TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP) —
PROJECT ID: P165660
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TANROADS’ CAPACITY STRENGTHENING ENGAGEMENT OF LEAD SOCIAL SPECIALIST
TENDER NO. AE.001/WB-TanTIP- P165660/298074/2021/22/C/02
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES — INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
1. This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for the Tanzania Transport Integration Project (TanTIP) that appeared in the UN Development Business Online on 14th June 2022.
2. The Government of Tanzania has received financing from World Bank towards the cost of the Tanzania Transport Integration Project (TanTIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for TANROADS’ Capacity Strengthening Engagement of Lead Social Specialist, Tender No. AE.001/WB-TanTIP- P165660/298074/2021/22/C/02.
3. The Consulting Services (‘the Services”) include carrying out day to day implementation of Health and Safety Management Plans (HSMP), Social Management Framework (SMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF); Resettlement Action Plans (RAP); Gender Based Action Plan (GBAP); Gender Based Violence (GBV) Action Plan, Vulnerable Group Policy Framework (VGPF); Labour Management Plan (LMP); and Stakeholders Engagement Plan (SEP) for the road and airport projects Implemented by TANROADS. This will involve carrying out timely and efficient monitoring of the Implementation of social management activities for the road and airport projects The Lead Social Specialist will work for a Contract of 12 months which will be renewable upon satisfactory performance.
4. The detailed Terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment are available on the following website www.taneps.go.tz. The Consultants will be required to register on the TANePS to be able to participate in this selection process. All requests for clarification should be sent through TANePS and the Client will send responses to Clarifications and Amendments through TANePS – https:/Avww.taneps.go.tz and email notification will also automatically be sent to those Consultants who have started working on this Request for Expression for Interest. The Consultants would be responsible for ensuring that any addenda available on the website Is also downloaded and incorporated.
5. The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), an Agency of the Ministry of Works and Transport now invites eligible individual 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. Such information may include updated detailed CV duly signed and copies of academic, testimonial, and professional certificates. The interested Consultants should have the following qualifications and experience:
a) Education:
(i) A Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, or a related discipline.
(li) A Masters’ Degree in Sociology or a related field is an advantage.
b) Working experience:
(i) At least 8 years’ cumulative experience in addressing social issues in development projects.
(ii) At least five (5) years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, including the Preparation and Implementation monitoring of Social Impact Assessments (SIAs), Social Management Plans (SMPs), and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).
(iii) Computer literacy, with competency in word processing, spreadsheets, and slideshow programs.
c) Language and regional experience:
(i) At least three (3) years working experience in developing countries.
(ii) Proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili mandatory.
6. The attention of interested individual consultants is drawn to Section Ill, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations’), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition November 2020 (‘Procurement Regulations”).
8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 —16:30 hours local time, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except on Public Holidays.
The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,
2″ Floor,
10 Shabaan Robert Street/ Garden Avenue Junction,
Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA,
Tel: +255 22 2926001-6, Fax: +255 22 2926011, E-Mail: [email protected]
9. Expressions of Interest must be submitted through the Tanzanian National Electronics Procurement System (TANePS) web-based link httpv/Awww.taneps.go.tz on or before 10:00 hours local time on 10″ August, 2022. The Client shall not be held liable for any delays due to system failure beyond its control. Even though the system will attempt to notify the Consultants of any updates, the Client shall not be liable for any Information not received by the bidder. It is the Consultants’ responsibility to verify the website for the latest Information related to this selection process. Expression of Interests will be opened promptly thereafter through TANePS.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE £
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
