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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST For Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist
Rural Livelihood’s Adaptation to Climate Change in the Horn of Africa Project– (RLACC II)
[Environment] Financing Agreement reference: Grant Number: 5550155001401
Project ID No.: P-Z1-A00-019
1 The Government of Sudan has received financing from the Global Environment Facility being administered through the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Livelihood’s Adaptation to Climate Change in the Horn of Africa project – Phase II (RLACC II)], and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this financing to payments under the contract for recruitment of Environment and Social Safeguards (ESS) Specialist. 2. The Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist will assist the PIU and SPCs in the implementation of environmental and social safeguards instruments, and the institutionalization of best practices in environmental and social management planning and implementation of sub-projects at local level at the three targeted States (White Nile, Gedaref and Kassala).The expected duration of the assignment is one year, and it is expected to commence in June 2020. 3. The services to to be provided under the Assignment include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:
4. The Rural Livelihood’s Adaptation to Climate Change in the Horn of Africa (RLACC II) Project of the Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resource (HCENR) now invites individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake the Assignment (CV, documents, references to similar service, experience in similar assignments, etc.). 5. The desired candidate should have a minimum of a master’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental studies or equivalent; at least 10 years of relevant professional and progressive experience in managing environment/safeguards related issues/areas; familiarity with the land and natural resources based issues; demonstrated expertise in project level environmental/social assessments /natural resources management in the rural and agricultural sector; strong skills on dialogue on environmental safeguards issues and ability to present them effectively, both orally and in writing; and familiar with the environmental and social safeguards policies and instruments of the Government of Sudan and the African Development Bank; He/ She should also have excellent writing skills in English and Arabic ability and willingness to travel to state capitals and other localities. 7. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operation, October 2015 edition, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. 8. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the email or the address below by [April 22, 2021] at 2:00 pm and mention “Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources/TheRural Livelihoods’ Adaptation to Climate Change in the Horn of Africa Project (RLACC II) Project Al ZubairBasha St. El-Baraka Tower, 12th Floor, Office no. 1502 Khartoum, Sudan Office Phone :( +249)183799463 / 183799462/ (+249)183773609 Cell Phone: +249123828787 E-mails: rlacc11project@gmail.com
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