Development of Environmental and Social Management for Integrated Agricultural Development Program

Source: World Bank — Second Agricultural Growth Project

Request for Expressions of Interest

(Consulting Service-Individual Consultant Selection)

For the Country: Ethiopia

Name of the Project: Integrated Agricultural Development Project (IADP), P176167

Assignment Title: Development of Environmental and Social Management Framework for Integrated Agricultural Development Program (IADP)

Reference No. : ET-MoANRD-220703-CS-IND

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank towards the preparation of Integrated Agricultural Development Project which house in the Ministry of Agriculture, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the consulting services.

Objective of the assignment: 

To develop an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the IADP in consistent and compliant with the relevant policies and laws of the Government of Ethiopia, and the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) of the World Bank (WB), applicable to the project, and relevant international conventions. The detailed terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Ministry of Agriculture –Second Agricultural Growth Project (AGPII) now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultant should provide information demonstrating that they have required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the service.  

Required Qualifications

The Individual Consultant should have the following requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 or more years of relevant professional experience in areas related to environmental and natural resource management, environmental assessment, environmental monitoring and environmental stewardship;
• A good knowledge and experience in developing and managing the implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Environmental Management Frameworks for agricultural projects, the social aspects of development projects (health and safety aspects, involuntary resettlement and gender issues, etc), monitoring, evaluation and conformity assessment, preferably on projects supported by international organizations. Must have good familiarity and experience with Ethiopian environmental laws. Proven ability and strong writing skills in English.
• A good knowledge and experience of multi-criteria assessments, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation.
• Have excellent technical and analytical skills, with a proven track record in operational work on environmental and social issues;
• Have a good knowledge of the assessment, preparation and/or management of the implementation of the World Bank's Safeguard Policies, and  Environmental and Social Standards for the development of major agricultural projects.
• Be able to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English.
• Master the use of MS Office software.

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to section III paragraphs 3.14.3, 16 , and 3.17 of the World Bank’s” Procurement regulation for IPF Borrowers” July 2016,setting forth the World Bank’s policy on the conflict of interest , and related issues.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the consultant guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 AM and from 2:00P.M. to 5:00A.M., Monday to Thursday, and 9:00A.M. to11:30A.M. and 2:00P.M .to 5:00P.M. on Friday.

Expression of interest including all relevant documents must be delivered in written from to the address below in person or by email degayehu@gmail.com, apg.procurement@gmail.com by April 9, 2021 at or before 10.30 A.M.

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Agriculture,

Procurement Directorate, AGP II-Procurement Unit

CMC Road, behind Ethiopia Geological Survey adjacent to Agricultural Research Institute

Block B, Floor/ Room No. 1-2, Tel.+251116462285

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia