Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago
Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country– Commonwealth of Dominica
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
Name of Project: Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
Loan No./Credit No. TF-B9551
Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist.
Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-455393-CS-INDV
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The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to
apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Procurement Specialist
Objective of Assignment
The primary objective of this consultancy is to ensure the efficient and transparent management of all
procurement functions under the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project "Leveraging Eco-
Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica" (LETBP).
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
-A Bachelor’s ’s degree or higher (e.g. Procurement, International development,
Environment, Project Management, Finance, or Information Technology).
Experience
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience in carrying out technical duties in public procurement
or Donor/ financed project procurement.
-Experience with procurement systems, practices, and agencies.
-Substantial experience and demonstrated ability in the development and/or review of procurement documents for all categories of procurement (good, works, services), including
bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts.
-Experience with World Bank procurement procedures and utilizing the World Bank’s system STEP - Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement is a plus.
-Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices which govern international procurement, the contracting of consultant services, technical specifications in design, engineering
and construction of facilities, the development of public procurement policies, etc.
Skills
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
-Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
-3Strong teamwork skills and the ability to understand team needs and develop ideas to meet the assignment objectives.
-Competence in using computer software, especially Microsoft Office suite.
-Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Expression of Interest
The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interests to providing the services. Interested Individuals
should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications , relevant
experience and skills to perform the services.
The attention of interested Individuals 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 revised November 2017, August 2018,
November 2020 and September 2023 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 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.
Further information can be obtained at LETBP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1 st Floor First
Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957 during office
hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by October 30 th , 2024, at 3.15 p.m. Eastern Caribbean time in a
written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:
Attn: Project Manager
Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in
Dominica Project
First Floor, First Domestic Building
19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957
E-mail: