REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES) ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
DISASTER VULNERABILITY RISK REDUCTION PROJECT (DVRP)
Project ID No. P129992

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(CONSULTANT SERVICES)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (GoCD) has requested the World Bank for assistance to develop a project to contribute to the reduction of vulnerability to natural hazards in Dominica. The proposed project will be part of the regional Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Adaptable Program Loan (APL) (DVRP) for the East Caribbean Region.  The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) which aims to measurable reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts in Dominica will include various activities related to institutional strengthening and training as well as the execution of various civil works to retrofit or protect national assets. The GoCD recognizes the need to provide environmental support, supervision and oversight throughout the implementation of the DVRP program.

The Environmental Specialist will 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.

MAIN TASKS

The consultant is expected to implement, and report upon, the activities described in the EMF. Specifically, the consultant will:

1. Assist with the screening and application of mitigation measures, contracting language, and environmental plans for individual subprojects
2. Screen proposed projects for: impacts on the health and quality of forests, rights and welfare of people, and changes in the management, protection, or utilization of natural forests; potential impacts to physical cultural resources; and impacts to natural or critical habitats;
3. Examine and evaluate all activities proposed by individual subprojects to assess the potential environmental risks or impacts, to determine mitigation measures needed, based on the EMF, as well as any additional mitigation and compliance measures from local permit requirements;
4. Identify complex or sensitive projects that require additional feasibility studies or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) as described in the  Environmental Management Framework (EMF);
5. Assist in the preparation of Terms of Reference for studies, coordinating with selected contractors or staff to ensure the studies are carried out adequately, in conjunction with the World Bank environmental specialist;
6. Assist with contracting documentation to ensure that applicable mitigation measures are included, and assist contractors or line Ministry staff to ensure that mitigation plans are being carried out;
7. Conduct field appraisal and review of subproject specifications, setting and site conditions to ensure that environmental aspects are appropriately addressed in planning, contracting and environmental mitigation plans;
8. Conduct field supervision, monitoring and inspection of individual subprojects to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures required, World Bank policies, and Dominican law;
9. Development of compliance checklists and supervisory guides for field inspections;
10. Periodically report on ongoing works, planning efforts, compliance and other aspects requiring attention and assist the PCU in review and preparation of the environmental aspects of annual reports as necessary

CONTRACT DURATION

One (1) year; annually renewable, subject to satisfactory performance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering or related discipline
2. Demonstrated experience of a minimum of 3 years in the field of Environmental Planning, Compliance, Inspections, Reporting, and/or Assessment.
3. Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in reading, preparation of technical reports and general writing.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.
5. Knowledge of World Bank Environmental Safeguards policies would be an asset.
6. Work experience in the Caribbean would be a plus, specifically in Dominica

Duration and Estimated Time Input:

The Consultancy is expected to be awarded for a period of duration of one year.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning b& Fisheries now invites eligible candidates to express their interests in providing the service. Interest individual consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV’s; similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, clients references, etc.

Expressions of interests together with CV’s and other documents may be sent via, mail, email, or fax and delivered to the address below by 18 July 2014 to:

Harold Guiste
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of the Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning & Fisheries
Government Headquarters
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