REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR
MINISTRY OF WATER ENERGY AND MINERALS
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(REOI)
(CONSULTING SERVICES -INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
ZANZIBAR ENERGY SECTOR TRANSFORMATION AND ACCESS PROJECT
CREDIT NUMBER: 68970-TZ
CTF LOAN NUMBER: TFOBS747-TZ
CTF GRANT NUMBER: TFOBS660-TZ
Assignment Title: Environmental and social safeguards Specialist
Reference No: P 169561
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), through The United Republic of Tanzania, intends to implement the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access Project (ZESTA) with financing obtained from the World Bank. RGZ intends to apply part of the funding for the consulting services of an Environmental and social safeguards Specialist.
Objective
The objective is to support the implementation of social and safeguard issues under the project. The Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist (ESSS) will be required to coordinate the management and implementation of environmental and social risks and impacts during the implementation of the ZESTA project. The ESSS will be required to develop and implement an Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) and Occupational Health and Safety Management System for MoWEM and ensure that elements of the ZETSA project implemented by MoWEM (independently or jointly with ZECO) are aligned with the requirements of the environmental and social instruments prepared for the project.
Scope of assignment
The ESSSS shall perform the following duties:
a) Provide coordination support to consultants hired under the project to undertake environmental and social assessments.
b) Coordinate preparation of the necessary project environmental and social instruments, guidelines, and procedures.
c) Coordinate implementation of Environmental and Social Frameworks (ESFs), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for the ZESTA project
d) Review all environmental and social safeguards reports prepared under the ZESTA project by both the MoWEM-PIU and ZECO-IU.
e} Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and supervise firms that are hired under the project to monitor implementation of the RAP and the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) in collaboration with ZECO.
f) Facilitate submission of the environmental and social risk management documentation, notably ESIAs, RAPs, ESMPs, and audit reports to the relevant authorities and to the World Bank for approval prior to commencement of any works on site.
g) Contribute to the preparation of the terms of references for environmental and social assessments and audits of project activities and provide the necessary support during implementation of the assessments and audits.
h) Develop and implement an Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) for MoWEM that provides details of the environmental policy, procedures and operational controls in its business, as outlined in the project’s Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF).
i) Develop and implement an Occupational Health and Safety Management System for MoWEM, as outlined in the ESMF.
j) Support ZECO to ensure that the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), as described in the SEP and ESMF, is operationalized timely and follow up on any complaints or grievances raised to ensure their effective and timely resolution.
k) Coordinate the monitoring of Gender Based Violence and Violence Against Children (GBV and VAC) and support ZECO to propose mechanisms to prevent, respond to, mitigate, monitor compliance to mitigate risks of GBV and VAC, particularly those associated with labour influx, compensation payment, empowerment and child protection, due to the project.
1) Provide capacity building support to MoWEM staff and other stakeholders during project planning and implementation to strengthen the social, environmental, and health and safety management.
m) Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual safeguards progress reports as required to the MoWEM-PIU Project Coordinator.
n) Perform any other duties as per the requirements of the project or as assigned by the Project Coordinator.
Specific Outputs/Deliverables
The consultant shall be required to provide the following deliverables during the assignment:
a) Preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly safeguards progress and status reports for all project activities to the MoWEM project Coordinator.
b) Advising the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) on major and/or sensitive matters relating to the project’s environmental and social impacts and risks during implementation.
c) Serving as the focal point for environmental and social issues including the implementation of Environmental and Social Commitment Plan, land acquisition and resettlement, livelihood restoration and inclusion of vulnerable groups who may be affected by the project and work closely with implementing teams to address any challenges.
d) Advising and/or providing quality operational support on environmental and social risks and impacts at both the design and implementation phases, including advice on identifying environmental and social impacts and mitigation measures during the environmental and social assessment processes.
e) Coordinating the mainstreaming of environmental and social aspects into project design and implementation in accordance with agreed Environmental and Social instruments: Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)/ Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) Resettlement Policy Framework/Resettlement Action Plan (RPF/RAP), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and the Labor Management Plan (LMP).
The assignment shall be on full term basis for a period of three (3) years, subject to a probation period of six (6) months. The contract may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and workload requirements. The consultant will obtain his/her own insurance during the contract period. The Environmental and social safeguards Specialist will be based at the MoWEM office Maisara at Zanzibar and travel as necessary to the project sites for monitoring, supervision, and technical support.
The Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The Environmental and social safeguards Specialist should have at least the following qualifications and experience:
a) A Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental
Economics, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource
Management, Social Sciences or related field.
b) At least eight (8) years’ work experience in environmental and
social risk management associated with the development and
operation of electricity infrastructure such as generation,
transmission or distribution systems.
c) Prior working experience in environmental and social risk management in infrastructure projects financed by the World Bank Group or other International Financing Organizations.
d) Demonstrable knowledge of the relevant Government procedures and regulations, and permitting processes related to environmental and social risk management.
e) Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders including NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies at national and local level.
f) Experience in wayleaves acquisition and/ or the process of compilation and implementation of a Resettlement Action Plan for infrastructure projects.
g) Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
h) Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section Ill, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020, setting forth the World
Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual selection method set out in the Bank’s Procurement Regulations. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found
at the following website: www. majismz.go.tz and/orwww.zanzibar-energy.com.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 07:00 to 03.30pm East African Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person (hard copy along with an USB drive), or e-mail by 03.30pm EAT on November 12, 2021.
Ministry of Water Energy and Minerals
Attn: Saleh Said Suleiman (Project Coordinator)
P..Box 1569 Zanzibar
Misara, Zanzibar
Tel: +255 776 858555
E-mail: [email protected] and copy to
