Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Corrigendum

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock
Agency : Department of Livestock Services (DLS)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Livestock and Dairy Development Project (LDDP)
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Environment and Social Safeguard Specialist (National)- 01 (One)
EOI Ref. No. : LDDP/ SD-34
Date : 23/03/2020

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : The World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Livestock and Dairy Development Project (LDDP)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 13/04/2020 12:00 PM
Publication Date : 23/03/2020

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The duties of the E&S Safeguards Specialist include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1) Review and help PMU to institutionally internalize the project ESMF, RPF, SECDF and PMP in view of the relevant national legal framework and environmental and social safeguards policy requirements of the World Bank; 2) Review, update and coordinate with project schedules for selection, design and implementation of civil works and other tasks, vis-a-vis the process tasks required for land taking, and preparation and implementation of environmental and social management plans; 3) Review the process for site selection, design and civil works construction and the activities for community consultation, environmental screening and impact assessment, and related reports and plans; 4) Design and develop environmental safeguards compliance supervision and monitoring system and ensure regular data collection on the monitoring indicators as the project progresses; 5) Review and approve all safeguard documents which will be prepared during project implementation and forward to World bank for their review, guidance and clearance; 6) Organize and supervise the preparation of environmental impact assessments, measures for mitigating and management of social risks, and monitoring of social safeguards’ action planning; 7) Contribute in design and conduct of training for the project staff, conduct environmental and social due diligence and compliance reviews;
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Environmental Science/Animal science/Agricultural Science/ or any other relevant subject; Candidate having PhD with extensive field experience will get preference; Technical and Functional Experience Required qualifications: ? 20 years of general experience with minimum 10 years progressive work experience in environmental assessment and safeguard related activities; ? At least 5 years’ experience in donor assisted development projects or activities; ? Knowledge of GoB policies, acts, rules and regulations relevant to fisheries, environment, agriculture, land acquisition and social aspects; ? Knowledge on World Bank’s Operation Policy (OP) and Bank Procedures (BP) relevant to environmental and social screening and safeguard measures; ? Proven experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental safeguards compliance documents; Preferred qualifications: ? Previous experience in developing and/or implementing environmental and social safeguard strategies for organizations or projects; ? Very good inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to engage and work with local communities; ? Proven ability in communication and networking, negotiations and mediation ? Work experience with environment, livelihood, Alternative Income Generating Activities (AIGA), and compliance to relevant safeguard measures in GoB/ donor funded project; ? Excellent working knowledge of English & Proficiency in computer application and information technology; • Experience in carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguards training workshops/seminars. • Experience in relevant field with IDA funded project.
Other Details (if applicable) : • Persons who are already in services of the Republic or the local authorities/ Corporation etc. must have written certification from their employer/ office head confirming no objection to allow for work full-time outside (on lien) of their official position. • Interested candidates are requested to send a CV (maximum in 5 pages) as per SRFA which includes full name, date of birth, citizenship, complete personal contact details, education, membership in professional associations (if any), other training, countries of work experience, languages with levels of proficiency, full employment record with dates, description of job responsibilities, at least two references and a brief justification for the position which he/she is interested too. • 2 Passport size photocopies, All academics & experience certificates (all are attested copy) • Submitting hard copy is mandatory • Position Name mentioned on the top of the Envelop is mandatory. • All documents must be submitted as per RFP instructions. • Any dissimilarities treated as disqualified.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
LDDP/ SD-34 NA Dhaka May 2020 December 2023

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Abdur Rahim
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Livestock and Dairy Development Project, Pranisampad Bhaban-2 (6th Floor), DLS, Dhaka-1215
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 02-58154913, Fax : , Email : lddp@dls.gov.bd

Advertisement Corrigendum(s)

Date Of Corrigendum

:

09/04/2020

Brief Description : The duties of the E&S Safeguards Specialist include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1) Review and help PMU to institutionally internalize the project ESMF, RPF, SECDF and PMP in view of the relevant national legal framework and environmental and social safeguards policy requirements of the World Bank; 2) Review, update and coordinate with project schedules for selection, design and implementation of civil works and other tasks, vis-a-vis the process tasks required for land taking, and preparation and implementation of environmental and social management plans; 3) Review the process for site selection, design and civil works construction and the activities for community consultation, environmental screening and impact assessment, and related reports and plans; 4) Design and develop environmental safeguards compliance supervision and monitoring system and ensure regular data collection on the monitoring indicators as the project progresses; 5) Review and approve all safeguard documents which will be prepared during project implementation and forward to World bank for their review, guidance and clearance; 6) Organize and supervise the preparation of environmental impact assessments, measures for mitigating and management of social risks, and monitoring of social safeguards’ action planning; 7) Contribute in design and conduct of training for the project staff, conduct environmental and social due diligence and compliance reviews;
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Educational Qualification Master’s Degree in Environmental Science/Animal science/Agricultural Science/ or any other relevant subject; Candidate having PhD with extensive field experience will get preference; Technical and Functional Experience Required qualifications: ? 20 years of general experience with minimum 10 years progressive work experience in environmental assessment and safeguard related activities; ? At least 5 years’ experience in donor assisted development projects or activities; ? Knowledge of GoB policies, acts, rules and regulations relevant to fisheries, environment, agriculture, land acquisition and social aspects; ? Knowledge on World Bank’s Operation Policy (OP) and Bank Procedures (BP) relevant to environmental and social screening and safeguard measures; ? Proven experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental safeguards compliance documents; Preferred qualifications: ? Previous experience in developing and/or implementing environmental and social safeguard strategies for organizations or projects; ? Very good inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to engage and work with local communities; ? Proven ability in communication and networking, negotiations and mediation ? Work experience with environment, livelihood, Alternative Income Generating Activities (AIGA), and compliance to relevant safeguard measures in GoB/ donor funded project; ? Excellent working knowledge of English & Proficiency in computer application and information technology; • Experience in carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguards training workshops/seminars. • Experience in relevant field with IDA funded project.
Duration : 48 MM
Other Information : • Persons who are already in services of the Republic or the local authorities/ Corporation etc. must have written certification from their employer/ office head confirming no objection to allow for work full-time outside (on lien) of their official position. • Interested candidates are requested to send a CV (maximum in 5 pages) as per SRFA which includes full name, date of birth, citizenship, complete personal contact details, education, membership in professional associations (if any), other training, countries of work experience, languages with levels of proficiency, full employment record with dates, description of job responsibilities, at least two references and a brief justification for the position which he/she is interested too. • 2 Passport size photocopies, All academics & experience certificates (all are attested copy) • Submitting hard copy is mandatory • Position Name mentioned on the top of the Envelop is mandatory. • All documents must be submitted as per RFP instructions. • Any dissimilarities treated as disqualified.
Last Date Of Submission : 27/04/2020
Last Time Of Submission : 1:00 PM
Status : Active
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders