REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) COUNTRY – Commonwealth of Dominica NAME OF PROJECT – Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project - P129992 Loan No.TF016912/Credit No.5495-DM/ Grant No.: TF016955/ SCF-PPCR Loan No. TF01/ IDA Credit No. 6314-DM Assignment Title: Environmental Safeguards Specialist Reference No.: PPCR/DVRP/CS-02/20 The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) will be responsible to provide environmental support to the PCU (Project Coordination Unit) for the program's implementation to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Environmental Safeguards Policies and the environmental laws of Dominica, as described in the EA-EMF (Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Framework) prepared for the DVRP. The period of consultancy will be one (1) year. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: http://dvrp.gov.dm/media-centre/notices/53-tor-environmental-safeguards-specialist The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica now invites eligible consulting firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE  A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in natural sciences, engineering or related discipline;  Demonstrated experience of a minimum of 3 years in the field of environmental planning, compliance, inspections, reporting, assessments with emphasis on civil works;  Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in reading, preparation of technical reports and general writing. REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES  Demonstrated ability to work in teams and communicate effectively;  Demonstrated Knowledge of World Bank Environmental Safeguards policies would be an asset. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment (i.e. 3.17 of the Procurement Regulation). A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Mondays and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays to Fridays. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by September 30, 2020. Project Coordinator Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project Project Coordination Unit 38 Cork Street 1st Floor Roseau Dominica Tel: 767 266 3139 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.