Gender Assistant

Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP II)

Project ID: P180498

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

Issue date: June 18, 2025

Closing date: July 2, 2025

Consultancy Services for Gender Assistant

Contract Reference No: LR-RREA-494055-CS-INDV

1.0 Objective of the Assignment

The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) is implementing several energy access projects in Liberia, including the Liberia Renewable Energy Access Project (LIRENAP) and the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Projects – Phase I and II (LESSAP I and LESSAP II), financed by the World Bank.

LIRENAP includes solar PV systems, diesel generators, and the construction of a 348 km MV/LV distribution network in Lofa County, as well as the decommissioning of the Kaiha 2 mini-hydropower plant.

LESSAP I focuses on electrifying healthcare facilities, installing public streetlights, and introducing Result-Based Financing (RBF) to promote private sector participation. LESSAP II builds on these foundations with additional components including mini-grids and the electrification of schools. LESSAP II does not include streetlighting.

These projects are implemented in accordance with the World Bank’s Operational Policies (OPs) and Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), as well as Liberia’s national laws and policies. RREA is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence (GBV), and ensuring inclusive participation in all project activities. To support this mandate, RREA is recruiting a Gender Assistant.

While the position is primarily assigned to World Bank–financed projects, the Assistant may also support gender integration in other RREA-managed projects funded by the Government of Liberia or development partners.

2.0 Objective of the Assignment

The Gender Assistant will support the Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist in integrating gender considerations into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. This includes supporting the implementation of Gender Action Plans, documenting gender-related field activities, and assisting with GBV/SEA risk mitigation and awareness initiatives. The role offers practical experience in gender-responsive development across donor-funded and nationally funded energy access projects.

2.0 Scope of Work

The Gender Assistant will:

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Gender Action Plans.

• Support the inclusion of women’s voices and participation during stakeholder engagement and consultations.

• Help identify gender-related risks and support GBV/SEA awareness efforts in communities.

• Assist in organizing and documenting gender-sensitive outreach and awareness events.

• Collect and disaggregate data by sex, age, and vulnerability status for project reporting.

• Draft consultation summaries, attendance sheets, and feedback records reflecting women’s engagement.

• Help maintain well-organized gender-related records including training materials and grievance data.

• Support the development of outreach materials promoting women’s inclusion in project activities.

• Collaborate with the Social Safeguard Assistant, Environmental Officer, and Environmental Assistant.

• Provide logistical and documentation support during gender-related site visits or training.

• Perform any other gender-related tasks assigned by the Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist.

3.0 Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in gender, social safeguards, or community development.

• Basic knowledge of gender equality concepts, GBV/SEA prevention, and inclusive community engagement.

• Familiarity with the World Bank’s OPs and ESF is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, especially with women and vulnerable groups.

• Ability to work in rural and multicultural settings with respect and cultural sensitivity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with KoboCollect or survey tools is a plus.

Required Qualities

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• 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;

• Duration

This is a time-based contract for a period of Twenty-Four Months 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 Gender Assistant, must be delivered through an email to the address below on or before 4:00 p.m. Local Time, on July 2, 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]