Safety & Health Specialist

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: Safety & Health Specialist

Reference No. BW-BPC-518569-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 Safety & Health Specialist under this World Bank-financed initiative..

• Responsibilities

To monitor the effective implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems and compliance with Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), national and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) standards. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying project-related safety risks, supporting risk mitigation, and promoting a safety culture throughout the project phases. 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 Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Professional certification in OHS (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) is an added advantage.

Experience

At least five (5) years’ experience in health and safety risks management issues for the energy sector and other associated projects; of which three (3) years should have been in a middle supervisory position in a related industrial environment.

Proven track record of experience with conducting hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) and incident investigations.

Sound knowledge of Botswana’s Occupational Health and Safety laws and World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS 1-10) and International Finance Corporation Performance Standards (IFC 1-8).

Valid driver’s license.

Experience and knowledge of the World Bank’s Environmental Social Standards is a strong advantage.

Experience in working on projects that apply Safety & Health risk management, experience with Lender funded projects will be beneficial.

• REPORTING

The RESA Safety & Health Specialist will report to the BPC SHE Superintendent.

• TIMING DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The RESA Safety & Health 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.

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?