandate is to facilitate and accelerate the economic transformation of rural Liberia by promoting the development and supply of modern energy products and services, with a focus on locally available renewable resources.

Liberia's National Electrification Strategy (NES) aims to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, with a target of 75% access by 2030. The strategy outlines a combination of grid expansion, mini-grids, and stand-alone solar systems to achieve these goals.

Under the World Bank-financed LESSAP II, RREA is implementing initiatives to electrify public health and education facilities, deploy solar home systems for households and off-grid productive uses, and pilot private sector-led mini-grids. These efforts are aligned with Liberia's medium-term development plan and contribute to the government's target of reaching universal access to electricity by 2030.

With the financing from the World Bank, toward the cost of Liberia Electricity Sector and Strengthening Access Project (LESSAP), RREA intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Project Coordinator.

Objective of the Assignment The overall objective of the assignment is to develop and maintain an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for the LESSAP, aligned with the RREA overall M&E’S policy

The M&E Officer is to design, implement, and manage robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of project activities. The M&E Officer ensures the collection of accurate data, conducts regular assessments, and analyzes project outcomes to inform decision-making, improve project implementation, and ensure accountability to stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant will support the integration of M&E findings into the project’s strategic planning, help strengthen adaptive management practices, and contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned for future interventions.

3.0 Objectives of the Assignment

The overall objective of the assignment is to develop and maintain an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for the LESSAP, aligned with the RREA overall M&E’S policy. The M&E Officer shall also be expected to support the LIRENAP Project.

4.0 Scope of Work

The scope of services of the M &E Officer shall include, the following:

• Develop M&E Framework and Plan for the LESSAP Project and other projects under implementation by RREA.

• Develop M&E guidelines and tools to be used in monitoring processes of the projects, consistent with the Results Framework in the Project Appraisal Documents (PADs).

• Develop program-wise process, output, outcome and impact level indicators for project progress monitoring consistent with M&E Framework.

• Serve as lead person for implementation of the M&E framework, guidelines and other tools.

• Serve as lead person for preparation of annual monitoring and evaluation report consistent with M&E Framework.

• Develop or modify recording and reporting templates and formats that meet reporting requirements of development partners (World Bank, AfDB, etc.) for the projects.

• Orientate/train project staffs to use the recording and reporting forms and formats.

• Organize the management (collection, processing, analysis and reporting) of periodic progress data for project staff.

• Organize project sites monitoring visits for collection of periodic projects data.

• Ensure that the M&E databases are updated routinely and systematically.

• Lead the process of ensuring that program reviews and information sharing sessions are conducted regularly.

• Establish systems to ensure that data are of good quality.

• Ensure timely compilation of internal and external progress reports.

• Conduct special studies and internal evaluation on program performance to inform decision making processes.

• Collaborate with outreach officers to gather and document success story for dissemination.

• Review and give technical feedback on M&E plans for projects and budget revisions to ensure that plans are risk-based and focus on measuring results.

• Prepare regular (monthly, quarterly, etc.) M&E progress reports with status of results and implementation of recommendations as required by the project.

• Follow-up on M&E findings to ensure that corrective actions are taken and/or adjustments are made as required.

• Provide on-the-job trainings to RREA staff working with or under him/her. The M&E Officer’s performance will also include evaluation of the outcomes and his/her capability to mentor staff assigned to him/her.

5.0 Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• A Liberia national with a Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social science, preferably in Development Planning, Economics or Management or related field of study.

• At least five (5) years of experience in M&E and results-based management.

• Reasonable knowledge of Liberia’s Energy Sector & Policy/Plans and Institutional Framework for electrification projects.

• Knowledge of M&E Policy Guidelines for development partners (i.e. World Bank, African Development Bank, etc.);

• Knowledge and experience in designing M&E systems and conducting evaluations.

• Excellent writing and analytical skill in drafting concept notes and reports,

• Understanding and knowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint and data base management.

• Experience working with/ in rural communities in diverse areas of Liberia will be an added advantage.

• Working knowledge of World Bank financial management and procurement rules/guidelines will be an added advantage.

• Required Qualities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines

• Communication and other interpersonal skills;

• High levels of personal initiative, motivation, honesty, integrity

• Proficiency in computer applications (Internet and MS Office suite) and report writing skills;

• Location and Reporting Line

The LESSAP/LIRENAP Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be based at the offices of RREA in Monrovia, Liberia, but is expected to travel periodically to the project sites and other locations in rural Liberia. The Consultant will report to the Project Coordinator of the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) or his or her designate.

• Duration

This is a time-based contract for a period of two years with the possibility of extension based on performance.

The attention of interested individual 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 July 2016, revised November 2017, and August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 and revised in February 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/

Interested individual will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information and the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained electronically at the following email addresses and Website, from Mondays to Fridays, from 0900 to 1600 hours GMT:

Email: [email protected] Website: www.rrealiberia.org

Expression of Interest; clearly marked Consultant for Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, must be delivered through an email to the address below on or before 4:00 p.m. Local Time, on May 22, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Attn: Executive Director

Rural and Renewable Energy Agency

LEC Sub-station, Newport Street

1000 Monrovia 10, Liberia

Email: [email protected]

Electronic submission should also be copied to the following addresses:

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected], [email protected]; [email protected]